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The Nigeria Army has solicited the support and cooperation of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the fight against insecurity in Katsina State. Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brig.-Gen. Oluremi Fadairo solicited the cooperation when he paid a familiarisation visit to the NSCDC Command in Katsina on Thursday. “The visit is for familiarisation and to seek for your support and cooperation to collectively face security challenges in the state. “I am here to extend my hand of fellowship to the Command, and my doors are always open to promote good working relationships between us,’’…

The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, Mr Musa Garba, has presented N22.5 million cheque to families of 58 police officers who died in active service in the state. A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, said that the cheques were presented by the CP on behalf of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun. “The pains associated with the loss of our fallen heroes are incomparable to the value of the cheques issued to the families. READ ALSO: Kaduna Govt pays N205m to tertiary institutions for scholarship “It…

BRICS leaders announced on Thursday that six countries have agreed to join the organisation to expand areas of partnership. The six countries’ membership would take effect on January 1, 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced at a press conference during the 15th BRICS Summit. “We value the interests of other countries in building the partnership of BRICS,” said Ramaphosa. The countries are Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. READ ALSO: Kano Gov’t to Pay Tuition Fees for 7,000 BUK students BRICS leaders met here from August 22 to 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa to…

The Kano State Executive Council has given the green light for the disbursement of N700 million to cover the tuition fees of 7,000 indigenous students studying at Bayero University Kano (BUK). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf shared this development via his official Facebook page.. This decision follows previous efforts by the Kano State Government and BUK authorities to address concerns surrounding a significant increase in school fees. Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata, the Commissioner for Higher Education, engaged with BUK to explore ways of mitigating the more than 100 percent hike in fees, which had raised concerns about potential student dropouts. In…

The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo Government-owned Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma. NAFDAC’s approval of the drug for public use was announced in a statement by Otunba Mike Aladenika, AAU Head, Corporate Communication, Office of the Vice Chancellor. The statement was made available to NAN on Thursday in Benin. “Its bid to reclaim its enviable position among the comity of institutions, grounded in research and higher learning, has…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Sokoto State, has warned motorists to desist from parking indiscriminately at market places or face the consequences. Mr Abdullahi Hassan, FRSC Sokoto Sector Commander, gave the warning in a statement issued to newsmen by Muhammad Halidu, the command’s Public Relation Officer, on Wednesday in the state. According to Hassan, the corps, in collaboration with the Sokoto state Environment Sanitation Task Force, is set to evacuate all vehicles that are parked indiscriminately at the state old market and Abu Dankure market areas. READ ALSO: Nigeria Records 3,620 Abduction, N302 Million Paid Ransom in One…

A recent intelligence report by SB Morgan has unveiled the alarming surge in kidnapping incidents in Nigeria, revealing that a staggering 3,620 persons fell victim to 582 separate kidnapping cases across the country, between July 2022 and June 2023. The report titled “The Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry: Follow the Money,” disclosed these figures. The report sheds light on the economic dimension of the crisis, pointing out that kidnappings have been accompanied by ransom demands of at least N5 billion, with an actual sum exceeding N302 million. However, it is noted that the actual ransom payments could be even higher…

Lagos State’s Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has sounded the alarm about a disturbing surge in the production of locally crafted replicas of foreign-made pistols, AK 47 rifles, and other assault weapons within the state. Owohunwa, in his statement, said the troubling development showcases an increasing local mastery in the creation of various firearm models. The Police Commissioner conveyed this information during a briefing with the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, who was conducting an inspection of police units across the state. He said the present distinctive security challenges in the state is on account of its…

The naira depreciated against the dollar on Wednesday as it exchanged at N773.42 at the Investors and Exporters window. It lost by 0.35 per cent compared with N770.72 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N781.49 to the dollar on Wednesday. A spot exchange rate of N799.90 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled at N773.42. The naira sold for as low as N738 to the dollar within the day’s trading. A total of 169.07 million dollar was traded at the investors and exporters…

The civil aviation authority of Russia has confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner Group, was listed as a passenger on a jet that tragically crashed, claiming the lives of all individuals on board. The crash occurred in the Tver region, situated north of Moscow. The aircraft, an Embraer, was reportedly en route from Moscow to St Petersburg and was carrying three crew members along with seven passengers, including Prigozhin. Initial reports from the Wagner-linked Telegram channel Grey Zone suggested that the jet was shot down by air defenses. According to local witnesses, two loud noises were heard preceding…

In a recent development, the Lagos State House of Assembly has declined to approve 17 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sources reveal that the legislators, who had expressed dissatisfaction with the list upon its initial submission a few weeks ago, have endorsed 22 of the nominated candidates. READ ALSO: President Tinubu salutes Sultan of Sokoto at 67 Among the nominees met with rejection by the assembly are former Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, and former Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. More to follow… READ ALSO: NDLEA launches manhunt for drug dealer…

Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, inspected the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System rehabilitation project as first official assignment. Wike told journalists during a visit to the ARMT Metro Station, in Abuja, that the measure was part of his resolve to address challenges affecting public transportation in the FCT. According to him, transportation is one of the sectors he intends to transform in the short time to improve public transportation in the capital city. “Transportation is one of the sectors we intend to intervene in the short term to reduce traffic congestion…

The ad hoc committee investigating the face-off between Super Falcons and Officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has once again summoned Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the federation. Rep. Blessing Onu, the Chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating the face off, reinvited Gusau after he failed to appear on Tuesday. Re-inviting the NFF president, Onu said the sitting of the committee was not to witch hunt anyone but to discharge its functions in line with the mandate of the House. Onuh who issued the notice, frowned at the NFF President’s deliberate refusal to honour the invitation of the…

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to allocate the slot of the Minister of Youths to persons from the South-West zone with tract records of participation in youths activities across the country. The call was made in a letter to the president by the APC South-West Young Stakeholders Forum on Wednesday and signed by its chairman, Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo and co-Chairman, Babajide Akeredolu in Abuja. Recall that Tinubu at last ditch, reassigned Mr Abubakar Momoh, who was previously assigned to youth minister portfolio, to Ministry of Niger Delta, leaving the former vacant. READ ALSO: Lawyer, three others to remain in custody…

A lawyer, Taiwo Segun (37), and three others are to cool their heels behind bars at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan till Oct. 25 for allegedly faking a kidnap and extortion of N9.3 million. The order was given on Wednesday by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, presided over by Mr M.O. Mudashiru. He ordered that Segun and his three co-travellers, Olorunfemi Olakunle (38), Adams Danjuma (36) and Azubuike Agu (35) be kept in custody pending advice from the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution. The police arraigned the accused on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, extortion, obtainment, giving false…

A Shari’a Court in Kaduna State on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old man , Inuwa Ahmad be given 35 strokes of the cane for stealing a cellphone and building materials worth N130,000. The judge Malam Anass Khalifa, who gave the order also sentenced the convict to six months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to theft. ” The court was lenient to you because you did not waste the court’s time before pleading guilty. ”The court will reduce the 50 strokes of cane intended to 35 strokes hoping it will serve as a lesson to you not to steal again,” he…

Germany’s Cabinet is set to find an agreement on a draft law on Wednesday that would make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender. The so-called Self-Determination Act would allow for those changes at government registry offices in a simple procedure. At the moment, changing one’s gender requires expert assessments and a court decision. The law was aimed at transgender, intersex and non-binary people, the Family and Justice Ministries said. READ ALSO: Alleged N6.9bn procurement fraud: Again Emefiele, others’ arraignment stalled It had been criticised by conservative parties and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Many…

India has achieved a historic milestone in space exploration with the successful landing of a spacecraft on the rugged, unexplored south pole of the moon. The mission is being hailed as crucial to lunar exploration and a testament to India’s status as a space power. This achievement comes just days after a Russian lander faced a crash during a similar attempt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending a regional summit in South Africa, expressed his elation, stating, “This moment is unforgettable. It is phenomenal. This is a victory cry of a new India.” As the spacecraft touched down, scientists, officials, and…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved for the demolition of buildings in 30 slum areas, including Garki and Jabi, in a bid to restore the FCT’s master plan and eliminate unauthorized structures. The decision targets approximately 6,000 buildings that have been marked for demolition, aiming to eliminate shanties and unauthorized structures across the territory. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had reported that Wike, after his inauguration as Minister, vowed to restore the master plan of FCT, saying that all illegal structures would be demolished and that his administration was ready to end land speculations. He stated that…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a manhunt for Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, a Lagos-based drug dealer in the Lekki area, who is reportedly evading authorities after injuring one of its officers during an attempt to evade arrest. According to Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA spokesperson, the incident happened when operatives conducted a search and potential arrest at Kayode’s residence in Lekki on August 18, following intelligence indicating his involvement in illicit drug activities. “Anti-narcotics officers of the agency had on Friday 18th August stormed the residence of the wanted drug dealer located at 2/3 Adetola Ayeni close, Lekki,…