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May

2024

Kaduna Bombing: Two Soldiers To Face Court Martial

NATIONAL NEWS#CourtMartial, #KadunaBombing, #Military

Kaduna Bombing: Two Soldiers To Face Court Martial The Military high command has announced that two officers have been indicted by a panel set up to investigate the bombing of innocent people in Tudun Birin, Kaduna State. Recall that in December, a drone operated by the Nigerian Army bombed residents of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State during a religious celebration. While the government placed the casualty figure at 81, Amnesty International claimed 127 villagers were killed in the incident. The officers, according to the Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, will face a court-martial for their actions.…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

OMPAN Set To Tour Abia Governor Projects Across State

NEWS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #OMPAN, #Projecttour

Online publishers under the leadership of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State has announced May 23 and 24 as dates to Tour Projects of the current administration, ahead of the One Year in Office/Democracy day celebration. In a Statement jointly endorsed by the State Chairman of OMPAN Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro and the Event Committee Chairman, Comrade Ugochukwu Nwankwo, the online publishers have, in line with their tradition, resolved to take a tour of these Projects with a view to identifying as well as make public developmental landmarks of the current administration led by Dr Alex…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

NAOSNP Celebrates Nigeria’s Labour Force on Workers’ Day

NATIONAL NEWS#2024Workers'Day, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #NAOSNP, #NationalAssociationofOnlineSecurityNews Publishers

NAOSNP Celebrates Nigeria's Labour Force on Workers' Day The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has congratulated the Nigerian workers as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Workers' Day, saying their contribution to the socio-economic development of the nation is highly commendable and recognised. The Association's congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Eric Elezuo, which patted the workers on the back for their selfless service and seeing to the speedy advancement of the nation's bureaucracy, growth and sustenance. "As an association, we recognize the efforts you have…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

How Nigerian Army troops apprehend human trafficker in lagos, rescue victim

NEWS#Humantrafficking, #MissFayokeKunle, #MrsOlusholaAreke

Troops of 65 Bn Nigerian Army (NA) operating under the 81 Division NA, have successfully apprehended a human trafficker in Lagos. Following actionable intelligence, Mrs Olushola Areke was arrested in connection with human trafficking. This is contained in a release signed by Lt. Col. Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations81 Division Nigerian Army and made available to the Media, April 29, 2024. The suspect was accused of kidnapping Miss Fayoke Kunle, a 22-year-old daughter of Mrs Ainor Kunle. Miss Fayoke Kunle, a 22-year-old daughter of Mrs Ainor Kunle and a victim of human trafficking. Mrs. Kunle claimed…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria to benefit from renewable energy — says Rep. Onuigbo

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateChange, #RenewableEnergy, #RepSamOnuigbo

Chairman, Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions Committee of the North East Development Commission, Rep. Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, says Nigeria will benefit from renewable energy. According to Onuigbo, by the process of utilising its enormous energy market, the Nigerian nation could accelerate its march towards industrialisation. Odozi-Obodo expressed happiness that the Federal Government has demonstrated strong determination by creating the enabling environment. Onuigbo, who sponsored Nigeria’s landmark Climate Change Act, also known as Sam Onuigbo Climate Change Act 2021, made the declaration while speaking to journalists on his involvement in the 14th International Renewal Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, which took…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

IGP speaks on possible Partnerships to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime in Nigeria, West Africa

NATIONAL NEWS#Crime, #Transition

IGP speaks on possible Partnerships to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime in Nigeria, West Africa The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, participated in a high-level meeting of the Regional Police Chiefs Committees Chairmen convened by INTERPOL in France today 26th April, 2024. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the President of INTERPOL, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, aimed to enhance collaboration in addressing transnational organized crime, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. During the sessions, the IGP engaged with key INTERPOL representatives, including the Secretary General Dr. Jurgen Stock and the…

Apr

2024

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3 confirmed dead, many Trapped, as building crumbles in Kano

Uncategorized#BuildingCollapse, #Kano

3 confirmed dead, many Trapped, as building crumbles in Kano No fewer than three persons have lost their lives following the collapse of a building in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government of Kano State. According to a source, at least 11 persons were trapped in the collapsed building, whereas two other victims of the incident were rescued from the building. The rescued victims, the source revealed, have been taken to the hospital by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as at the time of filing the report. An earth-moving vehicle was spotted in the area as operations…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi proffers solution to Nigeria’s poor electricity supply

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectricitySupply, #PeterObi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has described the availability of a stable power sector as a critical factor to achieve to the desired New Nigeria. Obi who expressed acrimony over the inability of Nigeria being the giant of Africa to pride itself in the provision of electricity to power at least one of her major cities, whereas Tanzania, he stressed had succeeded in powering all her major cities. Obi while regretting the extant retrogressive state of the country, disclosed that a World Bank report showed that about 70 per cent of 40 million Tanzanians living…

Apr

2024

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EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted

NATIONAL NEWS#EFCC, #YahayaBello

EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted The EFCC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. Yahaya Bello was declared wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes. This was contained in a press statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP on Thursday. Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State. “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCCfor offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 bn. “Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Umuahia North Mayor, Kpakpandu Reels Out Achievements…Vows to change narrative

Uncategorized#HighChiefVictoIkeji, #UmuahiaNorth

100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Umuahia North Mayor, Kpakpandu Reels Out Achievements…Vows to change narrative The Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area,Hon.High Chief Victor Ikeji says his government was working so hard to push the Council to be non dependent on the Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC), through reviving the agriculture sector. Ikeji who made this disclosure when selected members of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) paid him a courtesy visit in his office, in Umuahia North Council Headquarters, explained that under his watch, the Council would get to a point where they would not have to depend…