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LEADERSHIP NEWS Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have arrested four suspected oil thieves in the creeks of Krakrama community in Degema local government area of Rivers State. Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Commodore Suleiman Ibrahim, disclosed this while speaking to journalists at one of the illegal bunkering sites. Ibrahim stated that the four suspects were arrested during a tour of illegal oil refining sites at the Krakrama creeks. Read the full story on https://leadership.ng/navy-arrests-4-suspected-oil-thieves-in-rivers/

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA No fewer than four persons were confirmed dead, while 11 others sustained injuries in a lone accident involving a Foton bus at the Aiyetoro axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to reporters in Abeokuta on Sunday. Mr Akinbiyi explained that the accident occurred at 09:59 a.m. and was caused by a tyre burst which led the commercial bus to somersault into a ditch. The TRACE spokesperson stated that the accident involved 15 people, which comprised three men and 12 women, saying that 11…

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Doctors in Cross River on Sunday embarked on a total and indefinite strike in solidarity with one of their members abducted on Thursday from her residence in Calabar, the state capital. This was contained in a communique signed by Felix Archibong, chairperson of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River branch, after an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) on Sunday in Calabar. It would be recalled that on Thursday, 13 July, Ekanem Ephraim, a medical practitioner with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), was kidnapped from her residence by armed men who pretended to be patients…

PREMIUM TIMES NEWS As the deadline issued by the Kano State Government for pharmaceutical traders to relocate to a new site elapsed on Friday, the police in the state said they will ensure compliance and punish any trader(s) found defaulting on the order. The state government issued an ultimatum to all pharmaceutical traders in Sabon Gari market in Fagge Local Government Area to relocate to the newly constructed market – Kano Economic City, located at ‘Dangwauro’, on the outskirt of the city. The leader of the new market, Husseini Zakari, said the market was commissioned for drugs business in February…

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, displayed her exceptional talent on Sunday as she emerged victorious at the 2023 Silesia Diamond League. The Nigerian star demonstrated her prowess and determination, delivering a strong finish in the women’s 100m hurdles event held in Chorzow, Poland. Amusan, whose world record stands at an impressive 12.12 seconds, crossed the finish line in 12.34 seconds, securing both the win and an equaling of the meeting record. Expressing her joy and gratitude, the reigning Commonwealth gold medalist took to Facebook to share her thoughts. “One race at a time, my…

The Tinubu administration will in the coming weeks unveil an initiative that will address insurgency and poverty, among other challenges confronting Nigerians especially those living in the northern region, according to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. The Vice President disclosed this today in chat with journalists while on a condolence visit to Kano. Sen Shettima, accompanied by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, among others, were in the ancient city to commiserate with the government and people of Kano over the passing away of elderstateman, Alhaji Abubakar Imam Galadanci. Speaking on the plan to address challenges confronting Nigerians,…

PUNCH NEWS Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged Nigerians not to see age as a barrier to pursuing educational dreams, saying one of the conditions he was given before his 2022 governorship ambition would be supported, was for him to complete his education. Adeleke spoke at the combined 9th undergraduate and 5th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of the Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, on Sunday, where 75 postgraduate and 537 undergraduate students were conferred with various degrees. The governor, who said that after losing the 2018 governorship election, he was subjected to the worst personality attacks and assaults, added that…

TRIBUNE NEWS Six suspects are in police custody for raping 53-year-old Mrs Amarachi Nwanozie to death in her farm. The reports of her death became known when her husband raised alarm about her disappearance by 5 pm on Tuesday, 12th July. According to him “she left for her farm earlier in the day at about 9am, and unfortunately, she didn’t return on time which raised suspicions about her whereabouts”. Read the full story on https://tribuneonlineng.com/police-arrest-6-suspects-for-raping-53-year-old-woman-to-death-on-her-farm/

DAILY TRUST NEWS Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has said academics are vanguard of elections, not riggers. Speaking through the Head of the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Dr. Rahanatu Lawal, said at no time did he refer to academics as riggers of elections in Nigeria. The clarification is based on the VC being quoted as saying that he “shivers when he hears academics brag of rigging election”. However, Dr Lawal said the department organized the 3rd International Conference on sustainable elections between 9th and 12th July 2023 where the VC was said to have made…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has on Sunday directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Muharram from Monday. The Sultan, who is also the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the directive in a statement issued by the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council, Sokoto. The statement said: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, July 17, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qadah 1444 AH (Islamic Calender) shall be the day to look for the new moon of Muharram 1445 AH. “Muslims are, therefore,…

DAILY TRUST NEWS Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has expressed dismay over the lack of electricity and poor condition at the General Hospital in Gwoza town. Zulum, who was on a day working visit to Gwoza, spent the night in the town which is the headquarter of Gwoza Local Government Area of southern Borno. The governor, who has the habit of paying surprise visits to government institutions in a bid to obtain first-hand account of happenings, went to the hospital at midnight on Saturday. Zulum went round to assess the hospital. Read the complete story on https://dailytrust.com/hospital-in-darkness-as-zulum-pays-unscheduled-midnight-visit/

The Senate has said that it is not ready to join issues with some misguided and mischief makers on the recently appropriated N70bn for the National Assembly which they have mischeavously decribed as a “gift” from the Executive arm of government. The Senate also said that the passage of the Supplementary Appropriation Act was part of the constitutional duties of the Senate to accommodate funding for the Federal Government’s Palliative for the Nigerian public among other National demands. This is contained a statement issued by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu in Abuja, on…

Hilda Baci has expressed she satisfaction with the way her feat has inspired more young Nigerians to start businesses and break records. The Guinness WorId Record holder spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, while displaying her culinary skills to raise one million Naira to assist and empower a widow to be self-reliant. She told NAN that her love for widows made her support the initiative organised by The Duke of Somolu Productions, a theatrical play-producing outfit. “There is still so much to be done when it comes to supporting widows. There is a need to get…

The Ad-hoc Committee set up by the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives will on Monday screen the recently appointed Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports. The Service Chiefs are: Major General C.G Musa as Chief of Defence Staff; Major General T. A. Lagbaja as Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral E. A. Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff and Air Vice Marshal H.B. Abubakar as Chief of Air Staff. The Ad-hoc Committee, headed by the chairman of the Committee on Defence in the 9th House, Hon. Babajimi Benson (APC- Lagos), was constituted last Tuesday.…

MANCHESTER – Harry Maguire, has revealed that he has been stripped of the Manchester United captaincy after crucial discussions with coach Erik Ten Hag. Maguire made the announcement through a statement shared on Twitter on Sunday. The 30-year-old England defender joined Manchester United from Leicester City in 2019 for a transfer fee of £80 million, had been appointed captain by Ten Hag’s predecessor, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in January 2020. However, the centre-back has faced challenges during his time at the club, marked by defensive errors and growing calls for his removal as captain. Consequently, following talks with Ten Hag, Maguire…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. The President warned that past plundering and exploitation of the continent should remain in the past and never be repeated. Speaking at the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member-States, the President announced plans to strengthen the ECOWAS Standby Force to deter coups and combat terrorism in the sub-region. The Nigerian leader, in his capacity as the Chairperson of…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA Abuja have arrested a 19-year-old student, Benjamin Nnamani Daberechi for attempting to export 7.2 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in crayfish to Europe where he was going for undergraduate studies. This was contained in a statement released by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. The teenage suspect was intercepted on Wednesday 12th July, during an outward clearance of passengers on Turkish Airlines flight TK 0624. Mr Femi said, “While being interviewed by operatives, Daberechi claimed he was a student…

By DAILY NEWS 24 Kano State’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has strongly refuted recent news circulating on various media platforms, distancing himself and the state government from the false reports. The misleading reports erroneously claimed that Gwarzo criticized President Tinubu’s administration for the allocation formula of N500 billion, distributed through the Bank of Industries to support small-scale industries nationwide. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gwarzo’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, clarified the Deputy Governor’s position.Shuaibu explained that Gwarzo referred to a news segment featuring Senator Ali Ndume, expressing concerns about the allocation formula, during a meeting with…

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Police in Anambra have arrested one Ukamaka Udugbo from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating her 75-year-old mother under her care. The Divisional Police Officer of Abagana Police Station, SP Ifeanyi Umeh confirmed the arrest when an NGO, 50-50 Action Group of the WomenAid Collective visited him on the incident. Umeh said that the police station was informed about how the suspect had been physically assaulting her septuagenarian mother and immediate action was initiated which led to the arrest of the accused. Umeh said that after investigation and documentation, the…

CHANNELS TV NEWS Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has signed a contract until 2025 with Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team announced on Saturday. The 36-year-old striker who sparked Argentina to a World Cup title last year in Qatar, is set to be unveiled by the team in a Sunday ceremony and expected to join Inter Miami on the pitch as early as Friday. “I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,” Messi, who moves from Paris Saint-Germain, said in a statement. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected…