The Northern Christian Youth Professionals have commended President Tinubu’s administration for the substantial revenue savings achieved since the removal of the fuel subsidy, advising the states, local government areas to review economic policies and palliatives distribution structures. In a statement signed by the association Chairman, Isaac Abrak said: “The redirection of these funds towards enhancing the living conditions of Nigerians, particularly the less privileged, is a testament to the President’s genuine intention to end the misappropriation of trillions of naira by a select few oil cabals under the guise of paying oil subsidies.” Abrak said: “However, the recent national protest…
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The Delta State Government has disclosed paying over N130 billion out of N465 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. The Executive Assistant (New Media) to the Delta State Governor, Mr Felix Ofu disclosed this on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 while speaking to journalists in Asaba, the Delta State capital. He said “This administration inherited N465 billion and as of March 2024, Sheriff Oborevwori-led government had been able to pay over N130 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. “The government of Sheriff Oborevwori know that every debt accumulated will not only be at the neck…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 said the police, military and other agencies involved in the management of the #EndBadGovernance protest did not use excessive force on protesters. Egbetokun, who disclosed this at a meeting of security agencies heads in Abuja, noted that rather, there were attacks on security agents deployed to manage the protests. Nigerian police boss also added the military and police did not use live ammunition during the protests. “The police and the military and indeed no other security agency involved in the management of this protest has deployed excessive use of…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Oyo to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in compliance with the Electricity Act 2023. This was outlined in Order No: NERC/2024/110 issued by the commission on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 The order, signed by the NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, will take effect from 6 August 2024. According to NERC, the Government of Oyo State has initiated the implementation of the recent constitutional amendments and the Electricity Act provisions. The state has complied with the necessary conditions and is keen to assume regulatory oversight…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has said trials for suspects arrested during the Endbadgovernance protests have commenced. Thegazellenews.com reported that the police had on Monday, 5 August, 2024 said over 800 suspects who committed various offences during the protest had been arrested. Speaking during a meeting of security agency heads in Abuja on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024, Egbetokun said in Kano, suspects were being tried at the police headquarters because of their numbers. “I want to tell you that the trail of those suspects arrested during protests has begun. In Kano for example, because we have a large…
Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, thegazellenews.com reports. The former Super Eagles Assistant Coach signed a two-year contract with the option of additional year. The experienced tactician won the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with Enyimba in 2019. Abdallah , who also helped Katsina United secure promotion to the NPFL two seasons ago, holds a UEFA A License, underlining his qualifications and commitment to excellence. Kano Pillars will kick off the 2024/25 season at home against the newly promoted Ikorodu City.
Two senior civil servants have been dismissed by the Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC), over alleged examination malpractice. The duo were indicted for gross misconduct, which contravened laid rules and regulations of the Service. The decision was taken during the Commission’s 27th and 28th plenary sessions, held on Tuesday July 30, 20243 and Thursday, August 1, 2024. Their demotion was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the Information Officer of the Commission, Saleh Umar, on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024. The officers demoted are Shamsuddeen Baban Takko, a Senior Executive Officer (General) in the Bauchi State Agency…
The US Vice President, Kamala Harris Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 announced Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. This is as the VP prepares to take on Republican Donald Trump in November’s US election. Walz brings a rural Midwestern perspective to the Democrat’s campaign while also having notched liberal policy goals such as cannabis legalisation and increasing worker protections.
The African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mediation Training Institute (MTI-Nigeria) to strengthen peace building and conflict resolution efforts in Africa. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony on Monday, 5 August, 2024 in Abuja, the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, said it is epoch to discuss peace as a fundamental concept to Africa’s collective existence and well-being. “Peace provides the foundation upon which prosperity, stability, and development are built. It nurtures relationships, fosters economic growth, and allows for the flourishing of human potential. “Similarly, stakeholders…
The founder of Deliverance Ministry of the Good Shepherd, Umuihita Avu, Owerri West LGA Imo State, Pastor Desmond Eke, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for raping the wife of his church member. An Imo State High Court presided over by Justice T.N. Nzeukwu found him guilty of taking advantage of the woman who had vested so much trust in him. Pastor Eke faced trial on a three-count charge of raping the woman who is also a member of his church and administering a stupefying substance on his victim which made her dizzy and weak. According to the prosecution…