In response to the tragic ambush of security personnel in Imo State, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Aboki Danjuma, has vehemently condemned the heinous act perpetrated by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Okoye Henry, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along Old Gariki Road, Okigwe, where personnel of Mopol 18, Owerri, fell under attack. The assailants, believed to be armed with dynamite, engaged the officers in a fatal confrontation, resulting in…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the posting of a corps member to the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, emphasizing that such deployment did not originate from the NYSC database. In a statement issued by Ms. Christy Olatoye, Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations for NYSC in Oyo State, it was clarified that while the Amotekun Corps remains a respected organization, it is not listed among the employers in the NYSC database for corps member deployment. “The attention of the NYSC Oyo state has been drawn to a story trending on the…
In a recent development within the Labour Party, a former deputy national chairman, Callistus Okafor, has raised concerns over the legitimacy of Mr. Julius Abure’s occupancy of the national chairmanship position. Okafor has said that Abure’s continuation in this role is unauthorized as no convention has elected him. During an appearance on an Arise TV program, Okafor expressed disdain towards the proposed national convention by the Abure-led National Working Committee. He stressed the necessity for Abure to step down, allowing the Labour Party to strategize and conduct an all-inclusive convention to elect new national officers. Okafor stated the absence of…
Russian authorities have arrested 11 individuals, including four suspected gunmen, following a devastating shooting rampage at a concert hall near Moscow. The death toll from the attack has climbed to at least 143, making it the deadliest assault in Russia in two decades. The militant Islamist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, although Russian officials are also investigating potential ties to Ukraine. Despite Ukrainian denials of involvement, the FSB security service stated that the arrested gunmen were apprehended while attempting to flee towards the Ukrainian border and had connections in Ukraine. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman…
To enhance pedestrian safety along the Ikeja Along connecting with the Ikeja Train Station, the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the installation of a pedestrian bridge along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. Scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, 23rd March, and Sunday, 24th March 2024, from 5 am to 8 am each day, the diversion will affect traffic flow at the PWD inwards “Ile Zik” axis of the Lagos Abeokuta Expressway. Motorists are advised to take note of the alternative routes provided during the specified hours of the diversion. For traffic moving from Abule…
In an online briefing hosted by the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, stated the urgent need for peace efforts in Sudan amidst a dire humanitarian crisis. Perriello addressed participants from around the world, concerning the gravity of the crisis, noting the lack of global and media attention towards the suffering in Sudan. He stated the unified desire of the Sudanese people for an end to the ongoing war, full humanitarian access, and the restoration of their future. During the briefing, Perriello outlined the priorities of diplomatic engagements in Sudan, focusing…
Lagos State Government has initiated the much-anticipated 2024 Online Payment and Registration for the Public Service Examination, catering to eligible officers across various cadres. The announcement, was delivered by Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, who said the examination will be conducted using the Computer Based Test (CBT) format, ensuring a modern and streamlined evaluation process. Eligible officers eligible for registration encompass Clerical Officers on GL 04/05, Clerical Assistants on GL 02/03 for Combined Confirmation/Promotion Examination, Administrative and other Officers on GL 06 and above for Compulsory Examination, and External Examination for Secretarial Officers, Confidential Secretaries,…
Russia and China have exercised their veto power at the United Nations Security Council, blocking a resolution sponsored by the United States aimed at securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which tied the ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas, failed to garner enough support, with Algeria also voting against it, while eleven countries voted in favor and Guyana abstained. This marks the fifth instance of the Security Council’s failure to adopt a resolution concerning the conflict in Gaza, further exacerbating tensions and prolonging the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. US Ambassador to the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the cancellation of the 25% penalty previously imposed on improperly imported vehicles. Under the directives of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the NCS had initiated a 90-day window, effective from 4th March 2024 to 5th July 2024, for the regularization of import duties on specific categories of vehicles. On Friday, a press statement was released, announcing the removal of the 25% fine for vehicles that were improperly imported: PRESS RELEASE CANCELLATION OF 25% PENALTY ON IMPROPERLY IMPORTED VEHICLES 1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the directives…
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced that the country’s public debt soared to N97.34 trillion ($108 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2023. On Friday, the DMO released a statement to journalists, shedding light on the nation’s escalating debt burden. The statement from the DMO partly read, “Nigeria’s Public Debt Stock as of December 31, 2023, was N97.34tn or $108.229bn.” “This amount comprises the Domestic and External Debt Stocks of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the 36 States Governments and the Federal Capital Territory.” According to the DMO, the surge in debt was primarily driven by new domestic borrowing…
The Labour Party (LP), has petitioned key government institutions, urging urgent intervention and disciplinary measures against NLC leaders In the aftermath of the recent invasion of its secretariats, by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In a series of letters addressed to key government figures, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, LP has requested protection against further aggression and called for sanctions against NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other union leaders allegedly involved in vandalizing LP property. The conflict between LP and NLC escalated when NLC…
The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria (WAEC), has announced the release of results for the inaugural Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series. According to a statement by the council, the Computer-Based WASSCE involved a hybrid method where all questions were projected on the computer screen. Multiple-choice questions were answered in real-time on the computer, while answers to essay and practical questions were provided in booklets given to the candidates. The examination, which took place between January 31 and February 17, 2024, saw 8,139 candidates participating across 140 CBT centers nationwide. The coordination and marking…