Month: July 2022

ITF debunks online report on Sponsorship of Nigerian Students Abroad

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The management of the Industrial Training Fund, ITF has refuted a report published by some Online Newspapers, allegedly stated that the agency sponsored some Nigerian students abroad for overseas study, which ITF described as the handiwork of mischief makers. In a statement made available to newsmen, in Abuja on Monday, by the Public Affairs Department ITF stated that; ” The attention of the management of the Industrial Training Fund has been drawn to some online publication alleging that the Nigeria Labour congress, NLC as part of its two-day solidarity strike…

Oyo CJ swears-in former Attorney-General, Bayo Lawal as new Deputy Gov .

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, charged the new Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Abdulroheem Adebayo Adeleke Lawal, to see his position as a responsibility to deliver good governance to the people of Oyo State.   The Governor gave this charge shortly after Lawal, a former Oyo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice as well as the immediate past chairman of the state’s Housing Corporation, took an oath of office administered by the Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Muntar Abimbola.   The Governor, while speaking at…

POSN kicks as El-rufai blocks Peter Obi supporters from using Arewa House

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Peter Obi Support Network (PSON) has condemned Kaduna State Governor ,Nasir El-rufai for his decision to prevent a planned Northern Summit in support of Mr. Peter Obi from holding at the Arewa House in Kaduna state. Governor El-rufai through his spokesperson called the Manager of Arewa House to notify POSN spokesman that “we cannot have Peter/Datti Northern Summit in Arewa House”, less than 24 hours to the event. The Governor failed to give any reason for turning down the group’s widely advertised use of the venue. The frontline support group…

Niger Police nabs 10 notorious suspects for Thuggery, Youth restiveness,Gangster for culpable homicide

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Nigeria Police Force,Niger state command,in its continuous onslaught against thuggery, youth restiveness and disturbance of public peace in Minna metropolis and its environs, on 17th July,2022 at about 1630hrs, the tactical teams in the metropolis raided criminal hideouts and arrested the following suspects: -Fatima Ibrahim aged 15yrs ‘f’ of Tayi area, Minna -Abdulrahman Yahuza (a.k.a Mailace) aged 17yrs ‘m’ of Angwan-Daji -Alhassan Yau (a.k.a Abba) aged 15yrs ‘m’ of Angwan-Daji -Ahmed Yunusa aged 16yrs ‘m’ of Angwan-Daji -Yakubu Sani aged 15yrs ‘m’ of Angwan-Daji -Abdulganiu Bello aged 17yrs ‘m’ of…

BREAKING : Oyo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the impeachment of the state Deputy Governor, Engr Rauf Olaniyan   The announcement was made today following the adoption of the recommendations of the report of the seven-man panel set up to investigate allegations levelled against the Deputy Governor.   The panel report was read by the Majority Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin.   Recall that Olaniyan had filed responses to the allegations against him by the lawmakers and approached the court to stop the State Assembly from removing as Deputy…

Fuji House of Commotion star,Sola Onayiga,is dead

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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning with the death of another veteran actress, Sola Onayiga. This is coming after Newsband had reported about the death of Ada Ameh, a Nollywood actress who reportedly collapsed and died when she visited an oil company toyshop in Delta State with her family. Meanwhile, Sola before her demise, was known for her role as Ireti aka Cooking Practicals in the defunct television sitcom, Checkmate. Also, the gap-tooth actress was famed as a lead actress in Fuji House of Commotion, a Nigerian…

Troops neutralise Terrorists, Bandits, recover Arms, ammunitions in Benue, Katsina states

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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in a fierce battle eliminated terrorists on 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, conducted a raid operation at Chito General area, Sankera council ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State and in the process, came in contact with suspected bandits. Bandits on sighting the advancing troops, fired at the direction of the troops. Troops responded with heavy/superior fire power and neutralized Three bandits while others escaped. Troops searched bandits hideout and recovered 18 motorcycles used by the bandits to terrorise the general area.…

Surgical Operation: Senate President wishes VP Yemi Osinbajo speedy recovery

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent a get-well-soon message to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is recuperating in Lagos after a surgical procedure on Saturday to treat a pain in his leg. Lawan joined other Nigerians and well-wishers in expressing relief from the success of the surgical procedure. “I wish our Vice President a full and speedy recovery. We thank God for the success of the surgical procedure and pray God, the Great Physician, to touch him with His healing hand and perfect the healing.…

Zamfara Govt suspends Emir for turbaning Kidnap kingpin as Sarkin Fulani

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The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mutawalle has suspended the Emir of Birnin Yantodo, Alhaji Aliyu Marafa, for conferring a chieftaincy title on a banditry kingpin, Ado Alero. Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, in a statement, announced the suspension of the Emir with immediate effect, stated that the State government distanced itself from all the processes. The State government, however, assigned Alh. Mahe Garba Marafa, the District Head of ‘Yandoto, to take charge of the affairs of the emirate. The government, according to the statement, also raised a six-man…

Internet Safety Advocate, Rotimi Onadipe advises Netizen to educate themselves about common Cyber Security measures

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An advocate of internet safety, Mr. Rotimi Onadipe has advised internet users to educate themselves about common cyber security measures to reduce their vulnerability to cyber crimes. Onadipe, author and publisher of internet safety magazine, who has being at the forefront of creating awareness and educating the public about the dangers and lasting solutions to internet abuse gave the advice in Ibadan on Saturday July 16th 2022 while delivering a lecture on internet safety. He said: “In today’s digital age, the advancement of technology has made many individuals, companies and…