The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reiterated its dedication to prioritise credibility and transparency in the recruitment process currently underway at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. Dr. Solomon Arase, the chairman of the commission and a former Inspector General of Police, affirmed this commitment during a briefing with journalists while visiting the commandant and management staff of the academy. READ ALSO: Femi Otedola Doesn’t Own a Private Jet – Mr. Eazi Says He said, “When we were setting up the recruitment board, we brought everybody on board. Under such a circumstance, it is very difficult for you to influence it.…
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Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, widely recognized as Mr Eazi, has debunked the widespread belief that his father-in-law, Femi Otedola, owns a private jet. In a recent interview with Naija FM, Mr Eazi clarified that despite his frequent travels, he predominantly uses commercial flights and occasionally opts for a private jet when heading to significant events. He said, “Most time I dey use commercial flight, but e get sometimes once-once I go just fly private jet, like if I dey go collect big money, wey I go fit afford the private jet; no, no be say I get my…
Not long ago, one of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was abducted by gunmen in Abuja. The correspondent had boarded their vehicle at the Federal Secretariat on the way home after an assignment on the fateful day. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recover from the trauma and has become generally afraid of everyone around her, tells the story: On the said day, I covered an assignment at the Presidential Villa. READ ALSO: Israel Troops Raid Gaza’s Hospital Sheltering Thousands of Palestinian Civilians After the assignment, I filed my story and decided to go home.…
The Israeli military on Wednesday, said it was carrying out a raid against Hamas militants in Al Shifa Hospital, despite thousands of Palestinian civilians still sheltering inside Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital. Dr. Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the Gaza health ministry, told Al Jazeera television that Israeli forces had raided the western side of the medical complex. “There are big explosions and dust entered the areas where we are. We believe an explosion occurred inside the hospital,” Bursh said. Hours later, Gaza health ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qidra to Al Jazeera: “The occupation army is now in the basement, and searching the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his call to stop the killing of women and children in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu again appealed for support for his country’s fight against the Islamist group Hamas. “It is not Israel that is deliberately targeting civilians but Hamas that beheaded, burned, and massacred civilians in the worst horrors perpetrated on Jews since the Holocaust,” Netanyahu wrote directly to Trudeau in a post on X, formerly Twitter, early on Wednesday. “The forces of civilisation must back Israel in defeating Hamas’ barbarism,” Netanyahu continued. Earlier, Trudeau had…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is reviewing last Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi and Imo, before making a pronouncement on its next line of action. The PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Umar Damagum, stated this at a news conference after the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday in Abuja. He urged those who participated in the election to follow legal means in seeking redress, eventhough the PDP had reservation about the judiciary system. “I want to use this opportunity to call on judiciary to be responsive and responsible in dispensing justice in this country, because we…
The Director-General (D-G) of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has lamented that the scheme has lost many corps members to night journeys, while warning them against such fatal actions. Ahmed, at a working visit to the Kaduna State NYSC temporary orientation camp on Tuesday, reminded the corps members the dangers in night journeys, adding that they sometime lead to the loss of lives. “I have harped on avoiding of night journeys in every NYSC camp and fora I find my self, my first priority is safety of your lives. READ ALSO: Saudi visa cancellation: FG urges calm, says investigation launched “If…
Six persons died while six others were injured on Tuesday in an auto crash opposite Redeemed Christian Church of God’s camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Spokesman of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps in Ogun, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involved an unidentified truck and a Mazda bus in which 15 persons were travelling. READ ALSO: Police arrest cattle rustler in Jigawa He said the truck was making a U-turn when the bus which was speeding excessively rammed into it. He added that the truck driver immediately fled from the scene Akinbiyi said the deceased…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered investigation into pockets of vilonce recoded during the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi. The directive is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday in Abuja. The I-G directed all Electoral Offences Desk Officers under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, to commence the investigation. Egbetokun commended other security operatives for providing adequate support to the Nigeria Police Force during the elections. He said the commitment and due diligence displayed by the security…
The Federal Government has inaugurated “Say NO to Sexual, Gender Based Violence (SGBV) clubs” across schools in Nigeria to promote gender equality among students. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi, inaugurated the first club at a National Women’s Conference, on Tuesday, at the Corps headquarters in Abuja. The theme of the conference is “Enhancing Capacity and Mainstreaming Gender Effectively Within and Beyond the Workplace.” Audi said that because education played a pivotal role in shaping perspectives, by launching the SGBV Clubs in schools, the Federal Government was taking a crucial step towards fostering…
Former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Benjamin Dikki, on Tuesday told an FCT high court that EFCC operatives forced him to make a commitment to refund N1 billion. Dikki is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alongside his company, Kebna Studio and Communications Limited before Justice Yusuf Halilu. He was dragged to court, on four-count charge, bordering on receiving bribe and abuse of office. He was alleged to have received N1billion bribe from Bestworth Insurance Brokers, for his role in facilitating the approval of outstanding insurance premiums and claims of deceased and incapacitated…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the ministry is pursuing its goal of generating 20 billion dollars annually. Oyetola also said that his ministry was working toward creating two million jobs on a yearly basis through strategic development within the sector. A statement by the Media Aide to the Minister, Ismail Omipidan on Tuesday in Abuja, quoted the minister as saying this at the 2023 Abuja Investment Summit and Expo. READ ALSO: Seme Customs generates N3.05bn in 10 months The minister said that his plan was to transform the Marine and Blue Economy…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over a N5 billion fraud case filed by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, and others in compliance with a court order. David Kaswe, the Chief State Counsel from the AGF’s Chambers, told Justice Inyang Ekwo shortly after the matter was called for hearing. Upon resumed hearing, Kaswe notified the court that the AGF was taking over the matter and that his office had written to the EFCC but the commission was yet to release the case file to enable them commence…
The Google LLC, an American multinational technology company, has urged a Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss the 150 million dollars suit filed by a Nigerian, Mr Chianugo Peter, against it and GoDaddy.com. Google, the 2nd defendant in the suit, told Justice Obiora Egwuatu that Peter’s claims were unmeritorious, unworthy and should be dismissed in its entirety. The company made the averment in its statement of defence dated Nov. 9 and filed Nov. 10 by its lawyer, Mark Mordi, SAN. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Peter had sued GoDaddy.Com LLC and Google LLC as 1st and 2nd…
An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Victor Opatola has sued the Federal Government and National Assembly over alleged illegal appointment of Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede. Also joined in the suit, are the Attorney-General of the Federation and Olukoyede, as 3rd and 4th defendants. When the matter was called on Tuesday before Justice Obiora Egwutu at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Opatola, who represented himself, told the court that he had an ex-parte application for substituted service on the defendant. “My lord, it is an ex-parte motion, praying the court for an order, to serve the…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has secured the title of Best New Artist at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA). This marks Portable’s inaugural international music award, triumphing over contenders such as Blaq Bones, Odumodublvk, and Seyi Vibez. READ ALSO: Vigilante neutralises 4 bandits in Kebbi ChartsAfrica, a reputable charts recorder, officially announced Portable’s victory on Monday through a post on its official X platform. “Congratulations #Portable on winning the Best New Artist Award at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA),” the post read.
Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), in compliance with the nationwide strike organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have closed the Tin-can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos. The NLC, during its national executive council meeting held yesterday (Monday), directed its members to go on a nationwide strike. The NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had taken the decision after their joint meeting in Abuja, prompted by alleged infractions and encroachments of the rights of workers, the assault on the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and the continued refusal of government to implement agreements, non-payment of backlog…
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria says no fewer than 11.2 million Nigerians are presently living with the disease. Dr Alkali Mohammed, President of the association, revealed this on Monday in Abuja at an event to commemorate the 2023 World Diabetes Day (WDD). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the WDD is a day set aside by the UN to draw public attention to the need for action to fight the menace of diabetes. It is a day also designed celebrated to raise awareness about the disease as a global public health issue and what needed to be done…
The federal government has disclosed that Nigerians will incur costs ranging from N300,000 to N600,000 for converting their petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The FG also said it is planning to establish 10,000 CNG vehicle conversion workshops in the near future. The government said the aim is to attract foreign investors, create.employment opportunities and alleviate the economic impact caused by increase in petrol price. READ ALSO: Multiple road accidents claim 4 lives in Bauchi The Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) Steering Committee, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed interview with Daily Trust after the…
U.S. President Joe Biden said hospitals in the Gaza Strip must be protected, hoping that Israel would take “less intrusive” action as they advanced to the gates of the besieged enclave’s main hospital. According to Reuters, Israeli tanks have taken up positions outside Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza City’s main medical centre, which Israel says sits atop tunnels housing a headquarters for Hamas fighters who are using patients as shields. A claim that Hamas has denied. Israel launched its war against Hamas after the Islamist Palestinian group’s Oct. 7 rampage into southern Israel. Around 1,200 people died in that attack and…