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Hajj: 6 Nigerians Die while on Pilgrimage to Mekkah

26Jun

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Hajj: 6 Nigerians Die while on Pilgrimage to Mekkah

In a recent update from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), it has been revealed that six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj have tragically lost their lives during the course of the pilgrimage. Usman Galadima, the head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team, shared this unfortunate news during a meeting held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. According to Mr. Galadima's presentation, the states of Osun and Kaduna each reported two deaths among their respective delegations for the 2023 Hajj, while Plateau State recorded one. Concerned by the mortality rate, Mr. Galadima emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the pre-Hajj medical screening of intending pilgrims. He stressed the importance of restricting individuals who are deemed "not fit to travel" from participating ...

Fulani Militias Attack Plateau Communities, Kill 15 Persons

22Jun

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Fulani Herdsmen, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Terrorism

Fulani Militias Attack Plateau Communities, Kill 15 Persons

At least 15 individuals have been tragically killed in separate assaults by Fulani Militias targeting the communities of Bwai and Chisu within the Mangu local government area of Plateau State. According to reports, these incidents occurred late at night on Tuesday while residents were asleep. Per investigations, the attackers simultaneously invaded both communities, engaging in acts of violence and setting fire to any structure in sight. An eyewitness named Bamshak Ishaya alleged that during the attack in Chisu village at around 11:00 pm on Tuesday, some individuals sought refuge at the house of a community leader, only to be killed by Fulani militias. It was further learned that the COCIN RCC Church in Bwai, situated along the Mangu-Bokkos Road, was also engulfed in flames, along w...

Slip of the Naira at the I&E Window Continues on Wednesday

22Jun

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Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria

Slip of the Naira at the I&E Window Continues on Wednesday

In a recent development, the Nigerian Naira has witnessed a significant weakening against the United States dollar, as indicated by data released on the FMDQ securities exchange window. The Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, which serves as the official platform for forex trading, recorded a notable decline in the value of the Naira due to a substantial decrease in foreign exchange supply within the market segment. According to the data published by FMDQ, the Naira concluded Wednesday's trading at N763.17 per $1. This represents a 0.87 percent or N6.56 fall from the previous session's rate of N756.61 on Tuesday. The day started with the Naira being traded at N741.21, but it experienced a sharp decline throughout the trading session, reaching an intraday low of N815.00. This m...

Opinion: Dangote, the Sick, Adopted Child of Nigerian Government!

21Jun

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Economy, News, Nigeria, Tanzania, United States of America

Opinion: Dangote, the Sick, Adopted Child of Nigerian Government!

Earlier this week, news broke that Aliko Dangote was moving 60% of his family investment to the US.Two days after, we saw him in Tanzania promising to increase his investment in the country because he wants to support the new president, whose business decisions have been investment friendly. I am happy for him. He has sense. But as a businessman, I am not sure Dangote is a model. Don't take my word for it. Let the data speak: In October 2016, Dansa, Dangote's fruit juice company packed up because it wasn't making profit. It closed shop, owing its workers 6 months salary. He also started a $13 million tomato processing plant in March 2016 and closed shop in August 2017, saying it was because of "importation of tomato paste, shortfall in the supply of fresh tomatoes and power fa...

Election Petition: Lp, Obi Accuse INEC of Withholding Documents

20Jun

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Nigeria

Election Petition: Lp, Obi Accuse INEC of Withholding Documents

The Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of refusing to provide the requested documents. The LP and Obi are the petitioners in a case challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu, with respondents including INEC, Bola Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, both of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Court, the LP and Obi informed the court that they are unable to proceed with their case due to INEC's refusal to provide the requested documents. Mr Jubrin Okutepa, counsel for the LP, stated that all the documents requested from INEC were not provided. He expressed frustration at the delay and informed the court that some document...

Exclude Ex-Nothern Governors from Ministerial List – APC Group

20Jun

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Nigeria

Exclude Ex-Nothern Governors from Ministerial List – APC Group

The Northern Progressives Union (NPU) has recently issued a statement urging President Bola Tinubu to exclude former governors from the Northern region from his ministerial list. The NPU Coordinator, Mohammed Kiyawa, expressed concerns that these former governors would not contribute to meaningful development in the administration. The appeal comes amidst growing anxiety over the delay in the release of the president's ministerial list. Kiyawa specifically called on Tinubu to resist the temptation of appointing any of the immediate-past state governors from the North as ministers or cabinet members. According to Kiyawa, some of these former governors betrayed the trust of the party and allegedly worked in favor of the opposition during the last presidential election. The NPU conside...

Breaking: Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Parastatals, FG Agencies etc.

19Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Breaking: Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Parastatals, FG Agencies etc.

President Bola Tinubu has made a significant decision by approving the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions, and government-owned companies. This move aims to bring about a restructuring and fresh approach in the governance of these entities. The announcement came through a statement released on Monday by the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. He clarified that the directive excludes boards, commissions, and councils listed in the third schedule, part one section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The exclusion means that agencies such as the Nigeria Judicial Council, Code of Conduct Bureau, Council of State,...

Breaking: Service Chiefs, Advisers, Others Retired; New Ones Appointed

19Jun

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Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Breaking: Service Chiefs, Advisers, Others Retired; New Ones Appointed

In a major shake-up of the nation's security apparatus, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has announced the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller General of Customs. The President wasted no time in appointing their replacements, with the newly appointed officers set to assume their roles with immediate effect. The list of the newly appointed officers was released today by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Among the key appointments are Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. C.G Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja as the Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla as the Chief of Naval Staff, AVM H.B Abubakar as the Chief of Air Staff, an...

Bulkachuwa Denies Influencing Wife’s Judicial Decisions

18Jun

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Elections, Judiciary, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Bulkachuwa Denies Influencing Wife’s Judicial Decisions

Former Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, who represented Bauchi North during the 9th Assembly, has refuted claims that he had influenced the decisions of his wife, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the former President of the Court of Appeal. He specifically addressed the incident during the valedictory session in the Senate, where he alleged that he used his position to seek favors for his colleagues from his wife but was interrupted by the former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Sunday, Senator Bulkachuwa clarified that his words were misrepresented and that he was not given the opportunity to fully express his thoughts. He explained that he had only just begun his remarks during the valedictory session when he was cut off. He had intended to thank his wi...

APC, INEC Objects to Court Admiting Tinubu’s BioData

16Jun

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Nigeria

APC, INEC Objects to Court Admiting Tinubu’s BioData

In a crucial development in the ongoing presidential election petition case, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) submitted personal information provided by President Bola Tinubu to the Presidential Election Petition Court on Thursday. This move comes as part of the court's subpoena issued to the Chairman of INEC, Yakubu Mahmoud. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have contested the victory of Bola Tinubu, the candidate from the All Progressives Congress, in the presidential election held on February 25. Seeking to prove the invalidity of Tinubu's election, the PDP disclosed on Tuesday that they had subpoenaed the INEC chairman to produce specific documents before the court. During the proceedings, Chris Uche (SAN), th...