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By Halimah Olamide Another prominent governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress on Saturday withdrew from the race. Lucky Imasuen, a former deputy governor in the state announced his exit from the race just as aspirants were to file out on Saturday to vie for votes to emerge as the flag bearer of the party in the forthcoming election. “I have come to the conclusion that since members of our National Working Committee (NWC), in their wisdom, have expressed their preference for zoning the governorship position to Edo Central Senatorial District, it is wise to align with…
By Halimah Olamide The Police in Ekiti have said suspected kidnappers behind the kidnapping of pupils of an Emure Ekiti have been nabbed by its operatives. While parading the suspects on Friday evening, the police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, said the arrest was made possible through the relentless efforts of men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). Abutu said items recovered from the suspects included one (1) AK 47 assorted rifle, one (1) pump action gun loaded with five (5) live cartridges, twenty-one (21) AK 47 live ammunition, and expended shells of AK-47 ammunition. He added that while the police was…
By Halimah Olamide As members of the All Progressive Congress in Edo state decide who flies the flag of the party in the coming governorship election today, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and aspirant of the APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has withdrawn from the race. Ize-Iyamu announced his withdrawal via a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday. Acting state chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe, was copied in the letter. He described as “painful” the decision to quit the race. The letter read, “Few months ago, after extensively…
Agency Report The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria currently has about 30 billion dollars investment commitment from various investors. Uzoka-Anite said this at the ongoing Ministerial Media briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to her, the commitments will be redeemed over the course of five to eight years. She said investments, commitments, and pledges were also received from our oil and gas free zone, adding that last week, some of them committed an additional 10 billion dollars in investments. “I hosted the managing director of SHELL who explained to me about the investment plans…
…Vows to Clear Backlog of Pensions By Halimah Olamide Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to ensure payment of all outstanding pensioned owed retirees in the state. The governor said having paid N3.20 billion into the RSA of 1,013 retirees as accrued pension right for the month of February, the state government would pay N4 billion in March and another N3 billion in April to settle the debt. Sanwo-Olu stated these at the 103rd Bond Retirement Bond Certificates Presentation, organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) in Lagos. The governor said the state also paid health insurance…
By Kamil Opeyemi No fewer than 26 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission said the arrest was sequel to credible information on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. These were disclosed by the commission’s spokesman Mr. Dele Oyewale. In a statement released by Oyewale on Friday, he said they were arrested at Kurudu, Jahi, Kubwa and Gwarimpa areas of Abuja. “Items recovered from them include a Toyota Tacoma, a CLS Mercedes 450 and three Lexus cars, in addition to 40 phones and seven laptops. “They will…
By Halimah Olamide The Defence Headquarters has revealed that no fewer than 254 terrorists were killed in one week in various operations across the country. In the same vein, it added that its men apprehended 368 others in a major crackdown to halt activities of terrorists in the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while giving update on the operations of the armed forces, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations had prevented terrorist elements from accomplishing their strategic objectives. According to him, the…
Agency Report Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Ikeja, has warned aggrieved passengers never to resort to violence and destruction of airport property following flight disruptions. Mrs Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, Bi-Courtney’s Head of Corporate Communications, said in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on Friday that the company would not tolerate destruction of airport property. Yinka-Olawuyi said the terminal operator had zero tolerance for passenger misconduct or vandalism of airport property. She said that such actions pose a threat to the safety and well-being of other passengers, airport staff and property. “MMA2…
By Kamil Opeyemi Gives Ultimatum The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday said it’s affiliate members should begin to mobilise for a national protest if the government fails to implement agreements reached with the organised Labour. The Congress a national protest will take place from February 27 to February 28 if the government fails to heed its advice and make life more comfortable for Nigerians. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday , President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, asked his members to be on standby for an indefinite strike, which would commence seven days after the nationwide protest if the government…
•By Halimah Olamide There is panic in the Iju Area of Lagos State, following an explosion that occured in the late hours of Tuesday According to information gathered by correspondent of NPO Reports, the fire started at about 10:30pm From a gas filling shop when a truck that came to deliver gas caught fire. Although, as at press time, the number of casualties was yet to be known. Director Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Magaret Adeseye, who confirmed the incident to Vanguard, said, “We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground to put…