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2023: Court reinstatement excites Borno PDP Senatorial candidate

On: January 16, 2023

Mr Jibrin Tatabe By Femi Ogunshola Mr Jibrin Tatabe has expressed delight over his reinstatement as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Borno Central Senatorial District by the Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri. This is contained in a statement made available by Mr Aminu Yakudima, his PersonalContinue Reading

Group extols military for commitment to democracy, peaceful elections

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 16, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje A civil society group, Alliance for Protection of Democracy (APD), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor for ensuring that the military remained committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. This was contained in a statement signed by Secretary of the group, Bimbo SalauContinue Reading

Again, gunmen attack INEC office in Enugu, kill police officer

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 16, 2023

In: General News

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its office in Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State has been attacked by gunmen, with just 39 days to the 2023 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who disclosedContinue Reading

Max Air appoints Mangal as new CEO

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 16, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Management of Max Air Limited has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar-Dahiru Mangal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. A statement made available to newsmen by the company’s media officer on Monday in Abuja said that the appointment followed the the deathContinue Reading

Kogi East Senatorial district throws weight behind Tinubu, Shettima

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 16, 2023

In: Politics

By Maureen Okon Nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi East Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LGAs on Sunday organised a megaContinue Reading

Consider remuneration, reward of those offering special services, says Rivers LG Boss

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 16, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ikuru Lizzy Mr Erastus Awortu, Chairman, Andoni local government area in Rivers, has called for review of remunerations and reward system for Nigerians offering special services in the country. Awortu made the call on Sunday at Ngo, the council headquarter, during an emblem launch to mark the 2023Continue Reading

Police confirm kidnap of 5 in Katsina

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 15, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Abbas Bamalli The Police Command in Katsina State says terrorists have attacked and kidnapped five persons in Dantsauri Village in Kankara Local Government Area. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Katsina. “On Jan.15, 2023,Continue Reading

Notorious bandit leader Kachalla, others killed

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 15, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ismaila Chafe Barely four days after President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to consolidate gains recorded in security, troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised scores of bandits, including Ibrahim Kachalla Gudau. Gudau, a notorious and one of the most dangerous bandit leaders, commanded a groupContinue Reading

Sports Ministry sets up committee to review 21st NSF medals table

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 15, 2023

In: Sports

By Ijeoma Okigbo The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development (FMSYD) has set up a five-man “independent committee” to review the final medals table of the 21st National Sports Festival (NSF). Ismaila Abubakar, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, disclosed on Sunday in a statement that the committeeContinue Reading

AFRDC: Buhari, Lawan, others honour fallen heroes in Abuja

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 15, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday led Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, members of National Assembly, service chiefs and the diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved laying of wreath at the National Arcade in Abuja, was the climax of activities forContinue Reading

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