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<strong>Retired Police Officer Shouldn’t Be Appointed As PSC Chair – Obasanjo</strong>

10Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Retired Police Officer Shouldn’t Be Appointed As PSC Chair – Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that individuals that retired as police officers should not be considered for appointment as chair of the Police Service Commission, PSC. Recall that the senate had in January 2023 confirmed retired inspector-general of the police, IGP, Solomon Arase, as substantive chair of the PSC after President Muhammadu Buhari asked the red chamber to confirm him in line with provisions of section 153 (1) and 154 (1) of the constitution as amended. Before Arase was appointed, Musiliu Smith, a former IG, served as chair of the PSC. Obasanjo while speaking on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled ‘Policing the Nigeria Police’, written by Simon Okeke, a former chairperson of PSC, said retired police officers shou...

‘PDP Has Brought Us Shame’ – Ayu Criticizes His Party

9Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

‘PDP Has Brought Us Shame’ – Ayu Criticizes His Party

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, on Thursday said ‘the PDP has brought us shame'. Ayu said this in error at the party’s campaign rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano State while speaking on why the people of the state should not cast their vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC. However, the PDP chairman after a few seconds corrected himself and said “APC” in place of PDP. Ayu stated that if the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is elected, he will implement policies that will better the country’s economy. See Also: Supreme Court Affirms Lawan As Yobe APC Senatorial Candidate He said, “They are full of lies. They have nothing to offer the ‘talakas’ (poor) in Nigeria. We will come back. Our president, Atiku Abuba...

<strong>NBC Okays 67 New Radio, TV Stations</strong>

9Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Communication, News, Nigeria

NBC Okays 67 New Radio, TV Stations

The Federal Government has ratified 67 new broadcast licences for radio and television stations nationwide. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Mallam Balarabe Ilelah on Thursday. Ilelah urged broadcasters not to relent abiding by the NBC Act, the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, the Electoral Act, and any extant law that guides media operations to ensure that the general election is free, fair, and credible. The development comes less than three months to the end of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Critics label it a parting gift from the Buhari administration. NBC DG asked licensees that are yet to pay their debts to do the needful. According to Ilelah, the approval of the 67 broadcast licences would amount ...

<strong>Man Sodomises 12 Almajiri Children In Gombe</strong>

8Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Justice, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria

Man Sodomises 12 Almajiri Children In Gombe

The men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, have arrested a 40-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, for luring about 12 children aged between five to 10 years old. Mohammed, a resident of Liji in Yalmatu Deba Local Government Area of the state, allegedly specialized in having carnal knowledge of minors. According to Mohammed, who spoke when he was paraded at the NSCDC state headquarters on Tuesday, he was introduced to same-sex intercourse by his Islamic teacher when he was aged 18 years as an Almajiri student in Kano. The father of three expressed regret over his actions while asking for forgiveness from appropriate authorities. He said, “I learnt homosexuality from my almajiri scholar around Brigade at the age of 18 years in Kano State. I am re...

<strong>We Wil Fix Fuel Subsidy Scam Within First 100 Days In Office – Datti</strong>

8Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Petroleum

We Wil Fix Fuel Subsidy Scam Within First 100 Days In Office – Datti

The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has promised that the party will sort the problem of fuel subsidy scam if voted into power. Datti during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday was asked how the LP intends to source funds to run the country if elected. There have been heated debates on the payment of petrol subsidy due to its impact on government revenue. Nigeria spent N2.04 trillion to pay off subsidy payments in seven months, even as it plans to spend an estimated N6 trillion on subsidy by 2023. Despite the Nigeria Labour Congress, NCL, declaring support for the presidential ambition of LP candidate, Peter Obi, the labour union has protested the planned removal of petrol subsidy and asked for the repair of refineries in...

<strong>Man Kills Brother Over N1,000 In Lagos</strong>

7Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Crime, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Man Kills Brother Over N1,000 In Lagos

A man identified as Ibrahim Dauda, has reportedly killed his brother, Tunde, during a fight over N1,000 at their residence on Amusa street, off Community Road, in the Obadore area of Igando, Lagos State. According to Punch Metro, the brothers were at home when an argument involving N1,000 started between them. The argument culminated in the brothers engaging in fisticuffs, during which Ibrahim ran into the house and reached for an iron rod. Ibrahim allegedly hit Tunde’s forehead with the rod and the impact caused the 27-year-old to lose consciousness while he fell. According to a source, Tunde was rushed to the Igando General Hospital where a doctor pronounced him dead. See Also: Three Guards Gang-rape Lady For Four Hours The source said, “The incident happened on Su...

<strong>Why I Won’t Stop Backing Tinubu – Nnamani</strong>

7Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why I Won’t Stop Backing Tinubu – Nnamani

Chimaroke Nnamani, senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has insisted that he won’t stop supporting the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, to win the forthcoming general elections. Nnamadi who was a former Enugu State governor and a serving senator under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said that his support for Tinubu was informed by the decision of southern politicians in the PDP to support any candidate from the sub-region for the presidency, his right for freedom of choice, among others. Recall that the PDP had on January 20 suspended the Senator for alleged anti-party activities. However, Nnamani in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja described the suspension as a peculiar mess that will collapse...

<strong>Supreme Court Affirms Lawan As Yobe APC Senatorial Candidate</strong>

6Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Supreme Court Affirms Lawan As Yobe APC Senatorial Candidate

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has been affirmed by the supreme court as the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial candidate for Yobe north. The apex court in a judgment delivered on Monday allowed the appeal filed by the APC against Bashir Machina’s candidature. In its judgment, three out of the five-member panel supported the position of the APC that the suit at the trial court not to have started through an originating summons since it contained allegations of fraud. Centus Nweze said, “The bedrock of the suit shows that there were allegations of fraudulent practices against the appellants. “That the 1st respondent accused the APC of fraudulently substituting his name with that of Lawan. “Where there is an allegation of fraud it should not be commenced by an origi...

<strong>Tems Wins 2023 Grammy Award, See Full List Of Winners</strong>

6Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Music, Nigeria

Tems Wins 2023 Grammy Award, See Full List Of Winners

Nigerian musician, Tems has become the first female Nigerian artiste to bag a Grammy award on Sunday as she won the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category for her role in ‘Wait for U’, the 2022 hit song by Future which featured Drake. Here is the full list of nominees and winners for the 2023 Grammys — with winners on top of each category and in bold: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Jack Antonoff | WINNERDan AuerbachBoi-1daDahiDernst “D’mile” Emile II Songwriter of the year, non-classical Tobias Jesso Jr. | WINNERAmy AllenNija CharlesThe-DreamLaura Veltz Music film “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” — (Various Artists); Frank Marshall & Ryan Suffern, video directors; Frank Marshall, Sean Stuart & Ryan Suffern, video producers | WINNER“Adele One Night O...

<strong>Protesters Storm UI Gate, Soldiers Deployed To Scene</strong>

6Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Economy, Education, News, Nigeria, Petroleum, Uncategorized

Protesters Storm UI Gate, Soldiers Deployed To Scene

Protesters converged at the gate of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday morning to express their disaffection over the present economic challenges in the country. Members of the community barricaded the varsity’s gate, thereby causing traffic jam and putting a stop to other activities. According to a student who chose to be anonymous, soldiers and Operation Burst officers had been deployed to the scene, at the time of filing this report, Punch reports. However, the institution’s Communication Officer, Mrs Adejoke Akinpelu, said the protesters had been dispersed by the security personnel. See Also: 2023 Election: Suspend Academic Activities In All Tertiary Institutions – Reps Tells FG She said, “The U.I Chief Security Officer told me that it was some miscreant...