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ECOWAS’ Plan to Raise $2.4 Billion for Counter-Terrorism Standby Force

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

ECOWAS’ Plan to Raise $2.4 Billion for Counter-Terrorism Standby Force

In response to security threats in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking steps to establish a counter-terrorism force. During a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants of the designated ECOWAS Training Centres of Excellence, ECOWAS’ Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah announced this initiative. The three centres of excellence involved in this effort are the National Defence College in Nigeria, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana, and Ecole de Maintien de la Paix Alioune Blondin Beye in Mali. This consultative engagement, as reported by NewsNow, is a bi-annual event aimed at supporting the training, capacity building, research, and development of the ECOWAS Stan...

Court grants Ganduje’s request to summon APC ward leaders through village head

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Court grants Ganduje’s request to summon APC ward leaders through village head

An application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, for substituted service on APC Ganduje Ward executive members who suspended him from the party has been approved by a Federal High Court. On Tuesday, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman granted the application made by Ganduje’s legal representative, Hadiza Nasiru Ahmad. In April, the ward executives, led by Haladu Gwanjo and eight others, suspended Ganduje from the party for alleged infractions. An interim order was issued by the Federal High Court on April 18, directing parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the fundamental rights enforcement suit initiated by Ganduje against his suspension. The APC national chairman is pursuing a court declaration that his sus...

Legal Approval for Summoning APC Ward Leaders via Village Head Granted to Ganduje

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Legal Approval for Summoning APC Ward Leaders via Village Head Granted to Ganduje

In a recent ruling, a Federal High Court has approved a request made by All Progressives Congress national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, to serve APC Ganduje Ward executives through substituted means, following his suspension from the party. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman granted the application on Tuesday, initiated by Ganduje's legal representative, Hadiza Nasiru Ahmad. The ward executives, under the leadership of Haladu Gwanjo and eight others, suspended Ganduje from the party on April 15, citing alleged violations. Earlier, on April 18, the Federal High Court issued an interim order directing all parties to maintain the status quo until the fundamental rights enforcement suit brought by Ganduje against his suspension is heard and determined. Ganduje is seeking a court declaration...

The Cybersecurity Levy: A Call for Suspension of the 0.5% Charge on Electronic Transactions by CPPE

7May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

The Cybersecurity Levy: A Call for Suspension of the 0.5% Charge on Electronic Transactions by CPPE

Calling for action from the Nigerian government, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the suspension of the 0.5% cybersecurity levy imposed on all electronic transactions within the country's banking sector. In a statement condemning the levy, CPPE's Director, Dr. Muda Yusuf, highlighted the need for reconsideration. Mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday, all banks and financial sector operators are required to collect and remit a 0.5% cybersecurity levy to the National Security Adviser. Expressing concern over the timing and economic implications, CPPE emphasized the challenges faced by Nigerians, deeming the levy as untimely. The think tank pointed out the difficulty in justifying the government's revenue expectations from the cybersecurity ...

Senate reveals Suleja Prisons constructed with mud bricks 100 years ago

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Senate reveals Suleja Prisons constructed with mud bricks 100 years ago

Following a recent jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, the Nigerian Senate has provided clarity on the situation. They have attributed the incident to the collapse of the prison wall, which was built using mud bricks over a century ago. Approximately two weeks ago, 119 inmates managed to escape due to the dilapidated state of the prison wall. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, addressed the media after a meeting with the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, explaining that heavy rainfall and storms caused the collapse, allowing the inmates to flee. During his visit to the affected facility, Tunji-Ojo disclosed the government's plans to relocate some correctional centers in order to improve space, security, and in...

The Arrest of an Alleged Fake Doctor in Lagos Lauded by NMA

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Arrest of an Alleged Fake Doctor in Lagos Lauded by NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force for apprehending an individual believed to be posing as a medical doctor. Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, the Chairman of NMA Lagos, commended the arrest during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday, emphasizing that it would bolster the association’s campaign against medical quackery. Highlighting the dangers of medical quackery, Olowojebutu stressed that this malpractice jeopardized the well-being of citizens and the quality of healthcare services in the state and the nation. He remarked, “The arrest represents a positive development for the health sector as we continue to expose these impostors to prevent further harm and casualties in Lagos. “Our efforts in combating...

Decline in Naira Value Against Dollar in Forex Market

7May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

Decline in Naira Value Against Dollar in Forex Market

In the past 24 hours, the Nigerian naira has experienced a decrease of N63.36 against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market. Data from FMDQ indicated that the day concluded at N1416.57 per dollar on Tuesday, marking a decline from N1,353.21 observed on Monday. Despite a substantial increase the previous day, the naira saw a notable decline of 4.5% at the official market on Tuesday. Similarly, mirroring the trend from the day before, the naira dropped to N1,430 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,400. The fluctuation in Nigeria's currency persists despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to intervene. Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the CBN, emphasized the necessity for additional policy interventions to stabilize the naira. Nigerians have been eagerly awaiti...

Important Update: DSS Apprehends Oyo Transport Union Leader Auxiliary

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Important Update: DSS Apprehends Oyo Transport Union Leader Auxiliary

Reports indicate that Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). An unnamed senior government official informed Leadership that Auxiliary was taken into custody by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. Details regarding the cause of the arrest are currently unclear. Despite attempts by NewsNow to contact the DSS, their spokesperson Peter Afunnanya was unreachable. Notably, this arrest occurs a decade after Auxiliary's previous arrest during the tenure of former governor Abiola Ajimobi. In the past, Auxiliary, a once feared figure in Ibadan, the state's capital, was apprehended by the Ajimobi administration in May 2014 and subsequently incarcerated in 2016. He regai...

UPDATE: Oyo transport union leader Auxilliary arrested by DSS

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

UPDATE: Oyo transport union leader Auxilliary arrested by DSS

Reports indicate that Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System, has been apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday. According to a high-ranking government official speaking to Leadership, the arrest of Auxilliary was carried out by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. The specific cause for the arrest remains unknown at this time. Despite attempts by NewsNow to contact the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunnanya, there has been no response as he was unreachable. This recent arrest happens a decade after Auxiliary's previous arrest under the administration of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi. In a notable event, Auxilliary, who was once feared in Ibadan, the capital city of the state, was arrest...

Recent Success: Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Armed Robbers and 36 Alleged Rapists in Katsina

7May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Recent Success: Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Armed Robbers and 36 Alleged Rapists in Katsina

In Katsina, the State Police Command made significant progress with the arrest of 22 individuals suspected of armed robbery, as well as 36 persons linked to cases of rape and sodomy within the state during April. Confirming these accomplishments, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu informed the media about the command's achievements for the month. During this period, Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed that 10 murder suspects were also apprehended. He detailed that a total of 81 major crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, and cattle rustling were reported. "Throughout this timeframe, 69 cases were presented in court, leading to the arrest of 145 suspects connected to these criminal activities," Sadiq-Aliyu stated. Moreover, 58 suspects were d...