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We’ve Turned Heat on Criminals – Makinde

3Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security

We’ve Turned Heat on Criminals – Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his administration has turned the heat on kidnappers and other criminals in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun. He added that the government would flush them out of the state. Makinde, speaking in Ibarapa where he engaged the people in town hall meetings, said his administration would get the criminals to account for their heinous acts. He said Oyo State could not afford to lose more people to insecurity, noting, however, that any action that must be taken must be guided by the realisation that a wrong solution must not be proffered in order to avoid unintended consequences. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Makinde spoke in Ibarapa land during meetings at Idere, Igangan and during visits to the ho...

Okezie Ikpeazu Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Killer-herders

3Feb

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Fulani Herdsmen, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Science

Okezie Ikpeazu Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Killer-herders

Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has urged heads of security agencies to arrest killer-herdsmen in the state. A statement by Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi-Kalu, condemned the recent destruction of farmlands by cows grazing openly in violation of extant laws. It also condemned the activities of criminal herdsmen suspected to have masterminded the recent kidnap around Abia North. According to the statement, Ikpeazu has directed security agents to bring to justice all those involved in the criminal activities. It reads: “Government has activated all relevant components of the state security architecture to ensure the safety of lives and property of citizens, residents and visitors. “We, therefore, call on the people to go about their legitimate businesses without f...

Eze Good Enough To Play For England – Hodgson

1Feb

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English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Sports, Youths

Eze Good Enough To Play For England – Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes Eberechi Eze will be good enough to play for the England senior side but is not yet ready to make the step up, according to Sky Sports Eze grabbed his third goal of the season in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Wolves to continue his fine start at Selhurst Park following a summer switch from QPR. The 22-year-old is eligible to play for Nigeria but is currently part of Aidy Boothroyd’s England Under-21 squad, although he missed the recent games in November with an injury. When Hodgson was in charge of the national team, he had to convince Jack Grealish to pick the Three Lions over the Republic of Ireland and the Aston Villa captain has forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans ahead of the Euro’s later this year. And with Eze now in a simi...

31Jan

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Nigeria, Press Statement

Your Failures, Not Elite are After You, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party had said the allegations by the Presidency, that certain Nigerians, particularly the elite, are waging a smear campaign against the President Muhammadu Buhari, shows that the Buhari regime “is being haunted by the shadows of its own failures”. The PDP in a statement titled ‘Smear campaign: Nobody but your failures are after you, PDP Mocks Buhari Presidency’, by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, advised Buhari to stop his “new-found pleading with Nigerians to award him an unmerited pass mark”. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made the claim in a statement titled “Unrelenting plot to wage smear campaign against President Buhari.” The fresh alarm is Adesina’s second in about one month having issued a similar st...

University of Calabar Resumes February 5

23Jan

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Communication, Education, Nigeria, Press Statement

University of Calabar Resumes February 5

The University of Calabar will resume on February 5 for the 2019/2020 academic session. A statement by the Registrar & Secretary to Council, Gabriel Egbe, announced the resumption date following the approval by the Senate of the University. According to Egbe, “This is to inform the general public, especially our dear students that the Senate of the University of Calabar has approved Friday 5th February 2021 as resumption date for academic activities for the 2019/2020 academic session. “By this approval, all students are expected back on campus on 5th February 2021, while lectures shall commence in all departments on Monday 8th February 2021. “The University Management wishes to remind students that arrangements have been put in place for virtual teaching and learning using ...

21Jan

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Covid-19, Nigeria, Press Statement

Govs Disown Yahaya Bello COVID-19 Claim

Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have dissociated themselves from the reported claim by Kogi Governor Yahaya that coronavirus vaccines are meant to kill people and reduce population. The Governors, in a communiqué at the end of their virtual meeting on Wednesday, said their decisions and actions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic would be guided by science and informed opinions. “On the ill-fated pronouncement made by a member of the forum, regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, in a national daily, the forum (NGF) totally and categorically dissociated itself from the statement. “The forum will continue to be informed and guided by science and will ensure that every decision it takes retains public and professional trust and is not compromised by conflicts of interest.” ...

BREAKING: Foreign Diplomats Must Get NIN

17Jan

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Communication, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

BREAKING: Foreign Diplomats Must Get NIN

The Federal Government on Sunday said it is mandatory for foreign diplomats to obtain the National Identity Numbers (NIN). It said an enrolment centre has been established for them at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said the Special Centre will be managed by his ministry. Pantami, in a statement by his Technical Assistant, Dr Femi Adeluyi, said the centre is being set up based on the request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama. The statement reads:” The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has approved the setting up of a National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment centre at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ” The desk will be set up by ...

Buhari Felicitates With Bisi Akande at 82

16Jan

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Life, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Buhari Felicitates With Bisi Akande at 82

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pioneer National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, as he clocks 82 years of age. The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, described the former governor of Osun State as “one of the biggest and strongest pillars of democracy in the country.” In a goodwill message, the President sent his “best wishes” to the elder statesman, remarking that Chief Akande “is committed to service of the country and welfare of all citizens.” According to President Buhari, “the party he helped to form and lead as the pioneer chairman has benefited tremendously, and continues to benefit from his astute leadership, wisdom and strong democratic convict...

11Jan

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Breaking News, Communication, Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

FUTA To Resume on January 18

Management of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA) Akure has fixed January 18 for the resumption of academic activities. A statement by the institution’s Deputy Director, Corporate Communications and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo, said the decision to resume academic activities was reached at its Senate meeting last week. The statement urged all returning students to strictly adhere to all safety precautions, protocols and guidelines put in place by the university against COVID-19. The statement reads in parts: “Students should ensure they come with their facemasks which must be worn at all times in and around the University. “The wearing of face masks and rule of social distancing will be strictly enforced. “The university will provide sanitizers and handwashing point...

8Jan

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Communication, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

NIN Exercise will Be Reviewed – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday assured telephone subscribers that the timeline for ongoing linkage of subscriber identity modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NIN) is subject to review as the exercise progresses. It said the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy has assured that the government will continue to review the exercise in the light of experiences to ensure its smooth implementation. Its Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, also allayed fears of mass deactivation of SIMs by service providers. He said: ‘The attention of the NCC has been drawn to numerous publications in both print and electronic media regarding the unfounded fears of mass disconnection of telephone subscribers as a result of the ongoing linkage of SIM...