Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde  No fewer than 259 victims have reportedly died with 625,239 internally displaced by flood across 29 states, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) records. This was disclosed by the Agency’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, in a statement on her X handle on Thursday. The NEMA DG made this disclosure following the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) meeting held yesterday with the aim of reviewing strategies and reassigning responsibilities in the face of current realities in the pattern and management of disasters nationwide including Borno State. According to Zubaida, 1,048,312 people are affected by the flood across 29 states…

Safiu Kehinde  Nigerian Activist and Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has leaked alleged arrest memo by the Department of State Service as he claimed to have been placed under the agency’s watchlist. Sowore made this disclosure in a post on his X handle yesterday with an attached copy of the classified document stating his arrest. As contained in the document tagged ‘Watchlist Action’, Sowore is to be apprehended and detained on arrival to Nigeria as approved by the Director General of the DSS. Commenting on the document, Sowore condemned the Federal Government over their inability to track terrorism suspects, bandits, kidnappers, and…

Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against his rival Kamala Harris before November’s election. He said on Thursday – two days after the pair’s first showdown in Philadelphia – that Harris only wanted a rematch because he “clearly” won. Several instant polls taken after Tuesday’s contest indicated voters felt Harris had performed better than her Republican opponent. Trump added that Harris should instead “focus” on her job as vice-president. Shortly after, at a campaign rally in North Carolina, Harris responded by saying they “owe” voters another debate because “what is at stake could not be more important”. Polls…

Agency Report  Nigeria’s Under 18 Men’s Basketball team, the J’Tigers are out of the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Championship, following their 81-70 loss to Mali in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. The Malians who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at 40-38. All efforts by the J’Tigers to take control failed as Mali eventually won the game which was played in Pretoria, South Africa. The winners and runners-up of the championship will qualify for the FIBA World Championship billed for Switzerland. Meanwhile, the J’Tigress…

Denies Boycott of Dangote Refinery  Safiu Kehinde The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed their readiness to buy petrol from Dangote Refinery as they denied boycott of the refinery. This was disclosed by IPMAN’s President, Abubakar Maigandi following a meeting with their members yesterday. As against claims of non-patronage by its marketers, IPMAN denied the alleged boycott of the refinery. They disclosed that the price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was not communicated to them which delayed their demand for the petroleum product. “After a meeting with our members today (Thursday), we are ready to buy…

Safiu Kehinde  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has demanded for a permanent office for its staff at Dangote Refinery as part of their crude oil supply deal. This was disclosed yesterday by Dangote Group, Oil & Gas Vice President, Devakumar Edwin, during an X Space event organized by Nairametrics. According to Devakumar, NNPC made the demand since they will be supplying the crude, overseeing the production, and buying back the products in Naira. While discussing progress of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production at the refinery, he disclosed that the NNPC intend to station 6 to 10 of its…

Safiu Kehinde  Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has condemned the attack on Police and Army officials by bandits on Thursday. Speaking at an event where he donated 16 (Toyota Hilux) patrol vehicles for the Divisional Police Officers in the state, the governor reiterated his determination to tackle banditry and kidnappings in the state while condoling the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara Command over the killing of police and military personnel ambushed by bandits along Gusau-Funtua road. According to reports, the personnel were ambushed by bandits near Kwatarkwashi town in Bungudu Local Government Area while on patrol. Lawal commended the effort of…

Safiu Kehinde  A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly , Mr Kola Ologede (APC -Akure North) has called for investigation over the killing of members of his constituents. Ologede made this appeal in a statement in Akure yesterday. The lawmaker charged security agencies to fish out killers of two members of his constituency. According to suspected bandits had, on Tuesday, killed Mrs Lucia Ayelabola, a farmer, and Sunday Oladele, a commercial motorcyclist at Ago Oyinbo in Igbatoro Familugba Community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. “The killings and shootings of my constituents are sad and disturbing…

Says PDP Failed to Provide Amenities, Security Safiu Kehinde Popular Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson, has endorsed Edo state’s All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, as she was spotted campaigning for the party’s candidate, Monday Okpebholo. As seen in a viral video on X, Mercy Johnson canvassed for Okphebolo with the crowd jeering her. The actress lamented over the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) failure to provide amenities and security for Edo people as she addressed the APC supporters in pidgin. “No light, no water, no good healthcare, no security, no good road. Una never tire? “This campaign na operation one man tell…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has, on Thursday, pledged support for the Nigeria Labour Congress. This was disclosed by NBA President, Adam Osigwe, in a post on his official X handle. According to the post, Osigwe made the pledge during a solidarity visit to NBA National Headquarters by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other prominent members of the Congress. Osigwe assured Ajaero of the association’s commitment to the protection of rights and welfare of all citizens as they discussed on issues facing the country- ranging from economic challenges to fundamental human rights. The post read; “I had the…