The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an extensive effort to track down foreign nationals residing in the country who do not possess a valid residence permit. Samson Umar Agada, the controller of the Jigawa State Command of NIS, made this announcement during a press briefing on Friday, which followed the parading of suspected human traffickers. Agada clarified that one of the primary responsibilities of the NIS is to guarantee that foreign residents in the country adhere to Nigeria’s established rules and regulations while ensuring the accuracy of their travel documents. According to him, “Before my arrival, this aspect of…
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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has underlined that corruption is not limited to Africa but is a worldwide crisis affecting regions, including Europe. In an interview with the UK Guardian, he emphasised that corruption exists even in high financial and economic sectors in Europe. Adesina pointed out that, in contrast, some African countries, like Eritrea in East Africa, have achieved a commendable zero percent corruption rate. Despite this, he emphasised the importance of continuing to enhance accountability in the utilisation of public resources across the African continent. “The global financial crisis that brought the…
Kano State has celebrated a mass wedding ceremony, joining together a total of 1,800 couples with the financial support provided by the state government. Notably, the majority of the beneficiaries are widows and divorcees, underscoring the state’s commitment to providing opportunities for vulnerable individuals. Furthermore, the state government has gone the extra mile by covering nearly N50,000 in dowry expenses on behalf of each groom, facilitating the marriage process for the couples. As part of the comprehensive mass wedding program, the newlyweds were also furnished with a bed, bedding, food, and clothing, all aimed at ensuring a smooth start to…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has urged Biafra agitators to uphold a 40-day ceasefire. Ohanaeze said the ceasefire is aimed at securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). News Agency of Nigeria Reports . The Factional Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the ceasefire should start from October 31.In a statement he signed, Isiguzoro said there are ongoing talks behind the scenes on the possibility of Kanu’s release. According to Isiguzoro: “To facilitate progress in this matter, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Biafra agitators to uphold a ceasefire for a period of…
Yobo Village, located within the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, was the scene of a concerning incident last Friday when a group of armed individuals, commonly referred to as “hoodlums,” carried out an invasion. The invaders were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and an assortment of other weapons, and their intentions appeared to be focused on launching an attack within the village. Ogun State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, released an official statement to provide insight into the event. According to Odutola, the armed individuals specifically targeted the residence of a resident named Wakili Olalekan within Yobo…
France will deploy 7,000 soldiers after a Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher and severely wounded three other adults at a school in the northeastern town of Arras, the Elysee presidential palace said Saturday. The attack on Friday was denounced by President Emmanuel Macron as an act of “Islamist terror” in Arras, which has large Jewish and Muslim populations. The deployment of the soldiers will be completed by Monday evening. France has raised its alert level to the highest position following a crunch security meeting chaired by Macron on Friday. Macron said a separate “attempted attack” in another region had…
No one would deny the hardship happening in Nigeria. It is tough and amidst this toughness, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday that for Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal policy and foreign exchange unification initiative to translate to economic growth and stability, the Federal Government must collect more taxes to fund the national budget and pay public debts. Abebe Selassie, the Director of the IMF Africa Department, emphasised the need for additional policies to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, particularly in light of the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange unification by President Bola Tinubu. These policy changes have led…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Governing Board and Management team of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for a renewable term of four (4) years, in accordance with Section 2(3) of the FERMA Amendment Act, 2007: Chairman of FERMA Board — Engr. Imam Ibrahim Kashim Imam Managing Director of FERMA — Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi Member (NARTO) — Yusuf Lawal Othman Member (FMW) — Engr. Ibi Terna Manasseh Member (FRSC) — ACM Shehu Mohammed Member (Finance) — Babatunde Daramola-Oniru Member (South-South) — Hon. Preye Oseke Member (South-West) — Hon. Oye Ojobe Member (South-East) — Dr. Kenneth Ugbala…
The United States expressed its deepest condolences to Morocco and Libya, offering support to both nations in the wake of catastrophic earthquakes and floods, labeling these events as once-in-a-century disasters. The U.S. stands with the governments of Morocco and Libya as they embark on the path to recovery. The statement was delivered during the Annual Meetings, a significant event held on the African continent for the first time in 50 years. The speech highlighted the current state of the global economy, which has generally outperformed expectations, with growth exceeding projections and inflation rates decreasing in major economies, including the United…
A teacher has been killed and two people have been seriously injured in a knife attack at a school in France, officials say. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said the attack happened at the Gambetta high school in the northern city of Arras at about 11:00 local time. The attacker has been arrested and is now in custody. According to witnesses, he shouted “Allahu Akbar”, or “God is greatest”, during the attack. The person killed was a French language teacher. Those injured were another teacher and a security guard. The man, described as being in his 20s, is of Chechen origin…
President Bola Tinubu has officially removed the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and appointed new leaders to these organizations. The appointments were disclosed through a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja. The newly appointed CEOs and their respective agencies are as follows: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) – Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN Industrial Training Fund (ITF) – Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) – Kamar Bakrin Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) – Olufemi Ogunyemi Nigeria Export Promotion Council…
The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC), has revealed the names of 57 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). Chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the committee meticulously deliberated on the appointments, which encompassed legal practitioners and one academic. According to a statement issued by Hajo Sarki-Bello, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, the selection of these new SANs was based on their outstanding contributions to the legal profession and their unwavering commitment to the Code of Ethics governing the field. The statement also noted that the LPPC reviewed four…