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<strong>APC Conceived, Birthed And Nurtured Naira Scarcity – Atiku</strong>

16Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Economy, Finance, News

APC Conceived, Birthed And Nurtured Naira Scarcity – Atiku

The presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sympathy with Nigerians that died in the violent protests over naira scarcity. Atiku in a statement issued on Thursday said the crisis brought about by the redesign of some naira notes was conceived by the All Progressives Congress, APC. The statement read, “We have, in recent days, witnessed upheavals in different parts of the country in which lives were lost and properties destroyed. “On behalf of my family and presidential campaign organisation, I express my deepest condolences to the families of all those who have lost dear ones. “This crisis may be coming on the heels of the currency swap, but it is pertinent to remind us that it is a culmination of the frustrations o...

<strong>Court Declares Ebube Agu Operations Illegal In Ebonyi</strong>

15Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Security

Court Declares Ebube Agu Operations Illegal In Ebonyi

An Ebonyi State federal high court in Abakaliki has declared the activities of the south-east security outfit, Ebube Agu, illegal in the state. Recall that the south-east states governors had in April 2021, announced the establishment of the security network as part of measures to curb insecurity in the region. The court while ruling on Tuesday, ordered the Department of State Services, DSS, and police to retrieve all the weapons in the possession of Ebube Agu operatives in the state. The presiding judge, Riman Fatun, said the grounds for disbandment were connected to human right abuses, extortion, and illegal arrests. The judge held, “I hereby declare the Ebube Agu outfit illegal and therefore, it ceases to exist as the Ebonyi state house of assembly has no powers to appr...

<strong>Police Free 15 Abducted Corpers In Anambra</strong>

15Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Youths

Police Free 15 Abducted Corpers In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has freed 15 members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, kidnapped along the Isseke, Ihiala road, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was contained in a statement issued by the state police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga on Tuesday. Ikenga said the abducted corps members were from the NYSC Orientation Camp in Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State. The police spokesperson stated that the corps members were heading to Lagos after their orientation on Tuesday when gunmen yet-to-be-identified in an unmarked white Toyota Hilux, intercepted their vehicle in Ihiala, and diverted them to Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway, where they were held hostage. He said, “The Anambra State Police operative...

AK-47 Wielding House On The Rock Pastor Arrested, Church Apologises

14Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

AK-47 Wielding House On The Rock Pastor Arrested, Church Apologises

The Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has confirmed the arrest of Uche Aigbe, the presiding pastor of House on the Rock, Abuja Chapter, for bearing an AK47 rifle addressing the congregation. The command also confirmed that the church’s Chief Security Officer and Inspector Musa Audu have been arrested for releasing his gun to Pastor Aigbe. This was contained in a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, on Monday. Adeh said, “The FCT Police Command on the heels of intelligence arrested one pastor, Uche Aigbe, of House on the Rock cathedral, Abuja, and two others. “The pastor, whose message and demonstrations were tagged inciting by various media and social media users, was arrested in the early hours of Monday, February 13, 20...

<strong>We Will Set Aside $10Bn To Support, South-East Businesses, Revive Abia Dry Port</strong>

12Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, Finance, News, Nigeria

We Will Set Aside $10Bn To Support, South-East Businesses, Revive Abia Dry Port

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has said that his administration would set aside a $10 billion fund to boost business in the south-east if elected. Abubakar stated this at the PDP campaign rally in Abia State on Saturday. The former vice-president said the fund is part of a promise he made to traders in the region during his campaign in 2019. He said, “My vice president has announced that we are going to set aside $10 billion to make sure that we support businesses, particularly in this part of the country. “I remember in 2019 when I came here, I addressed a group of businessmen from the south-east generally because Aba is the capital of the southeast as far as business is concerned. See Also: ‘PDP Has Brought Us Shame’ – Ayu...

12Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Transportation

Nigeria to Export Vehicles to Jamaica

Jamaica has announced that it plans to import vehicles from Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing in Nigeria. This was disclosed on Saturday by the Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, Esmond Reid during a facility tour of IVM plant in Nnewi, Anambra State. He said, “For us, it is a tremendous opportunity to witness vehicle manufacturing taking place here in Nigeria, which is one of our brothers in the south. “It is also a chance to be able to discuss commercial opportunities for sourcing vehicles from Nigeria. “This is my first visit. I will go and consult with my stakeholders back home to look at the timeline and determine the negotiations and engagements and when we will start the business of sourcing the vehicles.” Reid referred to the IVM factory as “top class”, promisi...

<strong>CBN Must Obey S’court Judgment On Old Naira Notes – Falana</strong>

10Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Finance, News, Nigeria

CBN Must Obey S’court Judgment On Old Naira Notes – Falana

The Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, ASCAB, comprised of 70 labour and civil society organisations, CSOs, has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, must comply with the ruling of the supreme court on the deadline for the use of old naira notes. Recall that a seven-member panel of the supreme court led by John Okoro, on Wednesday, temporarily stopped the federal government from restricting the use of the old naira notes after February 10. The suit was filed by governors of Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara states. Femi Falana, ASCAB’s interim chairman, in a statement on Thursday, alleged that there are speculations that the CBN has decided against obeying the ex parte order of the apex court. The statement read, “The reason adduced for the contemptuous disregard fo...

<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 ...