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By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Army has said reports of a military take over is not true. The army was reacting to a report by an online publication (not the NPO Reports) which claimed that the Brigade of Guards, an elite wing of the Military has been placed on a red alert to foil any mutiny within the Nigerian army. Responding to the report online the Nigerian Army, through its verified X handle, simply responded, “FAKE NEWS.” There have been speculations about possible military action in the country as a result of growing concerns over the economy. But there have…
By Halimah Olamide The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, on Sunday has warned intending protesters not to violate the rights of others while carrying out their protest for any reason. The NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had scheduled a nationwide strike for Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 to protest against the current economic hardships being faced by many citizens nation wide. They charged that the hardship was inflicted on Nigerians following hike in prices of goods and services consequent upon the removal of fuel subsidy and the free fall of the naira. The TUC…
By Halimah Olamide The presidency Saturday evening said it is imperative for President Bola Tinubu to travel to Qatar for a business forum in spite of a leaked letter purportedly showing that the Qatari authorities have not expressed readiness. NPO Reported earlier that the Qatar Embassy in Nigeria had written to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying that the proposed visit of the President had no agreement. But Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said it is wrong to insinuate that Qatar has rebuffed the Nigerian government on the visit. See Presidency’s Statement…
By Femi Alabi Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic has dragged Mokawo Ahmed Yakubu and Chibuzor Okpara before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N35,000,000.00 (Thirty-Five Million Naira). According to EFCC on its Official X handle, the duo allegedly lured one Alhaji Tukur Yuguda, to deliver to them the sum of N35million under the pretence that they will supply to him five pieces of Howo Truck, Two Howo single head and…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said it will not make any comment over the letter from the Qatari government rejecting President Bola Tinubu’s request for a visit to the country for a business forum. The ministry said in spite of the leaked letter, the proposed visit will still take place. A statement by Mrs. Francisca K. Omayuli, Spokesperson of the ministry confirmed official visit by the Nigerian President to Qatar which was slated for 2-3 March. NPO Reported earlier that the Qatari government, had in a letter addressed to Nigerian government said Tinubu was…
By Halimah Olamide The Qatari government in its letter sent to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, said that the country would not be able to welcome President Tinubu and hold the proposed forum intended to hold on March 2 and 3. The government of Qatar has rejected a request by President Bola Tinubu to visit the country and hold business meetings with some investments interests in the country. Qatar, in a letter seen by the NPO Reports hinged its rejection of Tinubu’s request on the fact that there currently does not exist a legally binding agreement between Nigeria…
By Femi Alabi Irate Kwara State University (KWASU) students in protest of the raid by Police have attacked one of the divisions under the Kwara command. The Police Command confirmed that one of its personnel was injured and a mosque inside the station was destroyed by the students who pelted stones at the the police station. The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement, confirmed the attack on the Malete divisional police headquarters by the students. The students’ protest and the eventual attack on the police station was a reaction to a sting operation…
By Femi Alabi In Preparation for the forth coming Edo State Gubernatorial election, the Regional Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry South-South and Region, Dr. Dr Azemhe Azena has emerged the Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. Azena hails from Okpekpe, Etsako-East in the Edo North senatorial zone. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Yakubu Shendam in a statement said Dr. Azemhe Azena polled 211 votes to defeat three other Aspirants, to emerge victorious at a keenly contested primary held at Depraisery Event Centre, Ugor Road, in Benin Ciy on Friday. Chairman of the NNPP Edo State Primary…
By Femi Alabi President Bola Tinubu has said that west Africa through collective determination and efforts, the region will survive the challenges before it and chart a course toward a peaceful, secured and a thriving West Africa. President Tinubu also urged Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to reconsider their decision to withdraw their membership from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu made the appeal during an extraordinary summit of the regional bloc held in Abuja on Saturday. He emphasised that ECOWAS must stand united to promote democracy, human rights and sustainable development across West Africa. The…
By Femi Alabi The United States National Transportation Safety Board has said that law enforcement and eyewitnesses observed the helicopter transporting late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and other business associate engulfed in flames before it crashed. The US National Transportation Safety Board in a preliminary report added that witnesses reported that the weather conditions in the area were ‘not good’ and raining with a snow mix. According to an initial investigation report by the NTSB, witnesses stated that the weather conditions on the day of the helicopter crash were a combination…