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14/01/2025
14/01/2025

HAMAS SET TO RELEASE 33 HOSTAGES IN FIRST PHASE OF CEASEFIRE DEAL

Hamas is set to release 33 hostages as part of the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement being finalized in Doha, according to two Israeli officials.

This development marks a significant step toward halting 15 months of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas, which has destabilized the Middle East and inflicted severe destruction on Gaza.

The ceasefire, if implemented, would allow increased humanitarian aid into Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

According to Israeli authorities, Hamas and its allies still hold 94 of the 251 hostages, with at least 34 confirmed dead.
Israel believes most of the 33 individuals slated for release in the first phase are alive, though it is expected that the remains of deceased captives may also be returned.

This first phase is designed to initiate further discussions aimed at ending the war.

14/01/2025

MAN SHOT DEAD BY SUSPECTED GUNMEN IN IBADAN

A middle-aged man, whose identity remains unknown, was shot and killed by gunmen on Monday afternoon in the Oyo state capital.

The tragic incident occurred around 3 p.m. at Anfani Junction along Ring Road where eyewitnesses say that the assailants, riding motorcycles, trailed the victim to the location before opening fire.

He said: “We heard gunshots. He was shot twice. At first, we thought it was a tire burst, but then we saw the young man lying in a pool of his blood.

“He was shot in the abdomen. They didn’t take his phone, but they took something from him that was likely to be money. We suspected that he must have been coming from a bank.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident stating that an investigation was underway.

14/01/2025

NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MOU ON 2025 HAJJ

Nigeria and the Republic of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2025 Hajj exercise.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who was represented at the signing ceremony by the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman signed the MoU with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise, while the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.

Preparations for the 2025 Hajj are underway, building on the previous agreements.

A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to Minister, Alkasim Abdulkadir on Tuesday said that key activities include the bilateral meeting and MoU signing. Other activities against the backdrop of the MoU signing will be the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

14/01/2025

NPF DEMANDS APOLOGY, RETRACTION FROM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OVER PROTEST REPORT"

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has formally called on Amnesty International to retract and apologize for a report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad Governance Protests.”

The letter, dated January 6 and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, described the publication as damaging and misleading.
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Amnesty International reported alleged human rights violations, excessive violence and police brutality during the August 2024 EndBadGovernance protests. The NPF, however, categorically denied these allegations, calling them baseless and unsupported by credible evidence.

The Force also provided media reports and other evidence to counter the allegations, reaffirming its adherence to global best practices.

Expressing concern over the publication’s impact, the NPF stated that the report undermines public trust and demoralises officers dedicated to ensuring law and order.

The NPF demanded Amnesty International to issue a retraction and publicly apology within seven days, warning that failure to comply would compel the Force to explore legal options to protect its integrity.

14/01/2025

FG CALLS FOR BOLDER REFORMS TO ADDRESS ECONOMY

The Federal Government has called for bold reforms and smarter investments to address current economic realities.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this call during the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governors’ Retreat held in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

According to a press release issued by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister emphasized the need for the IsDB to reassess its approach to development financing in light of present economic challenges.

The minister further stressed the necessity for robust monitoring systems to assess the real impact of the bank’s initiatives, reflecting Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing the IsDB’s effectiveness for member states.

The retreat served as a platform for governors to provide insights and feedback on the IsDB’s 10-year strategy (2026–2035), aimed at addressing key development challenges in a rapidly evolving global context.

14/01/2025

NASS THREATHENS TO REMOVE JAMB FROM 2025 BUDGET

The National Assembly, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives, has threatened to remove the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB in the 2025 budget proposal, saying it was unjustifiable for the board not to remit N4billion to the federation account, despite getting N6bn from the Federal Government in 2024.

According to NASS, the federal government should stop giving JAMB grant and allow it spend what it generates.

The position of the joint committee of NASS was sequel to the presentation by JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who appeared before the committee, led by Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East, to defend the agency’s 2025 budget proposal at an interactive session on ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs’ revenue projections for 2025.

Giving a breakdown of the performance of JAMB’s 2024 budget, Oloyede told the lawmakers that the board remitted N4billion to the consolidated revenue fund, while it got a grant of N6billion from the federal government.

Earlier, chairman of the committee, Senator Musa expressed concerns over low remittances of revenues generated in 2024 by ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, and some government-owned enterprises, GOEs, to the federation account.

The MDAs at the meeting included Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB.

Others were Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, and Fiscal Responsibility Commission, FRC.

14/01/2025

KANO GOVT LAUNCHES FREE SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR OVER 796,000 PUPILS

In a bid to alleviate the parents’ burden, the Kano State Government has launched an initiative to distribute free school uniforms to 796,092 pupils across 7,092 public schools in the state.

Speaking at the launching in Kano on Tuesday, Governor Abba Yusuf explained that the initiative was to promote education and alleviate financial burdens of families struggling to meet their children’s education needs.

He emphasised the importance of education, urging parents and guardians in the state to ensure that their children attended school regularly.

He said the gesture would also boost the pupils’ morale while encouraging them to focus on their studies and improve the teaching and learning process.

14/01/2025
14/01/2025

MAKINDE SWEARS IN NEW 48 PERM SECs

The Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has sworn in 48 new permanent Secretaries into the state civil service, emphasizing the need for efficiency and productivity in the public sector.

The Governor swore in the Permanent Secretaries during a special event held at the Executive Chambers of the governor's office Agodi Ibadan.

Addressing the new Permanent Secretaries, the State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, said that the appointees went through a rigorous selection process before they were appointed to fill the vacancies.

While charging the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to excel in their roles and justify their appointment, Governor Makinde emphasized that the state would continue to recognize and promote outstanding individuals in the Education sector and Local Government service in the state.

Governor Makinde also lauded the professionalism of the state Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni in handling the selection and appointment process of the new permanent Secretaries.

The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries comprises 15 from the mainstream, 6 Inspectors General of education, 6 from the health sector, 7 from the local government, 1 from the house of assembly, 1 as Surveyor General, 9 Tutor General, 3 executive secretaries.

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