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Senate May Reinstate Ningi Soon – Sources Assert

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Senate May Reinstate Ningi Soon – Sources Assert According to insiders, there is a possibility that the three-month suspension imposed on Senator Abdul Ningi for allegedly padding the 2024 budget with N3.7 trillion may undergo a review. Recall that the Red Chamber, under the leadership of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, decided to suspend the Bauchi lawmaker amidst the ongoing controversy. Initially, Jimoh Ibrahim, a member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, proposed a motion to suspend Ningi for 12 months, citing allegations of criminal misinformation and breach of peace…

Countries affected by the regional internet blackout

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Countries affected by the regional internet blackout A severe internet outage that is now plaguing several countries in the region is interfering with e-commerce and connection in those countries. This unplanned interruption has hurt both individuals and businesses by raising questions about the reliability and consistency of the internet network in the affected countries. The following nations are impacted by this network outage: Ivory Coast (Severe) Liberia (Excellent) Benin (Excellent) Ghana (Excellent) Burkina Faso (Excellent) Cameron (Medium) and Togo (Medium) Gabon (Middle) Namibia (Middle) Niger (Middle) Nigeria (Deep) Lesotho (Min)…

First-ever Providus Bank sponsors The Providus Hive

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First-ever Providus Bank sponsors The Providus Hive Providus Bank is pleased to present the highly awaited Providus Hive Fest, which will be held at The Balmoral Palace from the 31st of March to the 1st of April 2024. Meet Circo, the online networking platform that elevates African producers and content. Company Introducing Circo: the web-based platform that offers reserved usernames exclusively and elevates African content creators and content. Featuring over 150 exhibitors displaying the best in fashion, cuisine, and beauty, this fascinating event offers to be an expression of innovation,…

Edo APC: Idahosa Emerges As Running Mate To Okpebholo For Edo Guber Election

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Edo APC: Idahosa Emerges As Running Mate To Okpebholo For Edo Guber Election The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has selected Dennis Idahosa as the running mate to Senator Monday Okpebholo for the governorship election in Edo State on 21 September. This decision is anticipated to effectively resolve the crisis after the party’s primaries for the gubernatorial election.  It could be recalled that the party’s primary election held on 17 February resulted in three different winners. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state, who chaired the election committee, declared…

Again, Bandits Stormed Kaduna Community, Abduct 14 People

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Again, Bandits Stormed Kaduna Community, Abduct 14 People No fewer than fourteen individuals have been taken hostage by suspected bandits in the Dogon Noma-Ungwan Gamo community located in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This occurrence transpired just a week after 61 individuals were abducted in the Buda community, also situated in Kajuru LGA. Although the police authorities have yet to confirm the assault, Sani Musa, a youth leader, informed Channels Television that a significant number of bandits raided the Dogon Noma community in the early hours of…

You Won’t Go Unpunished – President Tinubu Tells Killers Of 16 Soldiers In Delta Community

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You Won’t Go Unpunished – President Tinubu Tells Killers Of 16 Soldiers In Delta Community President Bola Tinubu has declared that the perpetrators behind the deaths of 16 military personnel in Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, will face justice. Recall that on the 14th of March, a tragic incident occurred where 16 soldiers and officers were ambushed and killed while responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State. The casualties included the Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, 12 soldiers, and…

The Republic of Niger Terminates Military Cooperation With United States

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The Republic of Niger Terminates Military Cooperation With United States Niger’s government has made an official announcement that it is terminating its military cooperation agreement with the United States, effective immediately. This decision was made just one day after a high-ranking US delegation departed Niger, following a three-day visit aimed at reestablishing contact with the military junta that had overthrown the President and aligned itself more closely with Russia. The government’s statement explained that it has chosen to formally reject, effective immediately, the agreement pertaining to US military and civilian…

16 Military Personnel Die In Delta Communal Clash – DHQs Confirmed

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16 Military Personnel Die In Delta Communal Clash – DHQs Confirmed The deaths of 16 military personnel were verified by the Defence headquarters on Thursday as they were attending to a distress call amidst a communal conflict between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State. The acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, disclosed in a statement yesterday that the deceased soldiers belonged to the 181 Amphibious Battalion stationed at Bomadi Local Government Area. Among those killed were the Commanding Officer, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers. “The…

Rivers State Commissioner For Works, George-Kelly Alabo Resigns, Joins Tinubu’s Govt

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Rivers State Commissioner For Works, George-Kelly Alabo Resigns, Joins Tinubu’s Govt Rivers State Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo, has resigned.  Alabo, who is known to be a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, relinquished  his position in Rivers State to join the administration of President Bola Tinubu. His resignation is coming following his appointment by President Tinubu as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). It could be recalled that Alabo was among the commissioners, who resigned their appointments in the State…

Tinubu Appoints Ja’afar Isa Boss Of Almajiri Commission, Appoints Special Assistant On Chieftaincy Matters

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Tinubu Appoints Ja’afar Isa Boss Of Almajiri Commission, Appoints Special Assistant On Chieftaincy Matters President Bola Tinubu has designated Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.   It is worth noting that Isa was a former Military Administrator of Kaduna State. Additionally, Tinubu has selected Tijani Hashim Abbas as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Chieftaincy Matters. These appointments were officially announced in a statement released on Friday evening by the Special Adviser to the President…