Wednesday, May 8

Four Suspects Nabbed by NSCDC for Genital Mutilation and Rape of Minors in Niger
8May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Four Suspects Nabbed by NSCDC for Genital Mutilation and Rape of Minors in Niger

In Niger State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has apprehended a group of four individuals accused of engaging in genital mutilation, gang raping minors, and other criminal activities in Pandogari town of Rafi local government area. The state Commandant of the Corps, Mr Joachim Okafor, revealed the arrest came about through effective intelligence gathering by the Divisional Command. The state Corps commandant emphasized that the arrests align with the Corps' mission to safeguard critical national assets, promote safe school initiatives, and protect lives and property in the state. Those apprehended include Aliyu Amiru, 20 years old, Suleiman Abubakar Gambo, 19 years old, and Yusuf Malam Murtala, 22 years old, all residents of Pandogari town. Deputy Commandant DCC ...
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Governor Otu Urges More Sacrifices from Medical Professionals
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Governor Otu Urges More Sacrifices from Medical Professionals

In a recent meeting with the Nigerian Medical Association delegation led by national president Dr. Uche Ojinmah, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State emphasized the need for all medical professionals to increase their level of sacrifices. Governor Otu pointed out that making sacrifices in critical sectors is imperative for a nation to progress towards greatness, citing President Bola Tinubu's difficult decisions as an example for bettering the country. Highlighting the global competition for medical professionals and Nigeria's existing shortage in the sector, Governor Otu lamented the departure of medical personnel to neighboring countries. In response, Dr. Ojinmah echoed the call for more medical doctor recruitment in Cross River State's health sector and advocated for the imp...
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Authorities Detain 17 Individuals for Allegedly Running Unauthorized Foreign Exchange Businesses
8May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Authorities Detain 17 Individuals for Allegedly Running Unauthorized Foreign Exchange Businesses

A crackdown carried out by the police resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal Bureau de Change activities in the Wapa area of Fagge Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, disclosed this information to the press on Wednesday. The operation, orchestrated by the Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of Security Services (DSS), targeted the unauthorized Bureau De Change in Wapa, Fagge. A total of 29 individuals were apprehended, with 12 later released after thorough screening. During the operation, authorities seized 68,000 CFA Francs and 30 Indian Rupees from the suspects, who all confessed to the crime and will be prosecuted accordingly. Addressing the media, Gumel emphasized the importance of eradicating i...
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Former Arsenal Player Ian Wright Criticizes Jamie Carragher for Disrespecting Man United Midfielder
8May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Former Arsenal Player Ian Wright Criticizes Jamie Carragher for Disrespecting Man United Midfielder

During Monday's crushing 4-0 defeat of Manchester United by Crystal Palace, former Arsenal player Ian Wright slammed pundit Jamie Carragher for what he deemed as disrespectful comments directed at Red Devils midfielder Casemiro. Under the management of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United faced a significant setback on Monday evening as Crystal Palace secured a notable victory with goals from Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Tyrick Mitchell. This triumph marked Crystal Palace's first league double over Manchester United, intensifying scrutiny on Ten Hag's leadership. Carragher, analyzing United's performance on Monday Night Football, criticized it as "embarrassing" and specifically targeted Casemiro, suggesting that the Brazilian player's career at the elite level might be on the de...
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Monarch-elect, Ogbonna foresees disruptive innovations with Enugu Electricity Law and others
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Monarch-elect, Ogbonna foresees disruptive innovations with Enugu Electricity Law and others

Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna Jnr, the incoming traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, praised the recent passage of several bills by the State House of Assembly, including the Enugu State Electricity Bill. This bill, now enacted into law, resulted in the establishment of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). Following this development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) transferred regulatory oversight to the EERC, as announced here: NERC transfer oversight to EERC. During a visit to the State House of Assembly complex to meet with the Speaker, Rt Hon Uche Ugwu, Chief Ogbonna commended the harmonious relationship between the executive and the parliament, noting its positive impact o...
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Initiation of Hisba Bill Amendment by Yobe Assembly
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Initiation of Hisba Bill Amendment by Yobe Assembly

An expeditionary evaluation of a bill aiming to amend the Hisbah Commission law has been undertaken by the Yobe State House of Assembly. After extensive discussions by members on Tuesday, the bill, initially presented by the executive branch, successfully passed its second reading on the House floor. The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, spearheaded the debate on the bill, noting that certain sections of the Hisbah bill, previously assented by the governor, necessitated amendment and was consequently referred back to the House. In proposing the amendment, the lawmaker highlighted that the bill aims to segregate the responsibilities of the executive chairman's office from that of the state Commandant of the Hisbah Commission when enacted. Encouraging support f...
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The Nigerian Government’s Cybersecurity Levy: Estimated Revenue of N3 trillion to N7tn Annually – CPPE
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Nigerian Government’s Cybersecurity Levy: Estimated Revenue of N3 trillion to N7tn Annually – CPPE

Revealing a noteworthy projection, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) suggests that the Nigerian federal government could potentially accrue between N3 trillion and N7.75 trillion annually through its newly implemented cybersecurity levy of 0.5% on electronic banking transactions. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Muda Yusuf, the Director of CPPE, voiced concerns about the financial burden this levy imposes on Nigerians, urging for its temporary suspension. Citing data from the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), Dr. Yusuf highlighted that the NIBSS recorded electronic payments totaling N600 trillion in 2023. If the 0.5% cybersecurity levy is applied, the revenue generated would amount to N3 trillion. Furthermore, industry statistics from 2022 indic...
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Collaboration Between NOA and OSSIEC to Fight Electoral Malpractices
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Collaboration Between NOA and OSSIEC to Fight Electoral Malpractices

In preparation for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for February 2025, the Osun State chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated discussions with the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to jointly address issues of electoral malpractices and violence. The State Director of NOA, Bola Morgan, expressed the agency's intention to forge a partnership with OSSIEC during a recent advocacy visit to the office of the OSSIEC Chairman, Hashim Abioye, in Osogbo. Emphasizing the need to enhance collaboration between the two organizations, Morgan highlighted that raising awareness is a key aspect of NOA's mandate. During the meeting, Morgan suggested the reintroduction of organizations like Boy’s Scout and Boy’s Brigade in primary and seconda...
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The Cybersecurity Levy: Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu Administration for Exploiting a Weak Economy
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Cybersecurity Levy: Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu Administration for Exploiting a Weak Economy

In a scathing remark, Mr. Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s government's decision to implement a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians. He expressed his belief that the government is more focused on depleting a struggling economy rather than fostering its recovery and development. Obi accused the government of introducing policies that not only deepen poverty among citizens but also diminish the country's economic competitiveness. He highlighted that the enforcement of a Cybersecurity Levy on Nigerians would only further deplete their diminishing capital, already impacted by the devaluation of the Naira and soaring inflation rates. In a social media post on Wednesday, Obi questioned the rationale behind transforming th...
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Legal Demand: Arrest of Okocha Urged for Alleged Treasonable Act
8May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Legal Demand: Arrest of Okocha Urged for Alleged Treasonable Act

A public commentator and legal practitioner, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has urged law enforcement authorities to apprehend and prosecute Mr. Tony Okocha, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, for purportedly committing a treasonable offense. According to reports from NewsNow, Okocha had urged the 27 APC lawmakers in the state House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Sim Fubara. However, the lawyer deemed this call as a treasonable act. In a statement released in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Ahiakwo expressed, “It is disturbing to hear Tony Okocha label the Rivers State Governor as a dunderhead. “Even more concerning is Okocha’s encouragement of ‘lawbreakers’ to instigate the impeachment of the Executive Gover...
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