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By Femi Alabi The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to introduce Electronic Vehicles to ease the region’s challenges associated with intra and inter-state transportation. The Chairman of the reconstituted Governing Board of NEDC Paul Tarfa, announced after he met with members of the board in Abuja. Tarfa said the move to embark on the e-mobility projects was to address transportation challenges faced by people in the region. ”We plan to embark on (e-mobility projects) that is Electronic Vehicles to ease the challenges of transportation faced by people in the North East” He also said the…
By Femi Alabi The Councillor representing Ward 9 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, Achor Nba has resigned his position as the Leader of the Legislative Council. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike is from same ward. Nna resigned via a letter dated March 7, 2024 and addressed to the Clerk of the House, Rosemary Brown. In that letter, Nna declared support for Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, generally seen as Wike’s political rival. The letter read in part: ‘’This resignation is borne out of my personal conviction to align with the truth in the face…
By Femi Alabi The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, Lagos State, on Thursday handed over 15 bags of seized cannabis sativa, worth N21m, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in Badagry. Augustus Amakiri, the Commanding Officer of the FOB, said the operatives seized the cannabis around 2.00.p.m March 2, at Ilaje beachside, Badagry, Lagos. “We got an intelligent tip-off of suspected smuggling activities within Area of Operation. “The team conducted cordon and search operation in the area and discovered bags floating towards seashore. “Upon further investigation, 15 bags were found containing items…
By Femi Alabi President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to implement the approved recommendations of the Oronsaye report on the restructuring and rationalisation of government parastatals, agencies and commissions. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF George Akume represented the President at the ceremony. A statement by the Director of Information in the AGF office, Segun Imohiosen, indicated that Akume is a member of the committee. Other members are Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan; and Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser…
By Femi Alabi The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters and herbalists for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State capital. EFCC on X said they were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at various locations in Lokoja, adding that the herbalist, believed to be the spiritual godfather of internet fraudsters was arrested with various charms. Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, two motorcycles, 11 laptops, 83 mobile phones and charms. The suspects, all male, between the ages…
By Femi Alabi Oil and gas industry stakeholders and leading academics has started a three-day Research and Development (R&D) Zonal Workshop at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma. The focus of the programme is on needs-driven research and deepening of collaboration and linkages, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The workshop provides a forum for discussions and demonstration of research breakthroughs on software and hardware as they relate to oil and gas industry needs, bioremediation and related oil field chemicals solutions, such as additives and drilling fluids, and renewable solutions to meet industry needs. It…
By Femi Alabi The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has pledged to get back all the students abducted by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. The Governor made the pledge when he visited the community to commiserate with them over the incident. He said that the total number of those kidnapped has not been ascertained, but the government is working with the school management and the community to get the actual number. Sani particularly appealed to parents of the abducted children to exercise patience, assuring that the government would not let…
Agency Report. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, forecast sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere on Friday over the North in the morning. According to the outlook, sunny skies are expected over the region with slim chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna and Taraba states later in the day. The agency anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North Central states in the morning. It envisaged localised thunderstorms over parts of Plateau, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Benue…
Says He Wants Competition With China, Not Conflicts President Joe Biden has given a sweeping State of the Union address, setting out the key issues likely to feature in his re-election campaign. He took repeated swipes at Donald Trump – his likely opponent in November’s election – criticising his recent comments about Russia and Nato. He defended abortion rights and said he would work to restore them nationwide if re-elected. Biden also pitched his record on the economy, telling the crowded House chamber that “America’s comeback is building a future of American possibilities.” Trump, the likely Republican candidate, said…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad. He was suspended alongside three Executive Directors of the Agency, from office. They were suspended over what the presidency called fresh facts unearthed over the lingering allegations of fraud in the agency. Those affected are: (1) Olaniyi Alaba Netufo — Executive Director, Corporate Services (2) Barka Sajou — Executive Director, Technical Services (3) Sa’adatu Balgore — Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF) A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media, also quoted , President Tinubu…