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German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria, has shut down operations over fears of possible terror attacks in Abuja and its environs. A letter sighted by the NPO Reports which advised its workers to seek safety and avoid public events and public malls and others, said the advice would remain applicable since Friday October 28 to Monday October 31, 2022. The circular, titled Security Advisory read: In response to ongoing security concerns within the FCT and Central Abuja, it is advised to avoid all public events, within the FCT, environment including supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs, and other areas where many…
Ex-US President finds reasons to feel triumphant after those behind his permanent suspension at microblogging App are fired after takeover of the company by Elon Musk Former US president Donald Trump on Friday hailed the sale of Twitter to tech billionaire Elon Musk, but declined to commit to rejoining the platform. Musk, the world’s richest man, saw his $44 billion bid to buy the company concluded late Thursday after months of uncertainty and speculation. “I am very happy that Twitter is now in sane hands, and will no longer be run by Radical Left Lunatics and Maniacs that truly hate…
… says ‘Governor Bello has done very well’ The Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on journalists in the State to “guard against being used by unscrupulous politicians who may be out to run down the government of Kogi State under Governor Yahaya Bello for whatever reasons.” The Council urged journalists to let the ethics of the media profession take the center stage in their practice, noting that falsifying reports was criminal and that Governor Bello had performed very well. Chairman of the Council, Comr. Adeiza Momohjimoh, who made the call at the 2022…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in concert with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all residents within the country. The Police boss emphasized this while charging all Strategic Police Managers in charge of Commands and tactical formations within the country to beef up security in their respective jurisdictions, especially in the FCT. This was disclosed by the force PPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement released on Thursday night saying that,IGP similarly directed that all emergency numbers across the country should be activated to…
A 40-year-old man, Taofeek Sulaiman, has been arrested in Ogun State for having unlawful canal knowledge of his 13-year-old Stepdaughter. Operatives of the State Police Command arrested Sulaimon on Monday following a complaint lodged at Owode Yewa divisional police headquarters by his wife, the mother of the victim. The States PPRO, Abimbola Oyeyemi disclosed that,the mother, who said she married Sulaimon after the death of the victim’s father, told the police that her daughter informed her of how her husband “has been having sex with her since the 14th of October 2022.” According Oyeyemi, the woman said “the suspect…
By Kamil Opeyemi Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola and his Oyo counterpart, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, finally flagged off the total reconstruction of the 91km Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road that has been in deplorable condition for years. The governments of Osun and Oyo had recently jointly awarded the reconstruction of the road to put a permanent end to the untold hardship faced by motorists and other road users. The road, which is said to be of economic importance to both states, links Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and Osogbo, the Osun State capital via different towns and villages, including the ancient…
More busy businesses show signs of shutting down amidst fears of possible strikes by terrorists even in the face of assurances by the Federal Government The Management of Jabi Lake Mall in the Utako area of Abuja has shut down its operations on Thursday. The mall said this is because of the threats to security in the Federal Capital Territory. In a post on its social media handles, the management revealed that although it wasn’t its intention to disrupt activities, but considered it neccessary for the safety of shoppers and all staff They added that the management is reviewing the…
By Halimah Olamide Tension is heightened as Nigerians fear intelligence that compels the US Government to seek evacuation of its citizens The United States Government, has authorized the evacuation of its citizens from Nigeria over likely terrorist attacks. The US State Department announced the approval of the evacuation in its updated Nigeria travel advisory on Tuesday. “On October 25, 2022, the Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks,” the advisory read. “The U.S. Embassy Abuja continues to have limited ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens…
The Department of State Services has urged Nigerians to stay alert and assist security agencies with information on suspicious criminals in their neighborhoods. This is coming hours after the United States of America had warned of an impending attacks by terrorists in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations,”U.S embassy wrote “The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until…
Hours after the United States Mission in Nigeria warned her citizens to be wary of an impending terror attack, schools in the Federal Capital Territory are sending students back home. Findings by the NPO Reports show that many schools, briefed of the development decided to ask students to stay back home as precautionary measure. The United States Mission had on Sunday released an advisory telling her citizens in Nigeria not to undertake unnecessary journeys. “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship,…