Friday, May 3

Addressing the issue of drug abuse among youths – Gov Fintiri
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Addressing the issue of drug abuse among youths – Gov Fintiri

In a recent meeting with the international humanitarian and bikers group, Jeje Riders Nigeria, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri expressed his worries about the damaging impact of drug abuse on the younger generation. He emphasized that drug abuse is a serious problem affecting the youths in the northern region and the entire country. During the gathering at the Government House in Yola, Fintiri pledged to harness the potential of the youth who are highly productive and capable of contributing to the state's progress. Commending the group of young professionals from diverse fields for their enthusiasm, the governor affirmed his administration's readiness to collaborate with them in enhancing the development of Adamawa State. “I am in full support of Jeje Riders' initiative to educ...
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The latest update on the legal battle between Yahaya Bello and EFCC: Appeal Court reverses Lokoja court ruling, opposes former Kogi governor
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The latest update on the legal battle between Yahaya Bello and EFCC: Appeal Court reverses Lokoja court ruling, opposes former Kogi governor

Breaking news from the Court of Appeal reveals that the Lokoja High Court's decision against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a contempt case brought by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been overturned. Presided over by Justice Joseph O.K. Oyewole, the Court of Appeal granted the EFCC's request for a stay of execution and proceedings in the contempt case currently before the Kogi State High Court. The court found merit in the ex parte motion and postponed the hearing of the motion on notice to May 20, 2024. Additionally, it mandated that all legal documents related to the case be conspicuously displayed at Yahaya Bello's last known residence in Abuja. This decision by the appellate court has effectively suspended the c...
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The deadline for submission of Nigeria Diaspora Fund management proposals extended by Ministry
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The deadline for submission of Nigeria Diaspora Fund management proposals extended by Ministry

The submission date for Expression of Interest for the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund has been extended to May 13, 2024, as announced by Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite. The Fund, a government-enabled initiative, aims to encourage remittances, attract investments, and support various sectors in Nigeria like agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, and entrepreneurship through private sector Fund Managers selected via a competitive process. The deadline extension, detailed in a statement dated May 2, 2024, is intended to give interested fund managers more time to prepare competitive proposals. The government's plan to establish a $10 billion diaspora fund to attract investments from overseas citizens was announced last week, with bids being sought from asset managers to set ...
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3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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A Nigerian Couple Opt for a Small Church Wedding Attended by Just 10 Guests

Recently, a Nigerian couple caught attention on social media for their intimate church wedding, which saw only their closest family and friends in attendance, totaling just 10 guests. The wedding ceremony took place at a church in an undisclosed location on a Wednesday. Sharing the photos on her X.com handle with the hashtag #talk2veee, radio personality Talk2veee presented the event on Thursday as "Nigerian Couple Weds In Church On A Wednesday Morning With A Guest List Of Just 10 Persons." The couple deliberately opted for a small and intimate wedding, prioritizing the true essence of their commitment to each other. The simplicity of the ceremony added a special touch, with the couple feeling appreciati...
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Seventeen-Year-Old Loveless Marriage Comes to an End in Court
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Seventeen-Year-Old Loveless Marriage Comes to an End in Court

In Kubwa, Abuja, an Upper Area Court granted the request for divorce of Lawal Modupe from her husband, Ismaila, ending their 17-year marriage devoid of love. Acting in accordance with Islamic Law, Judge Mohammed Wakili dissolved the marriage after Modupe sought the divorce. Wakili instructed Modupe to observe the "Iddah" waiting period of three months before considering another marriage. The petitioner, a mother of three, informed the court that she entered into marriage with the respondent under Islamic law on Oct. 24, 2007. She mentioned that their children are aged 17, 15, and 12. The petitioner recounted that the respondent ejected her from their home on June 17, 2023, leading to their separation since then. Contrarily, the respondent justified his action by citing his disapproval ...
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SERAP and NGE urge Nigerian Govt to cease the use of repressive laws against journalists
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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SERAP and NGE urge Nigerian Govt to cease the use of repressive laws against journalists

Calling on Nigerian authorities at all levels of government to halt the practice of targeting, intimidating, and harassing journalists, critics, and media houses using repressive and anti-media laws are the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE). After an interactive session on ‘the state of press freedom in Nigeria’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, the groups issued this demand. In a joint statement, SERAP and NGE emphasized the need for President Bola Tinubu’s government, the 36 governors, and the FCT minister to genuinely promote press freedom, ensure widespread access to information, abide by court rulings, and respect the rule of law. Expressing their worries about the increasing crackdown on freedom of expression and me...
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Impressive Results: 30 Students from Kwara-based Catholic Secondary School Score Above 300
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Impressive Results: 30 Students from Kwara-based Catholic Secondary School Score Above 300

Announcing the top-performing students in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College, situated in Ilorin and affiliated with the Catholic Church, highlighted the exceptional achievements of its students. A total of over 8,000 students nationwide attained scores above 300, with thirty of them belonging to this school. The results shared by Reverend Father Jude Okeh showcase the academic excellence of these students. Reverend Father Jude Okeh, known on Twitter as @friajudeo, shared, "In the midst of JAMB saga, we have this from one of the Catholic schools. There is a lot more." The list of high achievers includes standout students like Fasesin Ayomiposi and Kunle-Olawepo Ayomikun, who secured the highest scores of 355 po...
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NSCDC in Kano seizes 20,000 litres of PMS en route to Katsina
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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NSCDC in Kano seizes 20,000 litres of PMS en route to Katsina

Amidst the ongoing fuel shortage in Kano State, the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, intercepted a tanker transporting over 20,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Abdullahi, the tanker was suspected of diverting petrol from a filling station in Kano and was on its way to an undisclosed location in neighboring Katsina State when it was intercepted. An investigation is currently underway, and once completed, the petroleum product will be returned and unloaded at the original designated filling station in Kano. Legal action will be taken against the perpetrators, as mentioned in the statement. In addition, the Command also addressed issues conc...
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The Nigerian Government Increases National Grid Capacity by 625mw
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Nigerian Government Increases National Grid Capacity by 625mw

An additional 625mw of power has been integrated into the national grid by the Federal Government, raising the grid’s wheeling capacity to 4800mw. In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, shared this information. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this announcement during the inauguration of the 63 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA), 132/33 Kilovolt (KV) mobile station in Ajah, Lagos, as well as the inauguration of the 60MWA, 132/33KV Power Transformer in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi. Referring to the project as a pivotal one, the minister emphasized its alignment with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revolutionizing the Power sector to provide reliable and sustainable energy infrastruct...
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The Reasons Why Fubara is Not Considered the Political Leader of Rivers State
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Reasons Why Fubara is Not Considered the Political Leader of Rivers State

Former Senator of Rivers State, Magnus Abe, recently revealed why Governor Siminalayi Fubara cannot be labeled as the leader of the state. Abe discussed this matter during an interview on TVC's Politics Night program, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The interview clip quickly spread across social media last week. In the 2023 elections, Abe was a candidate for the Social Democratic Party and emphasized that being a state leader goes far beyond just governing. According to Abe, "Holding the position of governor automatically makes Fubara the leader of the state government. However, achieving the status of a political leader requires effort and time." "Declaring Fubara as the political...
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