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Zamfara CP Distributes N50m Cheques to 27 Families of Deceased Police Personnel

27Apr

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Zamfara CP Distributes N50m Cheques to 27 Families of Deceased Police Personnel

Presenting a total of N50.1 million in cheques to 27 families of deceased police personnel, Zamfara Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, did so on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The State police command's spokesperson, ASP Yazid Abubakar, stated that these cheques were part of the IGP’s initiative within the Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Insurance Scheme of the Force - aiming to support families of officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. During the cheque presentation, the Commissioner praised the IGP for this generous act and encouraged the families of the fallen officers to use the money wisely to provide for their families. One beneficiary, expressing gratitude as she received her cheque from CP ...

Ekiti Government Warns about the Dangers of Locating Dump Sites near Residences

27Apr

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Ekiti Government Warns about the Dangers of Locating Dump Sites near Residences

The Ekiti State Government has issued a stern warning to citizens, emphasizing the risks associated with placing dump sites in close proximity to residential buildings. According to the government, such practices could potentially expose residents to serious health hazards, including diseases like Cholera and Diarrhea. During her visit to Ilupeju Ekiti to oversee the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, underscored the importance of maintaining a safe distance between refuse and sewage sites and residential areas to prevent health complications. Various locations were inspected during the exercise, including Ire, Ilupeju, Oye, and Ayegbaju Ekiti, all situated in Oye LGA. In a statement released...

Ohanaeze Peace: lsiguzoro Calls for Implementing Bishops’ Report

27Apr

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Ohanaeze Peace: lsiguzoro Calls for Implementing Bishops’ Report

In a statement released on Saturday, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, the Factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, emphasized the importance of reviewing the findings and recommendations presented by the College of lgbo Bishops to promote lasting peace within the organization. Responding to Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu's misleading claims, lsiguzoro stressed the need to clarify the facts for future reference and address challenges with courage and wisdom. The ongoing crisis within Ohanaeze has not gone unnoticed by the Southeast Governors since February 2021, recognizing the urgency of resolving internal conflicts for the benefit of Ndigbo. The intervention of the College of Bishops, led by Archbishop Emeritus His Grace AV. Obinna and Archbishop Most Rev Dr. Chibuzo Opoko, sought to resto...

27Apr

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Justice Nyako cautioned against imprisoning Nnamdi Kanu by IPOB

On Saturday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) issued a warning that their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, should not become a sacrificial lamb to protect corrupt politicians. A caution was given to Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court against the imprisonment of Kanu. The group also urged Nyako to recuse herself from Kanu's trial, citing allegations of compromise. In a statement released by IPOB's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the organization called upon Western countries and human rights organizations like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Inter-Society organization, and other reputable human rights organizations to intervene and pressure the Nigerian Government, President Bola Tinubu, and Justice Nyako to uphold the integrity of the country's judicial system b...

President Joe Biden opens up about contemplating suicide and discussing a potential debate with Donald Trump

27Apr

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President Joe Biden opens up about contemplating suicide and discussing a potential debate with Donald Trump

In a candid interview with radio broadcaster Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show, President Joe Biden shared a deeply personal revelation about considering suicide following the tragic loss of his first wife and 13-month-old daughter in a car accident. The devastating incident occurred on December 18, 1972, when Biden's wife, Nelia, and daughter, Naomi, lost their lives in a car crash in Delaware. Reflecting on that dark period in his life, Biden told Stern, "You don't have to be crazy to contemplate suicide if you've experienced the pinnacle of happiness and fear you'll never reach that peak again." He further explained, "There was a fleeting moment where I thought perhaps I should go to the Delaware Memorial Bridge and end it all, but the thought of leaving behind my two children stopp...

Israeli Airstrike Results in Death of Two Members of Islamiya Group in Lebanon

27Apr

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Israeli Airstrike Results in Death of Two Members of Islamiya Group in Lebanon

Israel conducted an airstrike in the Beqaa region of Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals associated with a Lebanese group that had previously launched rockets into Israel. The Israeli military announced that it had targeted and eliminated Mosab Khalaf in the Meidoun area of Lebanon. According to the military, Khalaf was affiliated with the Jama’a Islamiya group and had carried out attacks against Israel. In response to the incident, the Jama’a Islamiya released a statement confirming the deaths of two of their field commanders, Khalaf and a relative. Reuters reported that Khalaf served as a local official in the group's armed wing, the Fajr forces, which has a history of launching rockets at Israel. This marked the first time that Israel acknowledged targeting a...

Russian Airstrikes Cause Damage to Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Across Three Regions

27Apr

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Russian Airstrikes Cause Damage to Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Across Three Regions

Reports from Ukraine's Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, confirm that Russian airstrikes have struck Ukrainian energy facilities in three separate regions on Saturday. Galushchenko revealed that the attacks resulted in equipment damage and injuries to at least one energy worker. In a message shared on Telegram, he specified that the Russian strikes were directed at the Dnipropetrovsk region in central Ukraine, as well as the western regions of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, disclosed that four of its thermal power stations were impacted by the strikes. A statement issued by DTEK expressed, "The enemy once again conducted widespread bombardment on Ukrainian energy facilities. “The company's equipment sustained significant damage. Our energ...

Message of Unity: Reps Speaker Abbas and Kukah Advocate for National Cohesion

27Apr

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Message of Unity: Reps Speaker Abbas and Kukah Advocate for National Cohesion

In a bid to foster unity and national cohesiveness, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah, have jointly urged Nigerians to strive towards a collectively unified nation. Addressing attendees at the National Integration Conference themed "Revisiting the National Question: Nigeria's Elusive Search for National Integration," organized by the Kukah Centre, the duo emphasized the significance of Nigeria's rich diversity in ethnicity, language, and religion as a valuable national asset. Representing Tajudeen, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu highlighted that the country’s pluralism could be a driving force propelling Nigeria towards a more cohesive and prosperous future, where the diverse strengths of its populace ...

Commencement of Accreditation and Voting in Oyo LG Election

27Apr

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Commencement of Accreditation and Voting in Oyo LG Election

In the ongoing local government election in Oyo State, accreditation and voting processes have started at various polling units in Ibadan. The election, overseen by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), is taking place across the 33 local government areas. There have been some reports of delayed arrival of election materials at certain polling units, as observed by NewsNow. Among the local government areas covered so far are Ido, Ibadan North, and Ibadan North East. At Ward 11, Polling Unit 1 in Ibadan North East, accreditation and voting activities have officially kicked off. An electoral official informed our team that the process commenced at about 8:30 am. Speaking further, the official stated, “This is Ward 11, Unit 1 in Ibadan North East. Accreditation and vot...

27Apr

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The call to Governor Alia: Eliminate ethnic bias, group advises

Urging Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to defuse the escalating tension within the Benue State Polytechnic community, the Idoma Intellectual Forum, IIF, has recommended that he promptly appoint a substantive Rector for the school to quell the increasing animosity and distrust. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the National Secretary of IIF, Dr. Sunday Ochigbo, emphasized the necessity for immediate action to address the prevailing discord. The group expressed support for Governor Alia's commitment to revamp the educational sector in Benue State for enhanced efficiency and excellence. They acknowledged the Governor's decision to dismiss heads of state-owned higher institutions with the aim of bringing in more qualified individuals but raised concerns about the prolonged d...