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2024

POCACOV: IGP Promises Second Chance For Criminals

NATIONAL NEWS#Criminality, #IGPKayode lEgbetokun, #PoliceCampaignAginstCultism, #security

POCACOV: IGP Promises Second Chance For Criminals The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to take advantage of 'second chance' opportunities in the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) initiatives. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the National Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Olabisi Okuwobi stated that, "The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to take the advantage of 'second chance' opportunities in the Police Campaign Against Cultism and…

Feb

2024

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Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#ComstitutionalReview, #Rt.Hon.BenjaminOkezieKalu

Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that equal opportunities will be accorded to all Nigerians to contribute their quota in the ongoing efforts to shape Nigeria's future. Kalu gave the assurance while delivering his opening remarks at the inauguration of the Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Monday. The Deputy Speaker who doubles as the Chairman of the Committee said that the committee will work diligently to realize its mandate within a reasonable timeframe. He…

Feb

2024

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BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Cmte

NEWS, SPORTS#Impeachment, #SWAN

BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Committee REPORT The suspended President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Benjamin, has been impeached. The impeachment was carried out at the end of an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held virtually on Monday, February 26, 2024. The meeting which was presided over by the President, Otuekong Bonny Nyong, had in attendance other members of NEC. In the Communique released after the meeting, NEC adopted and deliberated on the report submitted by the Independent Investigative Committee (IIC) set up to look into the alleged infractions against…

Feb

2024

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Two Boko Haram Insurgents neutralised, As MNJTF Intensifies Operations in Lake Chad Region,

NATIONAL NEWS#BokoHaramInsurgents, #MultinationalNationalJointTaskForce, #Terrorism

MNJTF Intensifies Operations in Lake Chad Region The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has significantly stepped up its clearance operations within the Lake Chad basin, according to a statement signed by the Chief of Military Public Information, Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The statement observed that the act is aimed at strengthening free movement as well as rejuvenating economic activities across the region. "This initiative has led to an encouraging trend, with multiple terrorists surrendering and the interception of a major arms haul meant for insurgents’ use. From…

Feb

2024

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Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Ethnicity

Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba The Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to endeavour to participate fully in the ongoing constitutional review process. Ahead of the inauguration of the constitutional review committee, Monday, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on Nigerians from different ethnic and religious backgrounds to participate fully in the review of the 1999 Constitution to ensure that their views are heard and interest protected under the law. He also called for the jettisoning of primordial sentiments amongst the major tribes…

Feb

2024

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing SEDC Bill

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Bill, #SouthEastDevelopmentCommission

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing South East Development Commission Bill The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed gratitude to the Senate for passing the Bill seeking the establishment of South East Development Commission (SEDC). The proposed legislation sponsored by Kalu was passed by the Senate on Thursday, after considering and adopting its clauses at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. Recall that the House of Representatives on December 21, 2023 at its Committee of the Whole chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Kalu, unanimously…

Feb

2024

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We’ll thoroughly follow up to ensure prudent investment, Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka tells Special Citizens *As he holds TGIF with Gov. Otti

NEWS#GovernorAlexOtti, #OsinachiNwaka, #SpecialCitizens, #ThankGodIt'sFridayWithOttiNwaka

We shall thoroughly follow up to ensure prudent investment, says Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka*As he holds TGIF with Gov. Otti, Special Citizens The Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka says his administration will rigorously supervise all Special Citizens who are beneficiaries of his benevolence on the last Friday of every year, to ensure a sagacious use of the funds. Nwaka who is also the President and Founder of New Era Foundation (NEF) stated this today, Friday, February 23, during his monthly empowerment programme with Ikwuano indigenes living with disabilities tagged: Thank God It's Last Friday…

Feb

2024

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Peter Obi speaks on ditching Labour Party

POLITICS#LabourParty, #PeterObi

Peter Obi speaks on ditching Labour Party The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has debunked speculations that he intends to leave the party. In a statement signed by the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, the LP candidate dissociated himself from the news item on some online platforms (not DAILY POST), describing it as mere figments and the handiwork of mischief makers. The POMR, in the statement expressed its wish to unhesitatingly “dismiss trending fake and fallacious news stories suggesting that he was parting ways with the Labour Party. It regretted that the…

Feb

2024

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Court quashes indefinite suspension of FADAMA III Coordinator by Ebonyi Govt

NEWS#Embezzlement, #FADAMA111, #FADAMA111ProjectImplementation, #Misappropriation

Court quashes indefinite suspension of FADAMA III Coordinator by Ebonyi Govt The National Industrial Court has quashed the indefinite suspension slammed on the Ebonyi State Coordinator of the World Bank Assisted FADAMA III project, Dr Cletus Nwakpu by the state government. Mr Nwakpu, an experienced Civil Servant, had overseen the implementation of the world bank sponsored FADAMA projects in the state. But on 14th July 2020, the state government under former David Umahi suspended him indefinitely on unproven allegations of funds misappropriation and embezzlement. Background Mr Nwakpu, as State Coordinator had started the implementation of the Subsidiary Credit Agreement between…

Feb

2024

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How Pregnant woman pushes husband to death from storey building in Ebonyi

CRIME#EbonyiState, #Pregnancy, #Tragedy

How Pregnant woman pushes husband to death from storey building in Ebonyi A pregnant housewife and a native of Uburu, a community in Ebonyi State, has reportedly pushed her husband, Nwoga Maduabuchi to death from a two-storey, in Abakaliki, the State's capital. The tragic incident occurred during an argument between the deceased whowas identified as Nwoga Maduabuchi and his second wife. The state police public relations Officer, DSP Ukandu Joshua, said the Divisional Police Officer is yet to inform him of the tragic incident Pregnant housewife pushes husband to death in EbonyiPregnant Housewife pushed husband to death during an argument.…