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10Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Security

UNIABUJA Prone to Bandit Attacks – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah has said Federal government approved the sum of N400m for the building of perimeter fence for the institution. Na’Allah appealed to the government to protect the university from encroachment, revealing that the staff and students live in fear of bandits, Sahara Reporters reports. The VC said this during a visit by the Director, Department of Development Control of the Federal Capital Territory, Murkta Galadima on Tuesday, a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Habib Yakoob said. Na’Allah said the bandits, encroachment on their lands and erection of illegal structures were hindering the developmental strides in the university and posing security threat to students and staff. The stat...

Sack Service Chiefs Now, Norther Elders ask Buhari

8Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Terrorism

Sack Service Chiefs Now, Norther Elders ask Buhari

The Coalition of North-central Elders (CNCE), has told President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his security architecture by immediately sacking service chiefs. The group made the call in the wake of the security alert raised by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), alleging Boko Haham had laid siege on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, describing it as the first of kind in the history of the country. Mr. Usman Bida, National Chairman of the group and Mr. Moses Okudu, its National Secretary in a communique on Monday, expressed disbelief in the assurances by President Buhari to arrest the challenge, claiming that sacking the service chiefs was the only way to bolster the country’s security, This Day reports. The said the alert by NCS was testament to ‘intelligence failure’ o...

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

6Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

There was no shortage of spectacular scenes as President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan and her groom, Mohammed Turad wedded on Friday. The lavish wedding which had its planners flown in from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to reports by Sahara Reporters saw the rain of naira as guests sprayed money on the couple during their dance. The extravagant ceremony comes on the heels of increment of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol by President Buhari’s administration from N145 to N160, causing attendant hardship on many households in the country. In a video of the lavish ceremony tagged 'The First Wedding' for being the first of its kind to hold inside Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, and seen by AfricaNewsTodays, guests were seen gathered c...

Osinbajo Advocates Accessible, Affordable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine

5Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety

Osinbajo Advocates Accessible, Affordable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine should not be based on the highest bidder but rather be provided at an affordable and accessible manner. Osinbajo made the call while speaking at the virtual 2020 EURAFRICA Forum themed, “Towards a Realistic Euro-African Partnership During and Beyond the COVID-19 Era,” said his media aide, Laolu Akande. He said the approach would ensure contain the spread of the virus. Dignitaries such as UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterre and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Mr Ulisses Correia Silva among others made presentations at the summit which aims to promote collaboration between Europe and Africa. Osinbajo said, “Europe should work closely with Africa to ensure that when a vaccine is finally deployed, i...

Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

4Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Economy, Education, Finance, News, Nigeria, Safety, Transportation

Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

Reviews curfew from 12am to 4am Lifts ban on market, cinema and gym Approves reopening of NYSC orientation camp The Nigerian government has ratified the phased reopening of educational institutions across all states of the federation after schools were closed in March as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19. Government tasked state government and stakeholders in the education sector to commence preparations for the full resumption of schools and also approved the extension of curfew from the initial 10 pm to 4 pm to 12 am to 4 am. The extension of the mandate of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF), was extended from September till December 31. Briefing reporters in Abuja, Dr. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the PFT said, “For educational...

Crashed Lagos Helicopter Has no Black Box – Investigation Bureau

29Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Safety, Transportation

Crashed Lagos Helicopter Has no Black Box – Investigation Bureau

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said that the Bell 206-B3 that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi in the Ikeja area of Lagos State has no black box. Investigation has started without the black box, revealed AIG, the investigating body in charge of all air-related mishaps in Nigeria. The black box is certified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, the United Nations designated agency for global aviation regulation as key resource for improvement of aviation safety. Also known as flight recorders, voice recordings from the flight are important for determining cause of aviation accidents. They are most useful to determine what happened on an aircraft before accidents, especially the pilot’s last conversation. The helicopter which crashed into a fence demarcating...

Any Fulani Herdsman Who Establishes Vigilante Group in Benue Will be Jailed – Governor Ortom

28Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Any Fulani Herdsman Who Establishes Vigilante Group in Benue Will be Jailed – Governor Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said he would use rue of law to ensure that any Fulani herder who establishes a vigilante group is jailed. Fulani rights organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, had in July announced plans to form security outfits across the federation to curb insecurity. Bello Bodejo, National President and Secretary of the organisation, while making the announcement said the vigilante group would assist security agencies curtail kidnapping, cattle rustling and banditry. In his response, Ortom warned the Fulani group not to come to Benue State, saying the state has its own security architecture. Ortom said, “No Fulani group will come to Benue State where I’m the governor; you people know that it is a lie, they cannot come. No room for vigilante group in ...

Uwaila Rape: Police Parade Suspected Killers of UNIBEN Student in a Church

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

Uwaila Rape: Police Parade Suspected Killers of UNIBEN Student in a Church

The police in Edo State on Wednesday paraded six suspects believed to have executed the killing of 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa. The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo identified the suspects as Nelson Ogbebor, Akato Valentine, Mrs Tina Samuel, Mrs Mary Ade, Nosa Osabohien and Collins Ulegbe, Punch reports. Late Uwaila was raped and sustained serious injury after she had gone to read in a church which led to her death in May. According to the commissioner, “The matter is of great concern to the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, who sent homicide experts to work with our policemen in Benin. “What we are seeing today is a result of the efforts of the police to get at the root of the crime, and today, I announce to y...

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria, Safety

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Enugu Chapter has asked residents of flood prone areas in Enugu State to relocate to safer ground as it aims to avert loss of lives and properties in the event of flood. The call was made when the group embarked on a sensitization campaign in Enugu along with other stakeholders to educate the residents on flood preparedness, mitigation and response. It comes after predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that 2020 will witness heavy rainfall with potential flood. Speaking during the exercise, the Disaster Management Coordinator of the Red Cross in Enugu, Michael Morris admonished members of the public to be observant and on alert throughout the rainy season and report any flood incident to the appropriate authorities. Morris said...

President Buhari Salutes Health Workers as WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

26Aug

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News, Nigeria, Safety

President Buhari Salutes Health Workers as WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the effort of health workers who have tirelessly worked to ensure Nigeria gets rid of polio virus. He disclosed this on Tuesday after the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria, leaving the African continent polio free and bringing the world one step closer to achieving the goal of ending polio for good. WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan in a statement said, “The outstanding commitment and efforts that got Nigeria off the endemic list must continue, to keep Africa polio-free.” In his reaction, BuhariI said, “recall that shortly after assuming office in May 2015, I made a pledge to Nigerians that I would not bequeath a polio-endemic country to my successor. Today’s certification of our Wild Pol...