Lt. Changfe Maigari has broken new ground by becoming the first female pilot in the history of the Nigerian Navy, an institution established in 1964. Born in Kaduna and hailing from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Maigari is married and has a daughter. Her military journey began in 2016 when she graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) as a Sub Lieutenant. She later served aboard the Nigerian Navy Ship Unity. During the 2024 NN Ceremonial Sunset held at the Naval Training Command Headquarters (HQ NAVTRAC) in Ebube-Eleme, Rivers State, Maigari was presented with the prestigious…
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The Nigerian Police Force has detailed how a group of police officers corruptly obtained a total of ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja last year.Fire insurance A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi on Wednesday, said the incident which occurred on August 2023, found Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and Sergeant Talabi Kayode, all attached to the Zone 7 Headquarters culpable of the crime. The officers, led by Inspector Esther Okafor on the instruction of DSP Peter Ejike, unlawfully arrested Andrew Ejah, an employee of FATFAD Cargo Nigeria…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) churned out by the old Port Harcourt Refinery which resumed production on Tuesday, is ₦75 per litre higher than that sold by the Dangote Refinery. This was revealed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, during the official reopening ceremony of the refinery, which is now operating at a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day. Dr Obele, a former chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at the Port Harcourt Deport who initially applauded the…
Tragedy struck at the CBN Quarters along Hadejia Road in Kano when a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u, lost his life after falling into an abandoned well. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident, revealing they received a distress call at approximately 10:35 p.m. from one of their personnel, PFS II Sabo Wada Abdullahi. According to the Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, a rescue team was swiftly deployed and arrived at the scene by 10:50 p.m. Despite their efforts, the man could not be saved. “When they arrived, they found a 60-year-old man named Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)has commenced the accreditation of Computer-Based Test centres ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the accreditation process is a crucial step in preparation for the annual examination. According to the statement, new CBT centres interested in participating in the 2025 UTME are advised to review the requirements outlined on the JAMB website. The statement read, “All new Computer-Based Test centres intending to participate in the 2025 UTME should visit [https://www.jamb.gov.ng/Pdfs/CBT_centre_requirements.pdf](https://www.jamb.gov.ng/Pdfs/CBT_centre_requirements.pdf) to familiarize themselves with…
No fewer than 10 persons have reportedly lost their lives while seven other victims were rescued in a building collapse incident at Jegede Olorunsogo in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Tribune Online gathered that the incident occured at 2 am on Thursday. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said they received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2am. According to him, “May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede…
A man, Tijjani Rabi’u and five others have appeared before a Kano Magistrate Court for allegedly attacking members of a vigilante group in Dorayi Karama Gidan Kuka in Gwale Local Government Area. They allegedly carried out the attack on the invitation of their friend, who was arrested for armed robbery by the group. During their arraignment, the suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit crime, armed robbery, inflicting injury and destruction. However, for lack of jurisdiction, the Presiding Judge, Justice Ibrahim Mansur Yola adjourned the case till November 28 for further mention. …
The Department of State Service (DSS) has officially replaced Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu, appointing Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director, as his successor. Details surrounding this development remained limited as of Sunday evening, but sources indicate that Fasasi, who has held the CSO position since Tinubu’s inauguration, is stepping down to pursue a professional training course. According to insiders, DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi requested President Tinubu’s approval to release Fasasi for the strategic training opportunity. While some speculated on potential controversies surrounding the change, sources familiar with the situation emphasized that such…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson for the NCS, announced this extension in a statement released in Abuja on Monday. According to Maiwada, this extension provides an additional window for operators of privately owned aircraft to comply with necessary regulations and fulfil their obligations. Maiwada emphasised the NCS’s commitment to ensuring all illegally imported aircraft meet legal requirements, promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector. He encouraged aircraft operators to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. “It will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, more jobs lost with multidimensional negative effects, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said in a statement. “In light of this, we urge the government to immediately reverse this rate hike as previous increases did not produce any good result. People only got poorer. “But more fundamentally, the government should be bold enough to tell Nigerians in advance the destination it wants to take the country.” ‘Known…
In a significant move, the Qausain Group of Companies has appointed renowned Kannywood actor and singer, Adam A. Zango as the new Director-General of its flagship broadcasting channel, Qausain TV. The announcement was made by the Qausain Group President, Alhaji Nasir Idris, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Mr. Idris confirmed that Zango’s appointment takes effect immediately and was approved during a Board of Directors meeting. He also announced the appointment of Col. Sani Bello (retired), the former Military Governor of Kano State, as the Chairman Pro-Tem of the board for an initial term of four years,…
Former Senator Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case brought against him by the Federal Government, marking the end of a lengthy six-year legal battle. Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court in Maitama delivered the verdict, clearing Melaye of charges related to providing false information regarding an alleged assassination attempt on his life in 2017. The legal saga began in February 2018, when Melaye was accused of falsely implicating Edward Onoja, the then-Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, in an assassination plot. The case has since been one of several legal…
The Police Service Commission has approved the postings of four commissioners of police to head state commands in the country. A statement by Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani on Wednesday, said CP Abaniwonda Olufemi recently moved to Rivers State Command has been returned as Commissioner of Police Delta State Command. CP Peter Ukachi Opara has finally been deployed to Cross Rivers State Command. He was earlier appointed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, moved to Delta State but has now been posted to head the Cross Rivers State Command. CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala from…
Blogger Martins Otse known as VeryDarkMan on Monday presented himself before a House of Representatives panel investigating bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, officials of the EFCC and the NCoS were presented as the Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions commenced investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption levelled against the anti-graft agency and the prison service by the blogger. In a viral video, VeryDarkMan alleged that controversial cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky paid ₦15 million for the anti-graft agency to drop money laundering…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued another 14-day ultimatum to the federal government despite the expiration of the initial 21-day strike notice. There are reports that the ultimatum is to resolve the lingering issues, namely: the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN /ASUU Agreement, payment of withheld salaries, release of revitalization fund, migrating Nigerian public universities from the IPPIS to UTAS and payment of EAA. A statement issued by Professor Abdulkadir Muhammad, Coordinator, ASUU, Kano Zone, on Monday, urged the general public to note that, if the Federal Government fails to do the needful, it should be…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the recent strike threat. The student body noted that a strike was not advisable at this point in time. NANS Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde made this known in an interview in Abuja following a fresh 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU on Wednesday over failed negotiations with the Federal Government. “We are asking the Federal Government to meet with ASUU and discuss with them because ASUU strike at this point in time is…
The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has received first Northern Emir on a Solidarity Visit to his Palace, the Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, Alhaji Umar Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, who was at the Palace on a Solidarity Visit. The Emir of Potiskum, Bauya, said during the visit, Saturday, that they were at the Palace to extend their support to the Emir Muhammadu Sanusi ii who also doubled as the Nigeria spiritual Leader of the Tijaniyya Sect. He reminded Emir Sanusi ii that history is repeating itself with his second coming as Emir, “this happened to me…
President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has directed the newly appointed Chairman of National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman to assume duty pending the screening and confirmation by the Senate. Tinubu approved the appointment of Professor Usman on 19th August, 2024 after the removal of Jalal Arabi who was accused of misappropriation of N90 billion government intervention for 2024 hajj. However, a statement from the office of the Vice President, Senator Shetima dated 5th September, 2024 and signed by the Deputy Chief of Staff to President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, instructed Usman to resume work at Hajj House immediately.…
The Nigeria Police Academy is set to graduate fresh cadets of 6th Regular Course, at the Wudil, Kano state campus. The passing out parade of the new cadets scheduled for today 7th, September 2024, marks a significant milestones and achievements recorded at the Academy. A statement by force public relations officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday said, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., emphasized the critical importance of standardization within the Nigeria Police Force, underscoring a well-trained police force essential for enhancing public safety, maintaining law and order, and promoting T…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Kano State Independence Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from charging or imposing N10m and N5m from contestants into the offices of Chairman/Vice Chairman and Councillorship in the forthcoming local government election. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Wednesday. There are reports that the suit was instituted by the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). The only defendant in the matter is the Kano State Independence Electoral Commission. It could be recalls that Kano State Independent Electoral Commission had imposed N10m…