Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Navy has recorded destruction of 23 illegal refinery sites while recovering large quantities of stolen crude oil in October. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Adams-Aliu, the Naval units under the auspices of Operation DELTA SANITY, successfully uncovered and destroyed the Illegal Refinery Sites. He said the team also uncovered and destroyed 30 ovens, 26 reservoirs, 77 sacks, 19 dug out pits, 21 wooden boats, four jerry cans and two pumping machines. According to him, large quantities of crude oil and…
Safiu Kehinde Edo Queens FC has, on Tuesday, suffered setback at the ongoing CAF Women’s Championship League in Morocco after a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Congo in the semi finals. The pulsating game played at the Stade Latin Zaouli, saw Edo Queens initially running away with what would have been a famous victory, as they shot ahead in the 64th minute through Emmem Essien. But TP Mazembe came from behind and turned the table. First, they drew level six minutes to the end of regulation time when Mervielle Kajinga scored and took the game into extra time. The…
Agency Report The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged government officials at both the national and sub-national levels to respect the provisions of extant laws in the governance of mineral resources The National President of the association, Dele Ayanleke, made the call at the opening ceremony of the ninth edition of the Mining week, on Tuesday in Abuja. Ayanleke said that the move was crucial if Nigeria sought to make the mining sector the cornerstone of its economy. “I wish to humbly submit that this is not the time to exhibit exuberance or engage in unguided and staggered experimentation…
Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 92 African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have charged the House of Representatives to prohibit use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in the country to protect the environment and the health of citizens. The coalition made the recommendation at a public hearing on GMO organised by Joint Committees on Agricultural Production and Services, Privatisation, Commercialisation, Public Asset, Science Engineering and Special Duties, on Tuesday. Led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) the coalition said that the rising cases of cancer and other related illnesses are traceable to the use and consumption of GMO.…
Agency Report The Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This was made know in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday signed by Mrs Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relation in the Ministry of Youth Development. Meanwhile, the Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, had lifted the restrictions im a memo to the NYSC dated Nov.18, with effect from the start date of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course. Olawande said that the ministerial directive aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s mandate to ensure that all government ministries,…
Safiu Kehinde The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for the LC16m8 mpox vaccine, making it the second mpox vaccine to be supported by WHO. The world health body disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the decision was taken after its Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ declaration of an mpox public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Aug. 14. According to the statement, the vaccine manufactured in Japan was added to the list in an effort to facilitate increased and timely access to vaccines as Mpox cases surge. “This decision is expected to…
Agency Report Mr Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigeria to prioritise investment in safety, infrastructure and tourism promotion, in order to drive economic growth and development. Yang made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a seminar on Nigeria-China Tourism, Hospitality, and Culture 2024 themed: “Promoting Nigeria-China Tourism, Hospitality, Cultural Potentials and Services for Sustainable Development”. Yang, who is also the Director of the China Cultural Centre, emphasised that Nigeria’s tourism sector had the potential of enhancing GDP and fostering sustainable development. According to him, tourism not only contributes to economic growth but also…
Safiu Kehinde The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into an alleged brutality by certain officer and soldiers of the Nigerian Army on a couple. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja. Reacting to a viral audio-visual recording circulating on X showing the army officers assaulting a driver and a woman in Abuja, the Nigerian Army held the circumstances leading to this incident are not clear at the moment. NPO reported the disturbing video on X which showed a senior…
Safiu Kehinde Osun State Government has accused the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the state’s Police Command of attempt to murder Park Management Chairman, Iyanda Alowonle. This was contained in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. NPO earlier reported the incident involving the Osun Transport Management System Chairman who was shot in police custody following his arrest over alleged illegal possession of fire arms at Osogbo. Reacting to the incident, Alimi accused the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of deliberate attempt to eliminate the Chairman who was appointed by the state’s governor, Ademola Adeleke. According to him,…
Agency Report The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed three packaged water factories in the Lekki axis for non-compliance with operational guidelines and approved quality standards. The factories were reportedly sealed on Tuesday following inspection of four of such facilities by officers of the Technical Department of LASWARCO. Of the four, only APNO factory met the commission’s operational and approved quality standards. As required by the commission, water factories should operate in a clean environment, have a functional treatment machine and have its workers neatly kitted, with their hands covered with gloves. It also requires good packaging and…