The Nigerian military authorities have arrested and detained a Nigerian Navy commander, Nicholas Uchendu Akalezi aka Akalieze, and 10 other naval personnel for alleged violent activities in Kogi State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. It was learned that on Thursday Akalieze with service No: NN2880 NDA and from Course 54, a native of Imo State,Continue reading "Nigerian Military Arrests Navy Commander, 10 Other Personnel In Kogi Ahead Of Saturday Elections After SaharaReporters’ Story"
EXCLUSIVE: Controversy Surrounds Nigerian Judge’s Handling Of Emefiele’s Scandalous Bail As Security Agents Place Ex-Central Bank Gov’s Home Under Surveillance
There is controversy surrounding the handling of the bail granted to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi. SaharaReporters reported on Wednesday that Justice Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja had granted Emefiele bail. Justice Adeniyi ordered that Emefiele should beContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Controversy Surrounds Nigerian Judge’s Handling Of Emefiele’s Scandalous Bail As Security Agents Place Ex-Central Bank Gov’s Home Under Surveillance"
300 Women in Ganye Benefits from FG Empowerment Program
No fewer than 300 women from Ganye Local Government of Adamawa State benefited from the Federal Government Economic empowerment initiative which is targeted at women in the country. The initiative is aimed at supporting women to ensure better economic opportunities for them to be self-reliant and also addressing gender inequality. The women in Ganye areContinue reading "300 Women in Ganye Benefits from FG Empowerment Program"
Central Bank Warns Against Panic Naira Withdrawals, Insists Old And New Notes Remain Legal Tender In Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated that old naira notes had not been banned and would remain legal tender in Nigeria. The apex bank noted that there has been anxiety among members of the public over the legality or otherwise of old naira banknotes. A statement signed on Wednesday by the CBN Director ofContinue reading "Central Bank Warns Against Panic Naira Withdrawals, Insists Old And New Notes Remain Legal Tender In Nigeria"
38-year-old Primary School Watchman ‘Commits Suicide’ On Work Premises In Bauchi
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of a security guard in his 30s, Mallam Abdullahi Ardo, who reportedly committed suicide in Bauchi State. The spokesman for the state police command, Mahid Muazu Abubakar revealed this on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to the police spokesman, the late Ado, agedContinue reading "38-year-old Primary School Watchman ‘Commits Suicide’ On Work Premises In Bauchi"
Walin Ganye Empowered 300 Women. Philip B.
Alh. Sadiq Mohammed (Walin Ganye), the former deputy chairman of Nigeria Pilgrims Board, chairman of Shamad Concept Nigeria Limited, chairman of the Nigeria Airline (Kabo Air), and chairman of Ashma Investment Nigeria Limited among others, sponsored a two-day skills acquisition training empowerment program of 300 women. The program which lasted from 3rd to 4th NovemberContinue reading "Walin Ganye Empowered 300 Women. Philip B."
Organised Labour To Shut Down Imo State, Disconnect Power Supply, Stop Flights In And Out
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to withdraw services and shut down Imo State, starting from Tuesday midnight. The unions made the resolution at the end of the Joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NLC and TUC held on Tuesday. In a communique issued at the endContinue reading "Organised Labour To Shut Down Imo State, Disconnect Power Supply, Stop Flights In And Out"
I’ll Give No Room For Errors – Hon. Kwamoti. Our Correspondent
The member representing Demsa, Numan and Lamurde Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Kwamoti Laori has attributed the sustenance of his electoral victory to his consistency and quality representation of his constituency through the promotion of citizens welfare and infrastructural development.Speaking to Pioneer Correspondent at his Yola Residence recently, the member said that heContinue reading "I’ll Give No Room For Errors – Hon. Kwamoti. Our Correspondent"
Nigerian Army Arrests 19 Suspects For Murder, Kidnapping In Kaduna, Plateau, Kills Four Bandits
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said a total of 19 suspects were arrested in connection with various crimes in Kaduna and Plateau states. The army said three persons were arrested for kidnapping while four were arrested for murder; also four suspects were arrested in connection with attacks on villages and two for illicit drug peddlingContinue reading "Nigerian Army Arrests 19 Suspects For Murder, Kidnapping In Kaduna, Plateau, Kills Four Bandits "
Nigerian Navy Arrests Eight Illegal Migrants On Vessel Heading For Côte d’Ivoire In Lagos
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft in Lagos State has arrested eight stowaways who boarded a vessel heading to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire capital. This was revealed in a navy release on Monday by Sub-Lieutenant HA Collins, Base Information Officer, stating that the illegal migrants were arrested in Lagos on Friday. According to the navy authorities,Continue reading "Nigerian Navy Arrests Eight Illegal Migrants On Vessel Heading For Côte d’Ivoire In Lagos"
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