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Allegations of Panic and Defeat Looming over Edo Governorship Race

8May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Allegations of Panic and Defeat Looming over Edo Governorship Race

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have raised concerns about the recent actions of Governor Godwin Obaseki and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, indicating a sense of panic within their camp ahead of the upcoming governorship election. In a statement, these leaders accused Governor Obaseki, the PDP, and its candidate Asue Ighodalo of orchestrating a smear campaign against the APC's governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The APC Vanguard members claimed that the sudden desperation exhibited by the PDP, Obaseki, and Ighodalo stems from their anticipation of a significant defeat in the upcoming polls. A group of Civil Society Organizations recently held a press conference and lodged complaints with various authorities, alleging tha...

The Condemnation of Nigerian Security Forces’ Attack on Enugu Community by BRGIE

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Condemnation of Nigerian Security Forces’ Attack on Enugu Community by BRGIE

An alleged attack on Igga community in Uzo-Uwani local Government Area of Enugu State by security operatives has been condemned by the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE. Reports indicate that a combined group of security personnel, led by the Nigeria Police Force, set fire to the community and resulted in the deaths of some villagers. The attack was said to have been in retaliation for the killing of two policemen and three members of the Enugu State Neighbourhood Watch Group by criminals in the area. BRGIE, in a statement released on Tuesday through its Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, accused the security forces of attempting to suppress the movement advocating for Biafra's independence as a sovereign state. Despite the attack, the freedom fighters remain undeterred. Accor...

Rebuke from NLC, CSO, and Others Aimed at Nigerian Govt for N18 Electricity Tariff Reduction

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Rebuke from NLC, CSO, and Others Aimed at Nigerian Govt for N18 Electricity Tariff Reduction

The Nigerian Federal Government and Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, have faced criticism from Nigerians, organized labor, Civil Society Organizations, and power sector experts for the N18 reduction in electricity tariffs for end-users under Band A. NERC made the announcement regarding the tariff decrease for customers under Band A feeders on Monday, with a cut in electricity price to N200.6 per Kilowatt-hour from N225. The new tariff implementation was carried out by Ikeja Electric, Abuja, Kaduna, Ibadan, Enugu, and other discos on Monday. This decision came after NERC approved a 240 percent tariff hike for electricity customers receiving between 20-24 hours of supply a month earlier. Despite the downward tariff review by NERC, Nigerians, organized labor, and various...

The Police believe that arresting and prosecuting electoral offenders is essential to improving the electoral process

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Police believe that arresting and prosecuting electoral offenders is essential to improving the electoral process

The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Mohammed Umar Abba, emphasized the importance of taking action against electoral offenders in addressing election-related challenges. He also confirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police to contribute towards creating a fair electoral environment in the state. During a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, Commissioner Abba expressed readiness to support INEC in ensuring a transparent gubernatorial election in 2026 and emphasized the necessity of enhancing the electoral processes. Commissioner Abba stated, "Collaboration is crucial to enhancing the electoral process in Osun. Our experience from previous elections, like the one in Kano State in 2023, will be benefici...

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

120 Farmers in South South Region Benefit from Women Agriculture Support Scheme Inaugurated by Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, officially launched the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in the South-South geopolitical zone on Tuesday, May 7. The event took place at the Government Banquet Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. During the inauguration, Mrs. Tinubu disclosed that the program aims to empower 20 women from each of the six states in the South-South region with a grant of N500,000 per beneficiary. The beneficiaries, she noted, are primarily involved in animal husbandry, poultry, and fish farming, with 75% being young females. Represented by Hajia Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, the First Lady explained, "Today, we are supporting 20 women farmers per state in the South South Zone with the sum of N500,000 each. A total of ...

Public Ranch Management Agency Bill Passed by Enugu Assembly

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Public Ranch Management Agency Bill Passed by Enugu Assembly

On Tuesday, the Enugu State House of Assembly approved the Public Ranch Management Agency bill, empowering the state government to establish an agency responsible for overseeing both government-owned and privately-owned ranches within the state. During the deliberation before passing the bill, Clifford Obe, the representative for Igbo-Eze North Constituency II, emphasized that the legislation aimed to address the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders in the state. Obe highlighted the adverse impact of the farmer/herder crisis on agricultural productivity in the local market, citing instances of farmers being displaced from their lands, which resulted in increased criminal activities and rural-to-urban migration. He noted that the bill would pro...

Nigeria Labour Congress Stance on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Nigeria Labour Congress Stance on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

Expressing their disapproval, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the recent implementation of a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. In a statement released to the press in Abuja on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero voiced the organization's stance on the matter. Ajaero responded to a recent circular from the CBN instructing banks and payment service providers to apply the levy within two weeks. Labeling the move as potentially worsening the economic hardship faced by the populace, the CBN justified the levy as a measure to enhance cybersecurity. The NLC President strongly criticized the directive, demanding an immediate halt and reversal of the policy, highlighting that this additional cost burden on Nigerians is unfair,...

Kano Pillars has Appointed Two Interim Head Coaches

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Kano Pillars has Appointed Two Interim Head Coaches

Jangora Ahmed and Ahmed Yaro Yaro Garba are set to lead Kano Pillars for the remainder of the Nigeria Premier Football League season. Following the suspension of head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba, the club's management has assigned Ahmed and Yaro Yaro to take charge of the team. Ahmed and Yaro Yaro, who both have history playing for the Sai Masu Gida, will step in as caretaker coaches. Earlier in the week, Maikaba criticized the club's leadership for what he perceived as a lack of professionalism. Despite the challenges, Kano Pillars have managed to secure 44 points from 32 games so far in this campaign.

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...

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...