Day: May 28, 2024

• Military, police dare separatist groups •Residents make frantic shopping ahead May 30 Fear and confusion have enveloped the South-East of Nigeria as two separatist groups, the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, headed by detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and Simon Ekpa’s Biafra Republic In Exile, BRGIE, issued conflicting directives on the sit-at-home to celebrate this year’s ‘Biafra Heroes Day’, plunging the region into a state of uncertainty. This happened as the military and police authorities have issued stern warnings to the secessionists, daring them to carry out their…

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By NewsBits The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has restated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the rights, welfare, education, security, and safety of children in the state. The assurances were contained in a press statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Mainstream Media, Dan Nwomeh, on Monday in Enugu, marking the 2024 Children’s Day. According to Nwomeh , “the governor is especially focused on protecting the rights of every child and making sure children of school age have access to high quality basic education, which…

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By NewsBits The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the 8th Council of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, tasking royal fathers to take charge of the security of their respective communities through partnership with the government across all levels. The Governor’s task came as the Chairman of the Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state, assured that traditional rulers in the state would key into the administration’s vision, mobilize against insecurity, and ensure the success…

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The Senate on Tuesday passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The bill, which speedily passed first and second readings, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu. The House of Representatives had on Thursday passed the bill. The full anthem goes thus: Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth…

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…Inaugurates Operation Whirlwind Squad The Comptroller-General of Customs Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Thursday, 22 May 2024, in Abuja, inaugurated a workshop for a newly formed tactical team, Operation Whirlwind, aimed at combating the smuggling of petroleum products from Nigeria to the neighbouring countries. Adeniyi in his opening remarks, emphasised the crucial role the team will play in protecting the nation’s economy from the adverse effects of smuggling petroleum products. He said, “Economic saboteurs must be brought to justice. Over the years, we have rebuilt the service to an…

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Nigeria Air project remains suspended “indefinitely”. Keyamo stated this while reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on Monday in Abuja. He also hinted at plans for the resumption of cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Back in January, the minister said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had commenced investigation into the controversial Nigeria Air deal sealed by the Federal Government during the tenure of ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. He…

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, re-arraigned the former Director General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, Bature Umar Masari on an amended 22- count charge of alleged money laundering before Justice O.A Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja. Masari’s arraignment was sequel to his alleged involvement in N119, 507,080 (One Hundred and Nineteen million, Five Hundred and Seven Thousand, Eighty Naira), money laundering and gratification. Prosecution Counsel, Ekele Iheanacho told the court of a 22…

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