Month: September 2024

Nigerian troops kill another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore in Zamfara

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Security operatives have reportedly killed Kachalla Makore, a notorious bandit kingpin, and several of his fighters, in Magami area of Gusau LGA in Zamfara. This was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle.   Makama disclosed that the operation took place on Sunday along the Kwankele road in the Magami area of Gusau Local Government Area in Zamfara state.   According to Zagazola, the bandit leader and his men were reportedly en route to recover…

Bobrisky: FG orders probe of bribery allegation against prison Controller General

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The Nigerian government has ordered a comprehensive investigation into bribery allegations within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).   Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior in a statement on Wednesday, through his media aide, Babatunde Alao, said he unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour.   The directive came after VeryDarkMan, the activist, shared a video online wherein Bobrisky claimed she bribed some Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials with N15,000,000 to drop the money laundering charges against her.   The crossdresser, whose birth name is Idris Okuneye, was released from…

Nelson siblings, Divine and Dave join Medical Profession, as Babcock University inducts 92 new Doctors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A remarkable journey culminated in celebration as Dr Divine and Dr Dave Nelson marked their achievements alongside family and friends during the 9th induction ceremony at Babcock University on Tuesday. The newly minted doctors, Dr Divine and Dr Dave, raised by a single mother, joined 92 successful colleagues at the well-attended 2024 all ‘stethoscope event, held in the 600-seat auditorium of the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State.   Amb Peace Onuiri, the proud mother of the First-class graduates, expressed her overwhelming joy as…

Senate confirms Kekere-Ekun as 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria

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The Senate has confirmed Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).   Kekere-Ekun, the 23rd CJN, was confirmed on Wednesday after fielding questions from senators for more than two hours. She has held the office since August in acting capacity.   During the confirmation hearing, the CJN answered questions on the reforms she hopes to introduce as the head of the judicial arm of government.   Responding to questions from the senators, the Acting CJN promised to ensure that the judiciary remains insulated from external influence. Additionally,…

Tinubu set to reshuffle cabinet, says Ministers not telling Nigerians about his achievements

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hinted at a plan to reshuffle his cabinet, signaling imminent changes in the leadership of key ministries.   Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, told state house correspondents on Wednesday that “the president has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.   “I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October 1, but he will surely do it. That is what I will say. But he has not given us any timeline,” Onanuga…

FG approves increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 To N77,000

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The Federal Government has approved a substantial increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.   A press statement issued by the NYSC Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, said corps members’ monthly allowance is now pegged at N77,000, up from the previous N33,000.     The statement said the increment would be effective from July 2024, in accordance with Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.   The statement reads;   “The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly…

‘You Goofed Again’ — Experts disagree with Dangote over erroneous claim, say petrol not 40% cheaper in Nigeria than Saudi Arabia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Founder of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, stirred controversy and disbelief among oil industry statistics pundits when he declared that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol is cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia. The billionaire, who said this in an interview with Bloomberg, claimed that the product is 40% cheaper in Nigeria than in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A fact-check on this statement by Lagos based online publication, Platform Africa, using data from Saudi Arabia and other reputable global statistic websites and online platforms showed that…

Tinubu asks world leaders at UNGA to lift debt burden on Nigeria, other nations

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged global leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing nations.   Tinubu who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stated this while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, United States.   Represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the high-level annual global event, the president…

IGP’s wife, Elizabeth Egbetokun commissions FCT Command POWA Secretariat

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The National Chairperson of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 commissioned the secretariat of the FCT Command POWA at the FCT Command’s new site in Utako District, Abuja.   The event was attended by the Inspector General of Police, ably represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations, DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji,the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 7, AIG Benneth C. Igweh, Commissioner of Police, FEDOPS, CP Vungwoh Kwaimo; as well as other senior officers and guests.…

BELLO GATE: EFCC ,Bello& Rule Of Law By Ahmad Nas

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Corruption is certainly not a new phenomenon in Nigeria. Rather, it has long been an intrinsic element of Nigerian society affecting virtually all spheres of the West African country.   Anecdotal evidence indicates that corruption is culturally acceptable because members of the family, tribe or ethnic group benefit from an individual’s ill-gotten gains.   To highlight the importance of anti-corruption for socio-economic growth — which is being raised globally — the anti-graft agency; EFCC, has arrested, detained and even prosecuted some public office holders including formers governors, ministers managing directors…