MNJTF troops eliminate scores of terrorists, impound logistic supplies
Written by Kunle Awosika
28 February, 2022
The Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and impounded large quantities of their logistic supplies in Kirawa on the Nigeria and Cameroon borders. According to Independent, the Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, in a statement on Monday, February 28, 2022, in N’Djamena Chad, said the operation was conducted by the troops of sector 1 Cameroon. Dole said the troops conducted the operation in Vretet-Zamga-Ngoshe triangle where several Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents were neutralised while many fled with gunshot wounds. He said that a large number of materials and assorted foodstuff were recovered during the operation. Items recovered according to him, include one AK47 rifle and Magazine, several ammunitions of the 7.62 MM special variant, 21 bicycles, 01 BHT uniform, 39 bags millet and two bags of beans. He said that an intelligence analysis indicated that, the items were being smuggled…
INEC shifts 2023 elections over late signing of electoral act bill
Written by Kunle Awosika
26 February, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission has shifted the 2023 Presidential election from February 18 to February 25, 2023, following the late signing of the Electoral Act by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a news conference in Abuja on Saturday, 26 February, Punch reports. He said the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023, while governorship and state houses of assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023. Yakubu explained that the new date is to allow for conformity with the provisions of the Electoral laws which stipulates that elections notice be published at least 260 days before the elections The INEC boss also said the electoral guidelines will also be published in due course. The new Act states that INEC must publish the notice of election at least 360 days before the polls.…
Youths help recover N34.5m from Uromi multiple bank robbery
Written by Kunle Awosika
26 February, 2022
The Edo State Police Command on Friday announced the recovery of N34.5 million and four of the vehicles used in the multiple bank robberies that took place in Uromi on Thursday. This recovery was made possible by Ubiaja youths who blocked Ubiaja road by the rail line, forcing the robbers to abandon their cash ladden vehicles off the rail line and flee in motorcycles. The vehicles and cash have been recovered and counting still ongoing at the Ubiaja police station. An arrest has also been made. In a press release, spokesperson of the Command, Bello Kontongs, stated that motorcycles, bags containing some items and one Union Bank ATM card were also recovered. The statement said, “Today 25/02/2022 at about 07:30, operatives of the Edo State Police Command in conjunction with local vigilantes accompanied by John Odijie, the Oniha of Ubiaja led by the DPO Ubiaja acting on credible information that…
Cocaine Scandal: I’ve chronic diabetes, grant me bail – Abba Kyari begs court
Written by Kunle Awosika
22 February, 2022
Abba Kyari, the detained and suspended deputy commissioner of Police, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to release him from the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on health grounds. The embattled cop had sued the Federal Government before the court challenging his continued detention by the NDLEA.
Court jails ex-minister, Sarah Ochekpe, two others over N450m fraud
Written by Kunle Awosika
22 February, 2022
Sarah Ochekpe, a former Minister of Water Resources, has been sentenced to three months imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Jos over a N450 million money laundering scandal.
SCAM ALERT!!! DISREGARD DANGOTE FAKE CEMENT PROMO ADVERTS IN CIRCULATION!
Written by Kunle Awosika
21 February, 2022
Our attention has been drawn to some recent reports tagged ‘2022 DANGOTE CEMENT PROMO START’ purportedly published on the front pages of some national dailies. The report published on social media platforms featured on the cloned cover pages of newspapers such as THE PUNCH, SUNDAY SUN, NIGERIAN TRIBUNE and THE NATION, with a picture of our Group President and some bags of cement below the headlines. We want to categorically state that these PROMO stories and pictures, which were super-imposed (photoshopped) on the front pages of the identified newspaper publications, are FALSE and meant to mislead unsuspecting members of the public. IT IS A SCAM!! No decision has been taken on any Cement Promo for the year 2022 by Dangote Cement Plc, and where such is done, there is a strict procedure to convey such an important marketing decision to the regulatory authorities, our numerous customers and the public across…
Fuel scarcity: Private depots hike rates, more filling stations may sell above N180/litre
Written by Kunle Awosika
21 February, 2022
The cost of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, may hit or exceed N180/litre in most filling stations in coming weeks if nothing is done about a recent hike in its ex-depot price by private depot owners.
NIMASA renews MoU with World Maritime University for capacity, development
Written by Kunle Awosika
21 February, 2022
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the World Maritime University, (WMU) Malmo, Sweden. The move is aimed at enhancing capacity development and to grow the Nigerian maritime sector, says NIMASA’s Assistant Director, Public Relations, Osagie Edward in a statement.
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