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NSCDC to deploy 500 men for Alaafin’s coronation
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy 500 of its personnel to ensure security at the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place in Oyo town on Saturday. The deployment is aimed at ensuring crowd control, guaranteeing security, and safeguarding critical infrastructure throughout the ceremony.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy 500 of its personnel to ensure security at the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place in Oyo town on Saturday. The deployment is aimed at ensuring crowd control, guaranteeing security, and safeguarding critical infrastructure throughout the ceremony.
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Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council
The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan
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The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan
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I would have handled economy better than Tinubu – Obi
Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday, accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being ineffective in implementing economic policies. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, revealed this in an interview on Arise News Prime Time on Tuesday and also criticised the decision of President Tinubu
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Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday, accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being ineffective in implementing economic policies. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, revealed this in an interview on Arise News Prime Time on Tuesday and also criticised the decision of President Tinubu
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FG withdraws allocation of 1,357 housing units over default payment
The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment
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The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment
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Nigeria fortunate to have Tinubu as president – Bosun Tijani
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his
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The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his
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NECA hails NHIA chairman appointment
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has applauded the Federal Government for appointing a substantive chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority, describing it as a step toward strengthening the institution’s governance structure. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised that the success of any public scheme depends on effective leadership. “The appointment
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has applauded the Federal Government for appointing a substantive chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority, describing it as a step toward strengthening the institution’s governance structure. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised that the success of any public scheme depends on effective leadership. “The appointment
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Kaduna gov warns traditional leaders against land-grabbing
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has issued a strong warning to traditional leaders in the state, urging them to put an end to illegal land encroachment and land grabbing to foster peaceful coexistence among communities. The governor made this statement during his Eid-el-Fitr Sallah homage, “Gaisuwar Sallah,” at the Emir of Zazzau’s palace in Zaria
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has issued a strong warning to traditional leaders in the state, urging them to put an end to illegal land encroachment and land grabbing to foster peaceful coexistence among communities. The governor made this statement during his Eid-el-Fitr Sallah homage, “Gaisuwar Sallah,” at the Emir of Zazzau’s palace in Zaria
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Industry leaders to discuss risk management
Kreston Pedaborisk will host a breakfast seminar in April to examine the role of Enterprise Risk Management in strengthening business resilience amid economic and regulatory uncertainties, the firm announced in a statement on Monday. The seminar, themed “Strengthening Business Resilience: Integrating Enterprise Risk Management for Sustainable Growth,” will bring together regulators, industry experts, and business
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Kreston Pedaborisk will host a breakfast seminar in April to examine the role of Enterprise Risk Management in strengthening business resilience amid economic and regulatory uncertainties, the firm announced in a statement on Monday. The seminar, themed “Strengthening Business Resilience: Integrating Enterprise Risk Management for Sustainable Growth,” will bring together regulators, industry experts, and business
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Benue lawmaker calls on president Tinubu to address escalating violence in Otukpo
Blessing Onuh, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has raised an urgent call for intervention from President Bola Tinubu regarding the growing insecurity in Otukpo, Benue State. Onuh described the ongoing attacks and killings as a national emergency that requires immediate and serious attention from the federal government. The lawmaker
Benue lawmaker calls on president Tinubu to address escalating violence in Otukpo
Blessing Onuh, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has raised an urgent call for intervention from President Bola Tinubu regarding the growing insecurity in Otukpo, Benue State.
Onuh described the ongoing attacks and killings as a national emergency that requires immediate and serious attention from the federal government.
The lawmaker expressed her deep concern over the alarming frequency of violent incidents in her constituency, citing the recent brutal murder of a retired customs officer, Onche Akatu, in Asa 2 community. Two members of Akatu’s family were also abducted during the attack.
Additionally, Onuh highlighted the senseless killing of Mrs. Felicia Ochigbo, a nursing mother, in the Old NTA Area of Asa, and the murder of an Igbo man in the community. Just last month, in Okpomoju Community in Okete Ward, Otukpo Local Government Area, suspected herdsmen killed five men, which has led to widespread panic.
Onuh also pointed out that these killings and kidnappings have become so frequent that it now feels as though they have become a sad norm.
She expressed frustration with the perceived inaction of security agencies, noting that after each attack, officials at both the state and local levels merely issue statements declaring that they are “on top of the matter,” but no real action is taken.
She questioned why the perpetrators are not being apprehended and why peace is not being restored, allowing residents to live without fear.
The lawmaker further expressed that the constant insecurity has forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, leading to a worsening food shortage in the region. With many residents now fleeing their homes to escape the violence, Onuh stressed the growing sense of fear among her people.
Onuh appealed to President Tinubu to take decisive action by directing security forces to intensify efforts to arrest the culprits and bring them to justice.
She also pleaded with her constituents, particularly the youth, to avoid taking matters into their own hands through jungle justice or reprisal attacks, as this would only make the situation worse.
Onuh reassured her people that she would continue to work closely with political leaders and security agencies to ensure that these heinous acts are brought to an end, and peace is restored in Otukpo and surrounding areas. She emphasized that the people deserve to live in peace and safety.
Benue lawmaker calls on president Tinubu to address escalating violence in Otukpo
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Uromi: We don’t need more killings – Muslim Council
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has expressed sadness over the brutal murder of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement issued by its Amir, Alhaji AbdulWasi’I Taiwo Bangbala, the council urged all affected communities “to exercise restraint and resist the impulse toward retaliation.” “Violence only deepens wounds and perpetuates cycles of conflict. Instead,
Uromi: We don’t need more killings – Muslim Council
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has expressed sadness over the brutal murder of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State.
In a statement issued by its Amir, Alhaji AbdulWasi’I Taiwo Bangbala, the council urged all affected communities “to exercise restraint and resist the impulse toward retaliation.”
“Violence only deepens wounds and perpetuates cycles of conflict. Instead, we must place our trust in the legal system and allow due process to deliver accountability,” the statement read.
TMC described the killings as “a senseless act of violence, fueled by baseless accusations and mob hysteria,” warning that it highlights “the fragility of peace and the urgent need for unity and justice in our nation.”
The council extended condolences to the families of the victims, stating, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, who have been robbed of their loved ones in the most horrific manner.
“We stand in solemn solidarity with them during this time of immense grief and pain, and we call for immediate justice to avert further breakdown of social order.”
TMC also emphasized that the tragedy in Uromi was “not merely a local tragedy but a national crisis that exposes the dangers of mob justice, ethnic profiling, and the unchecked proliferation of vigilante actions. Every Nigerian citizen is entitled to the fundamental rights of safety, dignity, and fair treatment under the law.”
Condemning extrajudicial killings, the council described them as “an affront to justice and a threat to the fabric of our nation.”
“Mob killing is vile and absolutely condemnable. Even in cases where suspicions arise, the only lawful recourse is to surrender suspects to the proper authorities, not to subject them to brutal mob violence,” TMC stated.
The council called for an “urgent, thorough, and impartial investigation into this heinous crime to ensure that all perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice and that such acts of barbarity are never repeated.”
Uromi: We don’t need more killings – Muslim Council
