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Jul

2023

IPOB: Finally, DSS releases Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination

NATIONAL NEWS#Dss, #ExtraordinaryRendition, #Incarceration, #MedicalTreatment, #NnamdiKanu

Finally, DSS releases Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to undergo an independent medical examination. Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said the IPOB leader underwent a medical examination in an unnamed hospital in Abuja on Friday. According to a statement by Ejiofor: “We are pleased to inform you that Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu met with his choice personal physician yesterday (Friday) in a hospital in Abuja, outside the facility of the State Security Service (SSS). “As part of the protocol, I witnessed the…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Leaked EndSARS Mass Burial Memo One Of Many Surprises To Come – Adegboruwa *Says denying Lekki Tollgate blood spili is a disservice to lost souls

CRIME, NATIONAL NEWS#Ebun-OluAdegboruwa, #EndExtraJudicialkilling, #Endsars, #EndSARsProtest, #LekkiTollgateMassacre, #LekkiTollgateShooting

Leaked EndSARS Mass Burial Memo One Of Many Surprises To Come – Adegboruwa*Says denying Lekki Tollgate blood spili is a disservice to lost souls Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has expressed rude shock to a leaked Lagos State Government memo on the secret mass burial of 103 victims of the October 2020 EndSARS protest, describing it as one of the many surprises to come. The senior lawyer stated this on Channels Television’s Law Weekly, a pre-recorded programme which airs every Saturday at 03:30pm with focus on the legal profession. It would be recalled that Adegboruwa was a member of…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Hon. Aguocha Emerges HoR Chairman, Monitoring and Evaluation Standing/Adhoc Committee

NATIONAL NEWS#LabourParty, #MinesAndSolid MineralsDevelopment, #ObiAguocha

Hon. Aguocha Emerges HoR Chairman, Monitoring and Evaluation Standing/Adhoc Committee In a reflection of his astuteness, sagacity and capacity, the Member Representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha has emerged the Chairman of Monitoring and Evaluation Standing/Adhoc Committee, in the 10th House of Representatives. Principal Offices and Chairmanship of Committees in the House of Representatives are usually reserved for ranking Members and key Members of the Ruling Party and main opposition Parties but Hon. Aguocha, a first time Federal Legislator and Member of the Minority Labour Party, was picked among his colleagues…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: Senate Confirms Onuigbo’s Appointment

NATIONAL NEWS#NEDC, #NorthEastDevelopmentCommission, #SamOnuigbo, #Senate

Breaking: Senate Confirms Onuigbo’s Appointment The Senate of Nigeria on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, screened and confirmed the nomination of Rep. Sam Onuigbo as a member of the governing board of the North East Development Commission(NEDC) representing the South East of Nigeria. Onuigbo, who sponsored Nigeria’s Climate Change Act during his time at the House of Representatives, muted immediately after the screening that he will use his position to drive for the mainstreaming of climate action into the development plans of the North East in order to engender sustainable development within the region. The former representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Reps move to compel Oil & Gas Companies to stop gas flaring, provide 24-hour electricity to Delta Communities

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectricitySupply, Oil and gas

Reps move to compel Oil & Gas Companies to stop gas flaring, provide 24-hour electricity to Delta Communities By JONATHAN LOIS The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on Federal Government to compel the oil and gas producing companies engaged in the flaring of gas to convert gases to electricity for the benefit of the host Communities. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on the need to compel the Operators to 'stop gas flaring and convert same to provide 24-hour electricity to Isoko/Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency of Delta State', jointly sponsored by Hon. Jonathan Ajioghene Ukodhiko…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

CBN gives Update On Old, New 200, 500, 1000 Naira

NATIONAL NEWS#CBN, #NairaRedesign

CBN gives Update On Old, New 200, 500, 1000 Naira The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed on Tuesday that plans are in place to gradually phase out the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes. Acting Governor of the apex bank, Folashodun Shonubi, provided these details after a monetary policy committee meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. It would be recalled that, in October 2022, former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele announced plans to redesign these currency bills and had asked Nigerians to deposit their old notes before they became invalid on January 31, 2023. Former President Muhammadu Buhari…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

2Years after tragedy: Lagos Government Awards Over N61Million Contract For Mass Burial Of 103 EndSARS Victims… Says none is from Lekki Tollgate

METRO, NATIONAL NEWS#Endsars, #EndSARsProtest, #Lagos, #LekkiTollgateShooting, #Protest

2Years after tragedy: Lagos Government Awards Over N61Million Contract For Mass Burial Of 103 #EndSARS Victims… Says none is from Lekki Tollgate A letter from the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency has confirmed a move by the state government to carry out a mass burial for 103 victims of #EndSARS close to three years after their deaths. The letter dated July 19, 2023, and titled ‘Letter Of No Objection. Mass Burial For The 103. The Year 2020 EndSARS Victims’ was addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and signed by the Director General of the Lagos State Public Procurement…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Obi shuns 62nd birthday Anniversary… Laments over 327 innocent Nigerians killed in Plateau, Benue in June

NATIONAL NEWS#PeterObi

Obi shuns 62nd birthday Anniversary… Laments over 327 innocent Nigerians killed in Plateau, Benue in June Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi has broken silence on why he would not celebrate his birthday as he turned 62-years-old, today, July 16. Obi who expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for His infinite mercies regretted the downright hardship ravaging the country, as he implored Nigerians all over the world to rather distribute gifts to teaming impoverished Nigerians, than lavish it on him (Obi). Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 elections,…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Lagos NIS: I’ve Zero Tolerance for Corruption, Corrupt Practices, CIS Dangana Vows

NATIONAL NEWS#Comptroller, #Immigration, Comptroller of Immigration #BalaAliyuDangana

Lagos NIS: I've Zero Tolerance for Corruption, Corrupt Practices, CIS Dangana Vows The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has a new leader. He is Comptroller of Immigration Bala Aliyu Dangana. He assumed office on July 5, 2023. In his inauguration speech during a meeting with the Command's management team and members of the press, the new Command's Comptroller, promised to unleash a leadership rooted in transparency, probity and professionalism for as long as he will hold sway in Lagos Command, which he described as the cradle of Immigration in Nigeria. "…necessity demands that I ensure that…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

DSS Dismisses Allegations Against, Calls It ‘Hatchet Job’

NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#Dss, #NAOSNP, ICPC

DSS Dismisses Allegations Against, Calls It 'Hatchet Job' The Department of State Services (DSS) today dismissed allegations leveled against it by sections of online media claiming that it is involved in various illegalities. The organization informed that it will not relent because of media reports aimed to 'undermine its capabilities'. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the PRO of DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya reads: 'The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to false reports by sections of the online media particularly SaharaReporters, Peoples…