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May 6, 2024, 9:08 pm
Army, Police Sack Enugu Community Over Alleged Killing of Police Officers
- [Vanguard] Crisis is rocking Iggah community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
- [Vanguard] The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's sovereignty and security.
Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
- [Premium Times] The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch.
Discos Announce Tariff Reduction for Band a Customers
- [Premium Times] The distribution companies said customers in Band A will now pay N206.80/kwh from N225/kwh.
More Defection Hits Ebonyi PDP As Ngele, Ogbaga, Others Join APC
- [Vanguard] Prominent members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends Three Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
- [Vanguard] THE Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku on Monday during plenary suspended three lawmakers over alleged plot to impeach him and other Principal officer's council (POC) of the house.
Yemi Alade Tackles Lagos Govt Over House Demolition
- [Premium Times] "The singer sought an answer for the initial approval of the demolished building in Mende Villa 1".
Industry Engagement Forum in Lagos Aims to Increase Health Product Manufacturing in Africa
- [UNITAID] The 2024 Industry Engagement Forum, themed "Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Driving Investment through Partnerships: Accelerating Equitable Access to Quality-Assured Sustainable Health Products," is set to take place from May 7-9, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. More than 300 participants are scheduled to attend the forum, which aims to accelerate equitable access to urgently needed health products through collaborative partnerships, and to facilitate investment opportunities as interventions to expand
Comedian Ali Baba, Wife Dedicate Their Triplets in Lagos (Photos)
- [Premium Times] Ali Baba announced the birth of the triplets on 1 April.
Fire Razes Part of Ex-Kano Gov, Shekarau's Residence
- [Vanguard] A fire outbreak has razed some part of the Kano residence of former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.
Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Demolition of Igbo Properties in Abuja
- [Vanguard] THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has condemned the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo citizens in Abuja, describing the action as 'gestapo-style' and 'unlawful.'
Tinubu Not Responsible for Nigeria's Current Hardship - Deputy Speaker, Kalu
- [Vanguard] The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for Nigeria's current economic hardship.
Why We Raided Enugu Community - Police
- [Premium Times] The latest development is happening less than a week after suspected herders invaded Nimbo, a community in the same Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, killing at least four persons.
FAAN, NSA Move to Stop Multiple Checks At Airports
- [Daily Trust] To enhance passenger facilitation at airports across the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have concluded plans to end the era of multiple physical checks at the nation's airports.
SERAP Sues UBA Sani, Wike, Others Over Failure to Account for N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans
- [Daily Trust] Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike "over their failure to account for N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, and to publish copies of the loan agreements, including details and locations of projects executed with the loans."
Ask Tripartite Committee to Finalise Work On Minimum Wage - NECA to Govt
- [Daily Trust] The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the federal government to task the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage to finalise its decision, saying the protracted delay is brewing agitation and mistrust among stakeholders.
Demolition Sparks Outrage in Lagos
- [Daily Trust] There was an outrage over the weekend's demolition of structures by the Lagos State Government at the Arowojobe and Mende estates in Maryland, Lagos.
Some Influential Personalities Ganging Up Against My Govt - Kebbi Gov
- [Daily Trust] Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has raised the alarm that some influential figures within the state are allegedly working to undermine his administration's objectives.
80% of Lekki Buildings Have No Approval - Lagos Govt
- [Vanguard] Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said 80 per cent of buildings in Ibeju Lekki have no approval.
Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest
- [Premium Times] Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in Abuja and Kaduna.
Again, Atiku Faults Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Contract, Insists It Lacks Transparency
- [Premium Times] Atiku said President Tinubu 's son, Seyi, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, which manufactures ceramic tiles and sanitary towels.
Ranking Senators' Protests, Reintroduction of Peace Corps Bill, Others Top Stories At Senate
- [Premium Times] Senators returned to permanent chamber after two years of renovation.
AfCFTA - Competitive Capacity, Key to Market Access - Manufacturers
- [Vanguard] For Nigeria to reap maximum benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has identified the ability of local manufacturers to compete around the continent as key to gaining market access under the deal.
Economic Hardship - Massive Contingency Withdrawals Hit Micro Pension Funds
- [Vanguard] At the backdrop of heightened economic hardship subscribers to the micro-pension scheme have began to draw down on their contributions through contingency withdrawals.
Minister Wades in As Condemnation Trails FIJ Journalist's Arrest
- [Vanguard] Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said his ministry was working to resolve the issues, as condemnation greeted the arrest and detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ.
NAF Aircraft Kills Scores of Terrorists in N-East, N-Central
- [Vanguard] The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Operation Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central respectively, have neutralised scores of terrorists, who were ferried for a meeting to perfect plans to attack military locations and other communities.
Oil Production - Helicopter Operators Threaten Shutdown Over $300 New Levy
- [Daily Trust] Nigeria may experience another major disruption in oil production if helicopter operators providing services to oil rigs across the country go ahead with their threat to ground operations.
Tinubu, Nigerians Need Well-Articulated Policies
- [Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in power in the next three weeks, but there are hardly any concrete achievements made, except for the litany of excuses and rhetoric by his handlers. The reason for the chaotic situation is not far-fetched. Policy decisions were never always well-articulated, thought-out, and their risk analyses thoroughly examined before they were implemented. Due to the lack of clarity in policy objectives and unexpected consequences, government has continued
Coastal Highway Will Hinder Foreign Direct Investment - Atiku
- [Daily Trust] The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election Atiku Abubakar said having President Bola Tinubu's son on the board of companies owned by Gilbert Chagoury constitutes a conflict of interest to the present administration.
A Coastal Highway of Misplaced Priority and Due Process Abuse
- [Premium Times] Premium Times believes that at a time in which the economy is bleeding profusely, there must be better areas to plough our little resources into.
