Day: August 21, 2023

Imo: How Unknown Gunmen Killed Retired ASP, Wife In Owerri

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By NewsBits Fresh facts have emerged on how gunmen on Sunday night, arrived a business centre operating a Point-On-Sale (POS) outfit near Chisco Transport Company in Owerri, Imo State capital, killing a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and his wife. The names of the dead couple who hailed from Edo State were given as Mr and Mrs Sampson Owobo. NewsBits learnt that the incident which happened around 8pm is also close to the Owerri Area Police Command office which houses the Owerri Urban Police Divisional headquarters at Egbu Road,…

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Leaked Memo: DSS Arrests Abuja-Kaduna Train Manager

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By NewsBits The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the Manager, Abuja-Kaduna Kaduna Train Services, Pascal Nnorli, following the leak of a memo warning of the possible terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna railway. A reliable source in the Nigerian Railway Corporation told our correspondent on condition of anonymity that the manager was arrested along with the Operations Manager, Victor Adamu, and other staff members. The DSS last Wednesday issued a security alert to the Nigerian Railway Corporation on a plot by bandits to attack the Abuja-Kaduna train link at…

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Alleged Murder Of Driver By Soldiers: Investigation Ongoing — Army

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By NewsBits The deceased driver identified simply as Lawal, according to report, was a staff of Cedric Masters Limited, a car dealing company, who was going to deliver a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla in Abuja, when he was flagged down at a military checkpoint, at Ojodu Berger, outward Lagos. Some men in military uniform suspected to be soldiers, were said to have insisted on taking Lawal to their barracks but they were said to have detoured to Iyana-Ipaja tollgate axis, where they allegedly shot the driver dead, dumped the…

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I’ll Start With Demolition Of All Illegal Structures In Abuja – FCT Minister, Wike

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By NewsBits Newly inaugurated Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned those distorting the ‘Abuja Master Plan’ of the FCT to expect demolition of their properties soon. The immediate past Rivers State Governor spoke while assuming office as FCT Minister in Abuja on Monday. He said his administration will demolish all illegal structures regardless of how highly-placed the owners are. Wike said, “All those people who are distorting the master plan of Abuja, too bad! If you know you’ve built where you’re not supposed to build,…

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Dakuku Peterside To Speak At Maritime Industry Conference In Saudi Arabia

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Mr Dakuku Peterside, the former chairman of the Association of Africa Maritime Administrations (AAMA), will be speaking at the sustainable maritime industry conference, scheduled for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from September 4 – 6, 2023. The conference, under the patronage of Eng. Saleh Aljasser, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, will bring together experts from the maritime sector across the world to share ideas on the latest innovations with the industry. The event aligns with Saudi Transport General Authority (TSA) objective of improving the trustworthiness, dependability, and sustainability…

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Murder Of Ebonyi Woman Leader: Group Raises The Alarm Over Delay In Trial Of Suspects

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By NewsBits A Human Right Organization based in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital, Ebonyi Justice, Human Right Protection and Defense Organization, JHRPD has expressed concern over the delay in the conclusion of the trial of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap and murder of a woman leader in Ishiagu Community in Ivo Local Government Area of the State, Mrs. Catherine Okorie. Briefing Journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital, Director of the organization, Mr. Silas Akubuiro described as unfortunate and regrettable that years after, some suspects were arrested…

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State-Owned Ibom Air Now A Full-Fledged Member Of The IATA

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Ibom Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline was welcomed to the body by the Director General of IATA, Mr. Willy Walsh, in a letter dated August 15, 2023. On this milestone, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, said, “We are delighted to have completed the administrative processes and to now become a full member of IATA. “Apart from the multiple benefits Ibom Air stands to gain as a member of the Association, our membership particularly offers a…

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