Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five persons, including, notable government officials in connection to alleged multi-billion Naira drug supply scam Among the arrested persons was Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Also arrested by the commission was the chairman of the state branch of Association for Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir, who is also the Chairman Tauroni Local Government Area (LGA). In the same vein, the anti-graft agency arrested the Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, Garba Kwankwaso, the nephew of the NNPP National Leader, Sen.…

Agency Report The State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Rivers, Mr George Mfongang, has raised concern over the alarming rate of migration of young Nigerian graduates abroad in search of greener pasture. He spoke when he received the Rivers State Commander of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mrs Nwamaka Ikediashi, in his office in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Mfongang, who described Nigeria as “a great country with great potentials” for her graduate youths, called on leaders and citizens to be patriotic, disciplined, honest and selfless in all they do to make Nigeria better.…

Agency Report The Rivers Government said it has detected two cases of the deadly Mpox infection in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, confirmed the development at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Oreh said the state had already put its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre on high alert to respond to further emergencies. “Recently, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control stated that there are 39 confirmed cases of mpox across the country. “Out of this number, Rivers State has two confirmed cases of Mpox. “We have deployed our medical teams to respond to all…

Safiu Kehinde Enugu State government has vowed to demolsih houses used for Kidnapping across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Peter Mbah on External Relations, Mr Uche Anichukwu. According to the statement, Anichukwu said the list of marked kidnappers den has been compiled and will soon be demolished. ““He said that after due diligence, the government had compiled the list of property used for kidnapping purposes in the state, “There is no hiding place for criminal elements in Enugu State. “They either repent, leave town or meet their waterloo,…

Safiu Kehinde The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has condemned the allegations filed against Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, by the Nigerian Police Force. This was contained in a statement issued by the Union’s General Secretary, Akhator Joel, earlier today. According to the statement, the allegations are blatant misuse of state power against the trade union leaders. ITUC-Africa stressed that it contravened several international and national legal instruments designed to protect workers’ rights and freedom. As highlighted in the statement, the Nigerian Police Force’s allegations and invitation of Joe Ajaero to their custody for…

Safiu Kehinde The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Women in Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) have advocated for urgent decarbonization policy. This was contained in a statement issued on NOA official X handle by its Deputy Director of Press, Paul Odeniyi, after a meeting between NOA management and a delegation from WEOG earlier today. According to the statement, the meeting focused on balancing the nation’s reliance on crude oil with the urgent need to address climate change by promoting renewable energy. Also discussed at the meeting is the declaration of September 3rd as National Decarbonization Day in Nigeria. Speaking at…

Safiu Kehinde A former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to former Governor Gboyega Oyetola in Osun, Alhaji Debo Badru has died. Badru, who was also an aide to former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, reportedly died at the Federal Medical Centre Abuja in the afternoon of Tuesday after about a week on admission. An indigene of Iwo, Badru was also an aide to former Governor Isiaka Adeleke. The Mayegun Musulumi of Iwoland, a honour he received in 2021, Badru was seen as a political stalwart with links among political gladiators of all divides in Osun. Information available to the NPO Reports indicate…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has on Tuesday written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, why the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Joe Ajaero, will not honour an invitation to him. NPO Reports that the Police had on Monday summoned Ajaero over allegations of terrorism financing and cybercrime. Ajaero was billed to appear at the police facility on Tuesday according to a letter signed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Adamu Muazu. But in a letter from Falana’s chamber which was signed by Samuel Ogala, a principal partner, Ajaero will only be able to honour the…

Safiu Kehinde Nigeria and West Africa banking giant, First Bank Group, have disclosed plan to plant 30,000 trees across Nigeria . This was disclosed in a statement issued by the financial institution yesterday following the commencement of its annual Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Week. The event is scheduled to hold till the 24th of August, 2024. As contained in the statement, the event is aimed at minimizing environmental impact while advancing the bank’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. Part of this year’s activities is the planting of 30,000 trees across Nigeria as part of First Bank’s commitment to plant…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday said it will not hesitate to call out Nigerians for mass action including nationwide strike over the allegations of terrorism, cybercrime and treason against its President, Joe Ajaero. This was contained in a Communique issued by NLC’s National Executive Council today. Having confirmed the letter of invitation issued yesterday by the Force to its President over alleged terrorism funding and treasonable felony amongst others, the union’s National Executive Council held an emergency meeting to deliberate on the development surrounding the invitation. NLC agreed to honor the invitation while describing the allegations against…