Author: Npo_report
By Halimah Olamide Amidst reports of a sum of N100m being given to each member of the House of Representatives for their constituents during the yuletide, the Lower chamber has said its members only got rice. Akin Rotimi, member of the House who doubles as the spokesman of the House, said on Thursday that the viral video of a member from Etsako Federal Constituency claiming that each member got N100m and rice was not true. The member, Dekeri Anamero, a member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, was reported to have said in a viral video that Tinubu gave each of them…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Police Force on Thursday announced the dismissal of two inspectors over allegations of robbery. The two inspectors were also accused of illegal duty and extortions. he AIG, in a statement signed by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Tunni Ayuba on Thursday in Lagos, gave the names of the dismissed Inspectors as Sunday Adetoye with AP. No. 279495 and Ogunleye Stephen with AP. No. 223521. The two, who were attached to the Zonal Command Headquarters Onikan Lagos, are currently facing trial for allegedly conspiring with three civilians to rob two men of their valuables at…
Safiu Kehinde The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has revealed the act of some political parties showing up with fake death certificates of candidates in an attempt to substitute them. The boss of the non-profit democratic governance advocating organization made this known at a discussion panel on Politics Today Program aired by Channels Television. Speaking on issues around nomination of candidates ahead of the Legislative bye and run-off elections, Itodo, disclosed that out of their desperate attempts to force and install a candidate that did not gain popular support of the people, some political parties do present fake…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunny and hazy atmospheric conditions from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze on Friday over the northern region during the forecast period. According to it, sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region throughout the forecast period. It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the inland cities of the south. The agency anticipated coastal cities of the south with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Edo, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Rivers…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Transportation Management Agency (LASTMA) has arrested three suspected ‘One-chance’ armed robbers at Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. The agency made this known in a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, via their X handle (formerly called Twitter), with an attached video footage showing the suspects under interrogation. According to the agency, the armed robbers were apprehended alongside their operational vehicle at Jubilee Bridge around Abule-Egba. “…they were arrested by LASTMA personnel with their operational vehicle a painted ‘T4’ commercial bus (APP 406 YE) at the U-turn area…
Too often, headlines about airlines and airports focus on the bad – extensive delays, inclement weather, nightmare passengers and the like. So when there’s a chance to celebrate something good in the aviation world, it requires a look. Aviation analytics company Cirium has crunched the numbers to reveal which airlines and airports around the world have the best on-time ratings. No matter where in the world you live – or are planning to go – these stats give some hope that your next trip can be smooth sailing. Flying high Although Cirium recognizes winners in different continents, the overall prize…
By Halimah Olamide There are indications that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have on Thursday visited the head office one of the leading business empires in Nigeria, the Dangote Group. It was gathered that the anti-corruption agents demanded for documents relating to foreign exchange transactions with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The raid, the NPO Reports was told, was not unconnected with the ongoing investigation of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Attempts to confirm the development from the spokesman of the EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale proved abortive at press time…
Police responded Thursday to a shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, according to a post on the Dallas County Facebook page. “Multiple law enforcement and medical staff are on site for a shooting at Perry High School,” the post said. “The site has been secured and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office will release more information as it becomes available.” There was no immediate confirmation on possible injuries. Authorities are expected to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET). Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla told CNN that the agency is responding to the incident,…
By Halimah Olamide A Nigerian student in Canada identified as Stephen Afolabi has been shot dead in Winnipeg Canada by officers of the Manitoba Police Department. The killing was said to have emanated after a caller made a distress call to the police saying a male occupant was unstable and was armed. The Association of Nigerians in Manitoba reportedly confirmed the death of the 19 year old just as the police said its officer shot and fatally wounded the student when the police arrived at the venue. “Officers provided immediate medical care and ensured the well-being of all other parties…
By Halimah Olamide Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umaru-Farouk, has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that health challenge was the reason she failed to show up at the office of the commission as summoned on Wednesday. NPO Reports that the former Minister was asked to report at the office of the commission on Wednesday to brief EFCC investigators over issues relating to some illegal transfer of funds to some accounts from the funds allocated for her ministry. Umaru-Farouk is being probed over a N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered during her tenure in office, through a contractor, James Okwete. Spokesman…