Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Coalition of Civil Societies Networks (CCSN) has, on Wednesday, backed Sen. Shehu Buba against allegations of sponsoring banditry and kidnapping in Bauchi State. The Secretary of CCSN, Comrade Jabir Aminu, made the position of the group known during a press briefing in Abuja. Aminu described the allegations against the lawmaker as baseless and unfounded. “These allegations of sponsoring banditry and kidnapping are not only false but an attempt to tarnish the reputation of a respected leader who has dedicated himself to the service of his people,” he said. According to him, after a thorough evaluation of the facts…

Agency Report The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has expressed concern over the increase in petrol pump prices in Lagos and Abuja. Mr Dele Oye, National President, NACCIMA, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Oye said that the prices, which had reached N998 and N1,030 per litre respectively, were placing a strain on businesses and households across the country. He spoke on the potential economic consequences of the price hike, warning that the increase could lead to higher transportation costs, exacerbate inflation and severely impact small and medium-sized businesses. He…

Safiu Kehinde At least two people have been killed in northern Israel following the launch of 60 rockets fired from Lebanon, the Israeli military reported on Wednesday. In the town of Kiryat Shmona, a man and a woman were fatally injured by a rocket strike, the Magen David Adom rescue service reported on X. In the same vein, five people were injured at the port city of Haifa, with a 16-year-old suffering moderate injuries while the others sustained minor injuries. While the Israeli military did not specify the source of the rocket fire on Wednesday, the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in…

Safiu Kehinde The Founder of Tata Motors, Ratan Tata, has died at the age of 86. The Indian industrialist’s death was announced late Wednesday by Tata Group. Prior to his death, the 86-year-old industrialist and the company’s former Chairman, was reportedly rushed to hospital in the early hours of Monday. According to reports, sources from the hospital have confirmed that Tata suffered significant drop in his blood pressure. Renown for transforming the company into a multinational conglomerate, Ratan Tata’s demise appeared to be a great loss for India as the country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, mourned over his death. Modi…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has set up investigation panel to probe Osun state government’s tax evasion claim and other allegations against Segilola Resources Operating Limited. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, on Wednesday. Sequel to the intervention of the Federal Government following the sealing off of Segilola by Osun state government, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, had announced plan to create a fact-finding committee to investigate the case. According to the statement, the fact-finding committee has been inaugurated by the…

Safiu Kehinde Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his displeasure with Nigerian citizens over their inaction on the country’s economic hardship. Amaechi had, in a recent interview shared on X on Wednesday, said he expected Nigerians to be angry over the economic situation of the country. The former Rivers state governor expected Nigerians to boycott elections in protest against politicians as he lamented over the cost pf diesel. “I’m angry with the citizens. I’ve said it several times. “You can’t see a group of people stealing your money impoverishing you can’t buy fuel, you can’t buy anything. “Look…

Safiu Kehinde The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians of its commitment towards ensuring financial system stability and safety of depositors’ fund. The apex bank made this assurance in a statement issued yesterday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama. As contained in the statement, CBN said that they actively ensures that banks adhere to established regulations and best practices to maintain the integrity of our financial system. CBN further disclosed conducting regular stress testing to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure that financial institutions are resilient. The statement further revealed other measures taken by the CBN…

Safiu Kehinde Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has broken silence over Rivers political unrest, accusing Siminalayi Fubara of inciting the violence that rocked the state earlier this week. Wike made the accusation while speaking at an interview program on Channels TV yesterday. The FCT Minister and former Rivers State governor accused Fubara, his successor, of inciting the violence following his refusal to obey court’s order. “You heard the President said the judiciary can settle all political dispute. And those who came wanted the judiciary to settle the dispute. “And you came out as a governor to say no this…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State government has vowed to take due action over alleged attack on the state’s sanitation corps officials by soldiers on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement issued on X by Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Reacting to the incident which occured at Yaba area of the state, Wahab condemned the unwarranted attack on the sanitation officials which left one sustaining head injury as seen in a video attached to the statement on X. He alleged that the officials were attacked under the directive of one Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon. Wahab, however,…

Safiu Kehinde An X user, simply identified as Udaonu, has been charged to explain reason behind labelling the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as “criminal chief”. Udaonu had made the comment under a post by the Force’s PPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, congratulating the IGP over his new role as the chairman of West African Chiefs of Police Committee. “The chairman West African Chiefs of Police Committee, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM. Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. May the Lord guide you, sir. Ire oo.” Adejobi had posted. Amid several comments from netizens over the post Udaonu’s…