In just one month following the issuance of a two-week ultimatum by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging property owners to settle their ground rent debts or face property revocation, the FCT has successfully recovered a staggering sum of N1 billion. The directive from Minister Wike prompted a flurry of activity at the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) headquarters, with property owners rushing to clear their outstanding debts. Isiaku Ndatsu Alfa, the Acting Director of AGIS, reported a notable surge in ground rent payments since the Minister’s stern warning and the public disclosure of debtors.…
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The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended two individuals in connection with a case involving robbery, theft, and the vandalization of armoured cables and three driven unit batteries that belong to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company. It has been disclosed that three additional suspects are currently evading capture. This information was conveyed through a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ibrahim Abdullahi, acting on behalf of the State Commandant, Mohammed Falala. The arrested suspects will now face legal proceedings, while efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining individuals involved…
The Federal Government has granted approval for a salary increment of 35% for one category of staff and 23% for another category across all Federal Tertiary Institutions. This decision aims to enhance the welfare and compensation of employees within these institutions. Additionally, the Federal Government has committed to paying arrears related to this salary increment, with retroactive effect from the 1st of January 2023.
Troops from Operation Safe Haven have discovered a clandestine gun manufacturing facility situated in Kafanchan, within the Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Arrests of individuals involved in criminal activities related to firearms were made, and during interrogations, they admitted to having operated in this illicit business for over five years, contributing to the ongoing conflicts in Kaduna and nearby Plateau States. General AE Abubakar, the Commander of the 3rd Division and Force Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has been strategically coordinating operations, resulting in remarkable achievements in combating these threats. More Information to come ..
The advent of document typing initially relied on the use of typewriters, but Bill Gates’ introduction of computer-based typing technology, particularly through Microsoft, led to the decline and eventual extinction of typewriters. In today’s digital era, the question arises: what purpose does a typewriter serve when computers offer comprehensive capabilities? In the early 2000s, document typing primarily occurred on software like Microsoft Word. However, these applications had limitations, notably the absence of cloud storage. In the event of a computer malfunction, valuable documents were at risk of being lost. In this 21st century, Google has evolved beyond being merely a…
The Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Chijioke Edoga, in the March 18 governorship election in Enugu State have expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling of the Enugu State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal had dismissed the LP’s petition, which aimed to challenge the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state’s gubernatorial election. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Kudirat Akano, issued a unanimous judgement, deeming the LP’s petition against Governor Mbah both incompetent and lacking in merit. Consequently, the entire grounds of the petition were dismissed. One of the primary allegations…
The Federal Government has granted 73 students the opportunity to study in Hungary through the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). This initiative aims to support academically excellent students who lack the means to finance their studies abroad. Out of the 150 scholarship applications received, 73 students were selected to embark on this educational journey. These scholars are scheduled to depart from Nigeria over the coming weekend. During a pre-departure briefing ceremony held in Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, expressed that these scholarships are a recognition of excellence and serve as encouragement for bright Nigerian students who…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola, the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, as Special Assistant (SA), on Special Duties. Jamiu Abiola’s father, MKO Abiola, was the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election in Nigeria. The appointment was conveyed in a letter sent by President Tinubu to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), before his departure for the United Nations summit in New York. Jamiu Abiola, a graduate of New York University in the United States, has been deployed to the office of Vice President Kassim Shetimma to support the Tinubu-Shetimma-led…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Ltd. has made history by becoming the first state-owned oil company to join the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative aimed at promoting responsible and sustainable corporate policies and practises. In a brief ceremony held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), of NNPC Ltd., signed the Letter of Commitment, marking the company’s participation in the UN Global Compact. Mr. Kyari emphasised that NNPC Ltd., as a dynamic global energy company, is committed to working with global partners to achieve a…
In a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, President Bola Tinubu strongly emphasised the need for African nations to assert their sovereignty and address issues related to the illicit syphoning of the continent’s mineral resources and the smuggling of western-made weapons. President Tinubu highlighted that human rights advocacy should not be used as a tool by wealthy and powerful nations to hinder developing economies from dealing decisively with malign actors engaged in the illegal extraction of Africa’s vast mineral wealth. He expressed concern about the exploitation of African resources and the enrichment of developed economies at…
Recall that the Kano State Election Tribunal has ordered the removal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office as the state governor , adding that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate won the election instead. The court had issued an order for the withdrawal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s certificate of return and directed the issuance of a new one to the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate, Gawuna. The proceedings leading…. The proceedings leading to this judgement were conducted via Zoom, with the proceedings broadcasted at the Miller Road venue of the tribunal. The verdict comes several weeks after lawyers…
The United States, through USAID, has pledged more than $247 million in additional funding for urgent humanitarian assistance aimed at helping people across Africa who are grappling with the enduring impacts of humanitarian crises and natural disasters. This new funding brings USAID’s total humanitarian assistance to Africa during this fiscal year to over $4.7 billion, aimed at addressing the pressing needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict and crises on the continent. The funding will be channelled to support USAID’s humanitarian partners in delivering life-saving aid, including food assistance, emergency healthcare, access to clean drinking water and sanitation, and protection…