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Kankara Abduction: Buhari Acted Smarter Than Jonathan – Femi Adesina

25Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Terrorism, Violence, Youths

Kankara Abduction: Buhari Acted Smarter Than Jonathan – Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has lauded the administration of his principal for responding smartly to the Dapchi and Kanakara abductions while berating former President Goodluck Jonathan for delaying in his response to Chibok Abduction. This was contained in his weekly piece released on Friday titled, ‘Enemies of the country will lose las las’. Adesina compared the response of former President Jonathan and incumbent President Buhari to the three major abductions of students in the country. Armed men had abducted over 300 schoolboys from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State on December 11, 2020. The students were, however, released after six days in captivity. It followed similar experiences in the pas...

Take Responsibility for your Party’s Failure, Wike Tells APC Governors

24Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Security

Take Responsibility for your Party’s Failure, Wike Tells APC Governors

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has asked governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to accept responsibility for the party’s failure at the centre. He said the APC led Federal Government has failed to ensure the security of lives and property of citizens despite security forming the basis of its promise during the election. Governor Wike said this during the inauguration ceremony of two roads including the Woji and Obagi roads in GRA Phase 2 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, constructed by his administration which was inaugurated by Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, on Wednesday. The Rivers State governor said the APC has failed to deliver on its mandate as the country has retrogressed on the watch of the ruling party. He claimed that it t...

NIN: NIMC Debunks Website Crash Speculations, Says its Undergoing Upgrade

22Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Communication, Covid-19, Information Technology, News, Nigeria

NIN: NIMC Debunks Website Crash Speculations, Says its Undergoing Upgrade

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has rubbished reports that its website, nimc.gov.ng, has crashed. It said the site is undergoing an upgrade for best performance as many Nigerians seek to obtain their National Identity Numbers (NIN), adding that the site would be available on Tuesday (today). Thousands of Nigerians had rushed to NIMC offices across the country on Monday to obtain their NIN following the directive by the Federal Government to telecommunication service providers to block SIM cards not linked to NIN within two weeks. The crowd at various NIMC offices amounted to breach of COVID-19 protocol on mass gathering put in place by the government thereby forcing the NIMC to close its offices in several parts of the country on Monday. Though the developmen...

IPOB’s Security Outfit Laughable Says South-East Governors

21Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

IPOB’s Security Outfit Laughable Says South-East Governors

The leadership of the South-East Governors Forum has asked the people of the region to shun the security outfit set up by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, while speaking with journalists on the recent development across the country. According to Umahi, the governors of the zone had been putting their best to ensure the safety of lives and property of citizens of the South-East region, noting that Kanu’s security outfit is laughable. Umahi while warning that the southeast governors would never tolerate a repeat of the destruction that followed the #EndSARS protests, urged the youths to avoid being used as tools to fan the ...

21Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Transportation

Ban Flights from UK, Atiku Urges FG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal Government to act quickly to avert preventable casualties by banning fights from the United Kingdom as the country battles the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 presidential election urged FG to learn from European countries that banned flights from the United Kingdom. This was contained in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja titled ‘An Ounce of Prevention Is Better Than a Pound of Cure’. Atiku said, “We must face the reality that our health sector is not sufficiently prepared to handle a sudden and unpredictable surge of this pandemic. We have already lost lives needlessly. We need not lose more. “Already, prudent nations are taking prompt action, ...

LASG Seals Cubana Night Club for Breaching COVID-19 Protocols

20Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Safety

LASG Seals Cubana Night Club for Breaching COVID-19 Protocols

The Lagos State Government on Sunday sealed the Cubana night club, Ikeja GRA for violating the COVID-19 protocols introduced to curb the second wave of the virus in the state. Reports say the popular relaxation spot was sealed after inspection officials from the Lagos State Safety Commission arrived at the premises and discovered that the management was breaching the safety guidelines. The officials found the entertainment spot booming at the point at the time of visit rather than closed as ordered by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In a viral video on social media obtained by African News Today, a crowd of people were seen making their way out of the premises without wearing facemask or face shields as prescribed by the safety protocols. The closure took place hours aft...

Nigeria To Commence Manufacturing of Vaccines Soon – NAFDAC

18Dec

By Chinedu Ibeakanma1 Comment

News, Nigeria

Nigeria To Commence Manufacturing of Vaccines Soon – NAFDAC

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has expressed confidence that Nigeria would soon start manufacturing vaccines, with the upgrading of existing laboratories across the country. She stated that achieving the ISO 9001 in June 2019, which is the world’s most recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard, places the country in good standing to strive to get to maturity level three, which enables the country manufacture its own vaccines. Speaking during the NAFDAC’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony for 2019 and 2020, where serving and retired staff were awarded for excellence and dedication, Prof. Adeyeye said, “NAFDAC is a leading national regulator in Africa. The Agency is driven by internation...

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed

17Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Breaking News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Terrorism, Violence

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed

The Katsina State Government on Thursday night at about 9pm announced the release of the 333 boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara who were abducted when bandits invaded the School on Friday December 11, 2020. A statement from the Secretary to Government of Katsina State, Mustapha Mohammed Inuwa confirming the release of the boys said they are being transported to the Government House for presentation to the Governor.

Ganduje Orders Closure of Schools in Kano

16Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Ganduje Orders Closure of Schools in Kano

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Sanusi Kiru, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Kano on Wednesday. The statement failed to state the reason for the closure of the schools, but reports suggest the development might be connected to the hike in cases of COVID-19 in some parts of the country, which has prompted the closure of schools in states such as Kaduna and Jigawa. The development might also not be unconnected to the recent kidnap of over 300 schoolboys from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State which Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for. In the same ...

Insecurity: DSS Absolves Security Agencies of Blame, Asks Nigerians for Support

14Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Insecurity: DSS Absolves Security Agencies of Blame, Asks Nigerians for Support

The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked Nigerians to rally support in checkmating insecurity rather than blaming the security agencies. The call was made by the Director-General of DSS, Yusuf Bichi, in Abuja during the Security and Emergency Awards (SEMA 2020), where the organisation was conferred with an award by a security tabloid, Emergency Digest. Bichi who was represented by Peter Afunanya, service spokesperson said the support of the citizens was vital, especially in gathering intelligence. He stressed that was a need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building a nation where the security of life and property is guaranteed. "We call on Nigerians to support security agencies and the government. Security is no longer for government and security agencies; there is...