Year: 2024

Sixteen Lawmakers Suspended After Plot To Impeach Zamfara Speaker

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Sixteen Lawmakers Suspended After Plot To Impeach Zamfara Speaker There was a mild drama at a plenary on Monday after seven out of the twenty-four members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly took the decision to suspend sixteen members who had previously threatened to impeach the Speaker of the House, Bilyaminu Moriki, last Thursday. The suspended members were accused of forcefully entering the offices of the clerk of the house and the sergeant at arms, causing damage to property within the assembly complex. Speaker Moriki, leading the House, deemed…

BREAKING: Rights Group Commences Nationwide Protest In Lagos Despite Police Warning

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BREAKING: Rights Group Commences Nationwide Protest In Lagos Despite Police Warning Take It Back Movement, a human rights organization, has initiated a countrywide demonstration in Lagos to express their discontent with the prevailing economic difficulties in the nation. This action is taking place in defiance of the cautionary statement issued earlier by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade. The protest serves as a precursor to the upcoming labour strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday. Earlier, the police spokesperson in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin, relayed a statement where he cited…

Ondo Varsity Workers To Begin Strike Today

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Ondo Varsity Workers To Begin Strike Today The employees of the three universities under the ownership of the Ondo State Government are scheduled to begin an indefinite industrial action today. These universities include Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA); Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa; and University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo. The scheduled industrial strike was confirmed in a press release issued on Sunday by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions…

Defence Headquarters Dismisses Coup Rumour

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Defence Headquarters Dismisses Coup Rumour The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims made by an online media organization regarding the Presidential Guards Brigade being placed on high alert due to suspicious activities near the seat of power. The said reports suggest concerns of a coup plot. However, in a statement issued on Sunday, the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier Gen Tukur Gusau, emphasized that the article published online on 25 February 2024 was baseless and misleading. Gusau said: “The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a…

Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects In Army Uniform

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Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects In Army Uniform The Nasarawa State command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two individuals believed to be involved in armed robbery activities in the Ekye Development Area of Doma Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was conducted in response to complaints from residents. The suspects have been identified as Abdullahi Basso and Saidu Isah. The statement further revealed that the command had received reports of weekly armed robberies occurring on Thursday…

Tinubu Urges ECOWAS To Re-Examine Position On Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger

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Tinubu Urges ECOWAS To Re-Examine Position On Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger The President of Nigeria and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Tinubu, has emphasized the need for a reassessment of the regional body’s strategy in upholding constitutional order in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger. During his speech at the special summit in Abuja addressing peace, political, and security issues in the ECOWAS sub-region, Tinubu highlighted the necessity for bold and challenging choices given the current circumstances. Additionally, he appealed to the three-member…

JUST IN: Despite N7,000 Agreement With Manufacturers, Cement Sells For N11,000 In Lagos

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JUST IN: Despite N7,000 Agreement With Manufacturers, Cement Sells For N11,000 In Lagos Findings have revealed that despite the agreed price of N7,000 for cement with manufacturers, it is still being sold at a higher rate ranging from N10,000 to N11,000 in the Idimu area of Lagos state. According to The Nation, a retailer known as Alhaja dismissed the reports of the N7,000 price, labeling it as false information. She explained that during negotiations with the Federal Government, Dangote shut down all payment portals. When they were eventually reopened, the…

CBN Orders FX Sellers With $10,000 And Above To Declare Sources

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CBN Orders FX Sellers With $10,000 And Above To Declare Sources The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that individuals selling foreign exchange to Bureau De Change (BDC) in amounts equivalent to 10,000 dollars or more must disclose the sources of their forex. This directive is part of a revised regulatory framework aimed at controlling the activities of BDCs and reducing instability in the foreign exchange market. Sellers are also required to adhere to Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations, as well as foreign exchange laws and…

Europa League Round of 16 Draws [Complete Fixtures]

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Europa League Round of 16 Draws [Complete Fixtures] The Europa League Round of 16 draw for this season took place on Friday. Sparta Prague will be facing Liverpool as they strive to compete on multiple fronts in Jurgen Klopp’s last season. Qarabag will be challenging Bayer Leverkusen, who have maintained an undefeated record this season. Villarreal will be up against Marseille, and Brighton will be playing against Roma. The ultimate match is scheduled to be held at the Dublin Arena in Ireland on May 22. Below are the Full Fixtures:…

Port Harcourt Refinery At 80% Completion – Minister Announces, Gives Further Details

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Port Harcourt Refinery At 80% Completion – Minister Announces, Gives Further Details The Port Harcourt Refinery, as stated by the Federal Government, is nearing 80% completion and is expected to yield two million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and 2.2 million litres of diesel daily once operations resume. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun, confirmed this in a statement released on Thursday, disclosing that the existing refinery section will have a daily output of 54,000 barrels, while the…