Author: NPO Admin II
By Kamil Opeyemi The Federal government with the support of the International Organization for Migration on Monday evacuated 139 Nigerian irregular migrants freed from detention centers across Libya. Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’Affaires En Titre in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja said that the exercise seeks to ensure that no Nigerian is abandoned abroad for migration offences. According to Musa, the evacuees comprising of 85 males, 51 females, two children and one infant are expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday evening. “The Nigerian Mission in Libya with support from the…
By Hallimah Olamide The University of Ilorin has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of the Africa Youth Trade Debate organised by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This was disclosed in a bulletin released on Monday by the management of the institution noting that the contest took place in Lusaka, Zambia. It said that the institution’s debate team, which won the contest was invited on an all-expense paid trip to Lusaka, Zambia, for the competition’s grand finale. The university explained that the event was part of AFCTA’s symposium held between August 21 and 23, 2023. “The…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the compulsory retirement of four Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC on Monday in Abuja said the affected DIGs are: Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode. Ani said the compulsory retirement of the DIGs was in line with the PSC statutory powers, pursuant to the Third Schedule, Part 1 M, para A&B of the 1999 Constitution, reinforced with Section 6 of the Commissions (Establisment) Act 2001. He said the affected DIGs were senior…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu on Monday barred Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials who are not directly connected and involved in any major activities in the coming United Nations General Assembly meeting holding in Nee York from traveling. He has directed the to freezing of processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in UNGA’s official schedule of activities. A statement by Presidential aide, Ajuri Ngelale, said that to prevent any sharp practice, “the U.S. Mission in Nigeria is accordingly guided on official…
By Halimah Olamide Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday opened up on allegations that he paid for the burial of the father of one of the Arise TV presenters, Rufai Oseni. Obi said those who know him know that such allegation is just the figment of the imagination of those peddling it and far from being the true. NPO Reports that a former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan Reno Omokri, has been viral in his allegations against Rufai saying the journalist is biased because he has enjoyed patronage from the…
By Halimah Olamide Opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Monday said the country is grinding to a bad halt under the watch of President Bola Tinubu. In an alert raised by the party , it said hasty and uncoordinated implementation of policies is causing a huge disconnect between the government and the people. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party Debo Ologunagba, PDP accused Tinubu and his party the All Progressive Congress of foisting what it called excruciating policies on the people. Saying the country is asphyxiating under the APC, PDP said the peace of the…
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have repeatedly arrested 116 suspected cult members in the Ifo area of the state. The cultists, 70 males and 46 females, who are members of the Aye Confraternity, were arrested by the command’s Anti-Cultism Squad at Galaxy Hotel, Ibogun Road. They were picked up at about 0142hrs. According to a statement by the command, the police had a security report on the activities of the cultists in the area, and that they would be having their initiation and anniversary ceremonies. Following the report, the Anti-Cultism Squad was drafted to the scene, leading to…
By Halimah Olamide There was tension in Bayelsa state capital Yenegoa on Sunday as some Residents reportedly invaded a warehouse where Palliative meant for distribution were being kept. The warehouse located in Kpansia suburb of the state capital is where the 2022 flood palliatives were stored. It was gathered that although some of the food items had expired, that did not stop the residents from looting the warehouse. As of press time, the state government has yet to comment on the incident. Some hoodlums had invaded a warehouse in Adamawa state few weeks ago and carted away stored food items.…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu is today presiding over the maiden edition of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. For the first time, all the 45 members of the newly constituted cabinet are attending the meeting with other critical officials of the government from the Vice President Kasim Shettima down to the Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Also at tbe meeting is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume. Also at the meeting is the Head of Service. The ministers were inaugurated last week at a brief ceremony where their portfolios were also officially…
By Abraham Ajewole In what appears to be a power tussle between the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and some political and religious gladiators on the proposed members of the State Executive Council, the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA), in an unprecedented move on Wednesday failed to confirm 17 out of the 39 nominees submitted by the Governor for the position of commissioners and Special Advisers in his cabinet. Governor Sanwo-Olu last month presented 39 cabinet nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. There were 20 members of the immediate past State Executive…