Day: September 17, 2024

Senators visit Maiduguri, donate N74m to flood victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated N74m to support the victims of the devastating flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, last week.   The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, disclosed this on behalf of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, when he led some senators to Maiduguri on Tuesday.   Senator Barau said each of the 108 senators would donate N500,000 (N54m), while he personally announced the donation of N10m. The Northern Senators Forum also donated N10, totalling…

Flood Disaster: APRA commiserates with Nigerian, Cameroonian governments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African Public Relations Association (APRA),has expressed deepest sympathy to the Governments and people of Nigeria and Cameroon over the overwhelming floods ravaging the countries, particularly the recent flooding in Borno State and other parts of the Northeast zone in Nigeria, as well as in Cameroon’s Far North Province, with severity in the city of Yagoua, the capital of Mayo Danay Department.   APRA in a release signed by the Secretary General,Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan decried the occurrence of the distressing floods caused by the collapse of a dam in Maiduguri,…

It Is Illegal for NNPCL to fix prices of Dangote Petrol – Falana

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Falana has said it is illegal for the state oil company, NNPCL to determine prices of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol after deregulation.   Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, stated that the National Nigeria Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed its resolve to continue to sabotage the national economy through the reckless importation of cheaper petrol from foreign countries at a cost that the nation cannot afford, by selling the petrol produced by Dangote Refinery at a higher price.   Falana said it is illegal for the…

Tuition Fee Hike: University Of Ibadan Students resort to Online Begging for Financial Assistance

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Some students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State have taken to social media to beg for financial assistance to pay their tuition, which was recently hiked by the school authorities.   SaharaReporters reported in August that the students held massive protests to force the management to rescind its decision on the increment of school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session.   It was gathered that fees were increased from N230,000 to N412,000, which triggered reactions from the students.   Despite public demonstrations by the students and several interventions of…

Soludo swears in Law Mefor as new Commissioner for Information

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has sworn in Dr Law Mefor as the new commissioner for information.   The ceremony was performed at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka.   In a statement signed by his spokesman, Christian Aburime, Soludo said Dr. Mefor is assuming office at a time when the dissemination of accurate and timely information is more critical than ever before.   According to Governor Soludo, the new information commissioner brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that is expected to…

Borno Flood: House of Reps Delegation visits Maiduguri, donates ₦110m for Victims’ Support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A delegation from the House of Representatives, led by former House Leader, Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, on Tuesday, visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commiserate with the Government and People of the North Eastern State following the devastating floods that affected several communities.   The delegation of lawmakers from the House, representing all six geopolitical zones, included former Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, Rep. Victor Nwokolo, Rep. Fred Agbedi, Rep. Sada Soli, Rep. Ademorin Kuye, Rep. Iduma Igariwey Enwo, Rep. Aminu Sani Jaji, Rep. Bashir Zubairu…

Reps Minority Caucus says fuel pricing arrangement between NNPCL and Dangote Refineries Unacceptable,Exploitative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed its deep reservations and growing concerns over the recent statement issued by NNPC Ltd regarding the fuel pricing arrangement between the corporation and Dangote Refineries.   This was contained in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda stating that:   “The NNPCL Statement clearly indicated that the price of fuel has been set at an alarming N950 per litre in some parts of Nigeria, and an even more exorbitant N1000 per litre in other regions.   “We…

Now That Tinubu Is Back… ,By Reuben Abati

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The return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from what looked like a long trip abroad must come to many as a relief. When the President travelled on August 29, his destination was announced in very clear terms. He was heading to China to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in his capacity as Nigeria’s leader and as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS). The President himself has described his trip to China as successful. On September 2, he met with President Xi Jinping in the…

The Rise and Fall of Halilu Sububu: Bandit kingpin from Niger Republic who terrorized Northern Nigeria

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Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit kingpin, met his end in a decisive military operation on September 12, 2024, marking a significant victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism.   Known for his vast criminal empire and links to other notorious figures such as Bello Turji, Halilu was a name that struck fear into the hearts of communities across northern Nigeria.   His death, however, may signal a turning point in the battle against banditry and insurgency in the region.   The reign of a ruthless kingpin Halilu Sububu wasn’t just…

DG to Corps Members – Accept postings in Good Faith

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has implored Corps Members to accept postings to the different communities and various places of primary assignments in good faith and quickly settle down to the task of nation building and development in their respective places of primary Assignment.   General Ahmed stated this today at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi, Nasarawa State.   In his words”Accept your postings…