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08/05/2024

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08/05/2024

Edo police parades suspected killers of Delta undergraduate The Edo state police command have paraded three suspects who killed FAITH OMORODION, a female undergraduate of the Delta state university.

The suspects were paraded at the state police command headquarters in Benin among other suspects arrested for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, cultism among others.

Parading the suspects who murdered the undergraduate girl at a farm in neighbouring Agbor, the Edo state police commissioner CP Funsho Adegboye warned parents to be cautious of the environment they send their children to.

On their part, two of the suspects narrated how the undergraduate was strangled to death.

08/05/2024

Delta Governor announces military withdrawal from troubled Okuama community.

08/05/2024

Court fixes May 14th for hearing on Ondo Primary Election

Justice Nyang Ekwo of an Abuja High Court has fixed May 14th for hearing in the suit filed by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim against thr victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa victory at the Primary Election held in Ondo State.

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the disputed primary election that produced Aiyedatiwa as APC candidate for November election.
Ibrahim who is representing Ondo South in the Senate, is praying the court to cancel the nomination of Aiyedatiwa as APC candidate on the ground that the April 20 primary election that produced him was unlawful.

Galaxy TV reports that in the suit instituted on his behalf by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chris Uche, Ibrahim, a governorship aspirant who participated in the primary election alleged that the poll was marred with a lot of irregularities.

Among others, the Senator claimed that sections 221, 228 of the 1999 Constitution and that of 84 of the Electoral Act 2022 were grossly violated in the conduct of the disputed primary election by the APC.
He alleged that some delegates who could have voted for him at the primary election were not accredited to vote thereby making the primary election liable to be set aside and nullified.
He is therefore praying the Court to bar INEC from accepting governor Aiyedatiwa as the APC governorship candidate in the coming November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

The Senator also sought an order of perpetual injunction prohibiting governor Aiyedatiwa from holding himself out or parading himself as the APC governorship candidate.

Similarly, Ibrahim wants the court to set aside the purported primary election and compel the APC to conduct a fresh one in compliance with sections 221, 228 of the 1999 Constitution and that of 84 of the Electoral Act 2022.

Plaintiff further requested that APC and governor Aiyedatiwa be stripped of all rights except a fresh primary election is lawfully conducted for the purpose of nominating candidate for the governorship election.

At the Wednesday's proceedings, senator Ibrahim through his lawyer moved ex-parte application for an order of substituted service of court process on Aiyedatiwa through any staff of the APC at the National Secretariat in Abuja.

The request was granted by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo who in a brief ruling odered that the process in the suit be served on the Ondo State Governor through the APC..

08/05/2024

Police debunks killing of 21 soldiers in Anambra

The Anambra state police command have debunked the report in some online and national dials on the killing of twenty one soldiers in the state.

The command in a statement by its spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga made available to our correspondent, described the report as untrue, a product of fiction and mischief makers.

According to the police, the hospital mentioned in the report where the corpses of the soldiers are allegedly kept, does not exist in the state capital Awka.

The police spokesperson also stressed that further inquiries shows that there is no such record or incident of any nature in the state, thereby warning them not to create tension in the state as the command will not hesitate to invoke the relevant cyber laws on persons or organization found wanting in this regard.

The command spokesperson however call for total disregard of the report.

08/05/2024

Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 Indians in Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command say it has killed two suspected kidnappers terrorizing travelers on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway in a gun duel.

The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu at a press briefing held in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital said the suspects were killed during a rescue operation carried out by personnel of the command to rescue some abducted Indian nationals.

The CP disclosed that the police, with the support of the local vigilantes, were able to rescue the Indian nationals.
He said that cash amounting to N7.9 million and 1,500 Indian Rupees suspected to have been part of the ransom collected by the kidnappers was recovered.

The CP further explained that the Manager of the company located on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway had on Saturday made a distress call to the Divisional Police Officer, Mowe Divisional Headquarters..

08/05/2024

KDSG worried over scarcity of water supply

Following the scarcity of portable water supply in some part of Kaduna state machinery has been put in motion to ensure the revival of Kaduna State Water Corporation to provide good and drinkable water for the citizens.

Arc. Ibrahim Hamza Soba lamented that upon assumption of office in 2023 the administration met a lot of challenges, saying the government is on top of its game to ensure issues of water scarcity are addressed.

The State Commissioner Work and Infrastructures Arc. Dr. Ibrahim Hamza Soba asserted this during a press conference held in Kaduna over the worrisome condition of lack of water supply.

08/05/2024

FG Reacts to Binance False Claim on Bribery

The Federal Government of Nigeria is aware of attempts by Binance to launder its impaired image as an organization that does not play by the rules and laws guiding business conduct in sovereign nations.

In a blog post that has now been published by many international media organizations, in an apparent well-coordinated public relations effort, Binance Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng made false allegations of bribery against unidentified Nigerian government officials who he claimed demanded $150m in cryptocurrency payments to resolve the ongoing criminal investigation against the company.

Responding on behalf of the federal government in a statement released on Wednesday,
Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim said the claim by Binance CEO lacks any iota of substance describing it as nothing but a diversionary tactic and an attempted act of blackmail by a company desperate to obfuscate the grievous criminal charges it is facing in Nigeria.

Ibrahim said the facts of the matter remain that Binance is being investigated in Nigeria for allowing its platform to be used for money laundering, terrorism financing, and foreign exchange manipulation through illegal trading.

He said while this lawful investigation was going on, an executive of Binance, who was in court-sanctioned protective custody, escaped from Nigeria, and he is now a fugitive from the law as the security agencies in Nigeria and Interpol is currently executing an international arrest warrant on the said fugitive.

According to him the phantom bribe claim is part of an orchestrated international campaign by the company that is facing criminal prosecution in many countries including the United States, to undermine the Nigerian government.

Just a week ago, the founder and former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was sentenced to prison in the United States, after pleading guilty to charges very similar to what Binance is being investigated for in Nigeria. Zhao also agreed to pay a fine of $50 million, while Binance is liable for $4.3 billion in fines and forfeitures to the US Government.

08/05/2024

FG Responds to Binance False Claim On Bribery Diversionary.

The Federal Government of Nigeria is aware of attempts by Binance to launder its impaired image as an organization that does not play by the rules and laws guiding business conduct in sovereign nations.

In a blog post that has now been published by many international media organisations, in an apparent well-coordinated public relations effort, Binance Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng made false allegations of bribery against unidentified Nigerian government officials who he claimed demanded $150m in cryptocurrency payments to resolve the ongoing criminal investigation against the company.

Responding on behalf of the federal government in a statement released on Wednesday, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim said the claim by Binance CEO lacks any iota of substance describing it as nothing but a diversionary tactic and an attempted act of blackmail by a company desperate to obfuscate the grievous criminal charges it is facing in Nigeria.

Ibrahim said the facts of the matter remain that Binance is being investigated in Nigeria for allowing its platform to be used for money laundering, terrorism financing, and foreign exchange manipulation through illegal trading.
He said while this lawful investigation was going on, an executive of Binance, who was in court-sanctioned protective custody, escaped from Nigeria, and he is now a fugitive from the law as the security agencies in Nigeria and Interpol is currently executing an international arrest warrant on the said fugitive.

According to him the phantom bribe claim is part of an orchestrated international campaign by the company that is facing criminal prosecution in many countries including the United States, to undermine the Nigerian government.

Just a week ago, the founder and former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was sentenced to prison in the United States, after pleading guilty to charges very similar to what Binance is being investigated for in Nigeria. Zhao also agreed to pay a fine of $50 million, while Binance is liable for $4.3 billion in fines and forfeitures to the US Government.

He reminded Binance that it will not clear its name in Nigeria by resorting to fictional claims and mudslinging media campaigns saying the only way to resolve its issues will be by submitting itself to unobstructed investigation and judicial due process as the government of Nigeria will continue to act within its laws and international norms and will not succumb to any form of blackmail from any entity, local or foreign.

08/05/2024

Food security; Government provides farming equipment to farmers

As part of effort to ensure food security through transforming the rural economy and ensuring farmers welfare across 23 local government in Kaduna State.

Governor Uba Sani has began the distribution of farm inputs and agro-processing machines to thousands of beneficiaries under the FADAMA cares
The scheme which was launched through the Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture distributed the equipments to farmers, The scheme will cut across farmers across the 23 local government of the state.

Some beneficiaries who received the Quality seeds, Bags of NPK and urea fertilizers, Agrochemicals, Complete set of power tillers, Vegetable grinders and Knapsack sprayers with PPE.

08/05/2024

CNG Rejects CBN’s Cyber Security Levy, Describes it as Unacceptable Extortion

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly rejected the proposed imposition of a 0.5% cyber security levy on every electronic transaction in the Nigerian banking system by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Group maintained that the levy, which is expected to be effective within the next two weeks, exemplified the federal government's lack of compassion and empathy to the plight of Nigerians in the face of the current economic hardship.

The Northern Group while reacting to the new policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, described the move as a crass heartlessness that is a sequel to fuel subsidy removal, which now made fuel above N1000 per liter and the electricity tariff abrupt soaring.
It added that the tax is tantamount to another daily-light extortion in the offing by the government that came to being through democratic processes saying the policy is totally unacceptable.

The Northern Group viewed that additional charge as completely unjustifiable as Nigerians are already being fleeced through collection of stamp duty, transfer fee, VAT, and SMS charges in the Nigerian banking sector.
While it agreed that securing the cyber space is paramount, it posited that such could only be justified as a corollary to the stabilization of the economy and improvement of the standard of living of Nigerians.

Consequently, the CNG demanded that the CBN immediately reverse this draconian and unilateral decision that unjustifiably imposes extra burden on the masses amidst crunching economic circumstances. It also called call on the national banker as a matter of principle and transparency, in lieu of further depleting the lean resources of struggling but resilient Nigerians, to provide detailed explanation of all the stamp duty charges accrued from the banks in the last 10 years...

08/05/2024

Bagudu Charges Fiscal Responsibility Commission, To Ensure Its Functionality To National Development.

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to concretize its active functionality for the national development of the country.

The Minister gave this charge when the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Victor Muruako and management staff of the Commission, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

He encouraged the group to study and emulate developed countries that had encountered similar challenges with Nigeria during their struggling years in order to extract the policies and strategies they applied and thus produce developmental recommendations for Nigeria’s development.
Bagudu further urged the Commission to concern itself with the federal government providing social amenities to Nigerian citizens rather than setting limits of consolidated debts for all tiers of government.

The Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Victor Muruako, speaking earlier, applauded the Ministers’ role in affording the Commission’s staff several opportunities for trainings but appealed for more of such opportunities.

He therefore solicited for the Minister’s assistance for increase in the budgetary allocation for the commission to enable the commission deliver on its mandate.

08/05/2024

Senate Condoles with Windstorm Victims in Nassarawa State, Calls for Urgent Relief

The Nigerian Senate has expressed heartfelt condolences to victims of a recent windstorm that ravaged four local government areas in Nassarawa state.

During Tuesday's plenary session, Senator Mohammed Onawo of Nassarawa South passionately raised this issue, highlighting the devastating impact on communities.
Senator Mohammed Onawo, brought attention to the tragic aftermath of a destructive windstorm that swept through Awe, Doma, Keffi, and other areas, resulting in one fatality, numerous injuries, and extensive property damage.

Among the structures affected were residences, educational institutions, places of worship, and vital electrical infrastructure.

In response to the motion, the Senate called upon key agencies to promptly dispatch relief materials to support the affected communities in Nassarawa state.

Akpabio led the Senate in observing a minute of silence as a mark of respect for those who tragically lost their lives in the calamity.

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07/05/2024

Ladoja withdraws suit against Olubadan-in-Council

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, finally withdrew the suit filed against members of Olubadan-in-Council.

It will be recall that High Chief Ladoja instituted a suit against the members of the Council over the beaded crown worn before the demise of the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.

One of his aides, Adeola Oloko, confirm the story on Tuesday.

The coast is now clear for the enthronement of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

07/05/2024

Breaking: Ladoja withdraws suit against Olubadan-in-Council

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, finally withdrew the suit filed against members of Olubadan-in-Council.

It will be recall that High Chief Ladoja instituted a suit against the members of the Council over the beaded crown worn before the demise of the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.

One of his aides, Adeola Oloko, confirm the story on Tuesday.
The coast is now clear for the enthronement of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

07/05/2024

NASS : Complaints on reconfigured Chamber linger in Senate

Complaints by Senators on their refurbished Chamber continued Tuesday , a week after bickering about sitting arrangements.

Recall that Senate plenary was last week Tuesday, marred by complaints made by some senators on sitting arrangements in the renovated chamber.
The complaints led to a rowdy session which lasted for about 15 minutes and eventually forced the Senate into executive session .
A week after, issues on alleged inadequacies in the Chamber were again raised , specifically by the Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume ( APC Borno South).

Galaxy tv reports that at the resumed plenary on Tuesday, Senator Ndume who raised the issues through Order 42 of the Senate Standing rules , said what supposed to be a Chamber, has been turned into a conference hall which according to him , is not acceptable .

According to him, since day one , precisely last week Tuesday when the new chamber was opened,. The have been series of complaints regarding the Chamber that supposed to have been renovated.
He explained that the first complaint was on sitting arrangements followed by echoing of voices by microphones that are even not audible saying no voting device and other required facilities are yet to provided .

Reacting to Ndume's observations , the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said the observations were well noted and the point of Order upheld .
He however explained to Ndume that complaints on sitting arrangements among Senators, have been sorted out 99.9% just as he reminded him that contract for the renovation work was not done by the 10th National Assembly.

07/05/2024

$18.72bn : Senate Set Up Seven-Man Committee to Probe Centenary's City Abuja Project

The Nigerian Senate has set up an ad-hoc Committee to investigate the Centenary City Project so as to ascertain the factors impeding its completion.
The Upper Chamber also urged Federal Government to Prioritize Abuja Centenary City Project for economic revival

Galaxy TV reports that these were part of the resolution reached to investigate the project following a motion sponsored by Senator Yisa Ashiru for alleged irregularities surrounding the $18.72billion Centenary City project.

However in supporting the motion, some lawmakers expressed their reservations over the setting up of an ad-hoc committees when standing committees could be coopted.

After deliberation on the motion, President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio named Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin as the chairman of the committee, charged with the responsibility of investigating the reasons why 10 years after it was approved, the Abuja Centenary City Project has stalled.
The committee is expected to report back in four weeks.

07/05/2024

FG promises to extend digital access across for Socio-Economic Growth.

The Federal Government has promised to put in place appropriate measures to increase digital access across the country for rapid socioeconomic development.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communication Commission, Aminu Maida, gave the assurance while presenting 50 Units of laptops to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in Abuja.

Galaxy TV reports that Maida,. Who was represented at the event by the Deputy Director of the Commission, Tijani Munguno, said the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy and the Nigerian National Broadband plan are critical policy direction by the Federal Government with the Objectives of transforming the country into a knowledge economy.
He added that the Commission has developed and implemented several programmes and projects towards achieving the National Digital Economy aspirations.

The NCC Boss added that the presentation of the laptops was borne out of the NCC conviction that the Commission requires the tools not only to build digital capacity but also to support the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in it's task of identifying and eliminating the scourge of trafficking inn person in Nigeria.

Responding the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, James Lalu, commended the gesture by NCC noting that, the digital tools would further reposition the commission for better performance and Intune with recent technological advancement.
He promised that the Commission would put the facilities to good use and ensure that the commission benefitted from the new innovations and advancement of information Technology.....

07/05/2024

Rivers Political leaders have sold their conscience - Says Gov Fubara

07/05/2024

FG Insists On Commitment To Net Zero Pathway 2060 Realization

The Director General of the National Council on Climate Change, NCC Salisu Dahiru has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to achieve its Net-zero Pathway by 2060.

Speaking at public presentation of the document on the nation’s long-term low-emission development strategy in Abuja, the Director said the strategy identifies actionable programmes and policies that aim to accelerate the uptake of measures and technologies in and around a climate-resilient development pathway while working towards long-term quantifiable GHG emission reductions across Nigeria's priority sectors.
He said, in November 2021, Nigeria passed the Climate Change Act that seeks to achieve low greenhouse gas emissions, green and sustainable growth by providing the framework to set a target to reach net zero between 2050 and 2070, in a bid to balance its socioeconomics with climate change initiatives.

Also speaking, the acting Director Environment and Natural Resources of the ECOWAS Commission Benard Koffi said out of 15 ECOWAS member states, only 3 countries namely Nigeria, Benin and the Gambia have submitted the document on the strategy for the actualization of the United Nation’s Framework Convention on Climate to Fulfill their obligation under the Paris agreement.
While the Principal climate change officer at the African Development Bank, AFDB, Esambe Gerald, reaffirms the bank’s commitment to support Nigeria to meet its climate related goals.

Meanwhile The NCC boss lauded the present administration in ensuring the reduction of Nigeria’s carbon footprint as seen in the launch of several initiatives such as the Electric Buses Rollout Programme, the Carbon Market Activation Programme and others.

07/05/2024

Reps Call For More Proactive Steps To End Insecurity

The House of Representatives has called for more proactive steps from the security agencies towards addressing cases of banditry and kidnappings in parts of the country.

This followed several motions of urgent public importance reporting cases of insecurity in parts of Enugu, Kaduna and Abia States.

Minority leader and other lawmakers expressed different views about mayhem unleashed by suspected bandits and killers across the country.

In another development, the House of Representatives also mandated its Committee on Navy to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of one Richard Onumaegbu who was a civil servant in Abia State, after he was allegedly tortured by men of the Nigerian Navy civil matters.

07/05/2024

NLC says minimum wage no longer obtainable

Chairman Nigerian labour congress Kaduna state chapter Ayuba Sulieman has said that the present minimum wage can no longer take them home.

Sulieman made this known when the special adviser to the governor on labour matters paid him a visit at the labour house

The NLC chairman also says they are open for negotiation but their demands remain valid until the negotiations are concluded.

Fielding questions from newsmen the special adviser to governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state on labour matters Adamu samaila says they will continue to build on their relationship with the labour union for better working environment for all workers

07/05/2024

High Cement Prices: Reps Issue 14 Day Ultimatum For Manufacturers’.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday issued a 14 day ultimatum to the nation's cement manufacturers to appear before it or face legislative sanctions.

This was stated at a joint investigative hearing on the arbitrary increase in the price of cement in Nigeria by the Chairman House committee on Solid minerals, Hon Gaza Jonathan and co-Chairmen of the committees on Commerce, Industry, and Special duties

The committee also summoned to appear before it on May 21, the Minister of Solid minerals Dele Alake over the matter.

Hon Jonathan who expressed displeasure over the non-appearance of critical stakeholders when invited to brief the house, said there is no court injunction restraining the committees from carrying out its constitutional mandate

Earlier, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen who was represented by his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, decried the housing deficit in the country while reaffirming that the house is actively working to establish appropriate legislation that promotes and encourage industrialization, as well as support small and medium enterprises.

07/05/2024

NYSC DG charge corp members to foster national unity.

The Director General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Yeshau Ahmed, has called on the corps members to be exemplary ambassadors, fostering unity in any society they find themselves.

He made this remark at the closing ceremony of the orientation exercise of 2024 batch A stream2 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in kaduna state on Tuesday.

NYSC DG also reiterated the commitment of NYSC management to ensuring the adequate welfare and security of corps members in the country.

While the state coordinator NYSC Kaduna state Hassan Taura charge the corp members to imbibe the spirit of discipline, commitment and patriotism which will help them during and after their service year.

07/05/2024

Delta police deny firing live bullets at women protesters

The Delta state police command have debunked the claim by protesting women and youths in Ughelli North that a woman was shot, while several others sustained injuries during a peaceful protest in the Delta community.

The police in a signed statement by the commissioner CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, made available to newsmen, said they were aware of the sponsored protest as the use of tear gas was rightly used to disperse the protesters. According to the Delta police boss, the report in some section of the media that policemen shot at peaceful protesters is false and untrue.

CP Olufemi said some community members from Oteri in Ughelli North had met with the police Area command to withdraw its men from the expressway, this was what prompted the protest as the Area commander informed them that the deployment was ordered by the CP to check kidnapping and other crimes. The forceful storming of the police station by sponsored protesters led to the injuring of a police officer before they were dispersed with tear gas.

The injured policeman is said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Ughelli, while the video of the shot woman also resurfaced, condemning the Delta police command action over the protesters. The woman in the video made available to our correspondent is presently receiving treatment at the Ughelli central hospital.

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Edo police parades suspected killers of Delta undergraduate The Edo state police command have paraded three suspects who killed FAITH OMORODION, a female undergraduate of the Delta state university. The suspects were paraded at the state police command headquarters in Benin among other suspects arrested for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, cultism among others. Parading the suspects who murdered the undergraduate girl at a farm in neighbouring Agbor, the Edo state police commissioner CP Funsho Adegboye warned parents to be cautious of the environment they send their children to. On their part, two of the suspects narrated how the undergraduate was strangled to death.

Delta Governor announces military withdrawal from troubled Okuama community.

Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 Indians in Ogun Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command say it has killed two suspected kidnappers terrorizing travelers on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway in a gun duel. The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu at a press briefing held in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital said the suspects were killed during a rescue operation carried out by personnel of the command to rescue some abducted Indian nationals. The CP disclosed that the police, with the support of the local vigilantes, were able to rescue the Indian nationals. He said that cash amounting to N7.9 million and 1,500 Indian Rupees suspected to have been part of the ransom collected by the kidnappers was recovered. The CP further explained that the Manager of the company located on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway had on Saturday made a distress call to the Divisional Police Officer, Mowe Divisional Headquarters..

KDSG worried over scarcity of water supply Following the scarcity of portable water supply in some part of Kaduna state machinery has been put in motion to ensure the revival of Kaduna State Water Corporation to provide good and drinkable water for the citizens. Arc. Ibrahim Hamza Soba lamented that upon assumption of office in 2023 the administration met a lot of challenges, saying the government is on top of its game to ensure issues of water scarcity are addressed. The State Commissioner Work and Infrastructures Arc. Dr. Ibrahim Hamza Soba asserted this during a press conference held in Kaduna over the worrisome condition of lack of water supply.

Food security; Government provides farming equipment to farmers As part of effort to ensure food security through transforming the rural economy and ensuring farmers welfare across 23 local government in Kaduna State. Governor Uba Sani has began the distribution of farm inputs and agro-processing machines to thousands of beneficiaries under the FADAMA cares The scheme which was launched through the Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture distributed the equipments to farmers, The scheme will cut across farmers across the 23 local government of the state. Some beneficiaries who received the Quality seeds, Bags of NPK and urea fertilizers, Agrochemicals, Complete set of power tillers, Vegetable grinders and Knapsack sprayers with PPE.

Senate Condoles with Windstorm Victims in Nassarawa State, Calls for Urgent Relief The Nigerian Senate has expressed heartfelt condolences to victims of a recent windstorm that ravaged four local government areas in Nassarawa state. During Tuesday's plenary session, Senator Mohammed Onawo of Nassarawa South passionately raised this issue, highlighting the devastating impact on communities. Senator Mohammed Onawo, brought attention to the tragic aftermath of a destructive windstorm that swept through Awe, Doma, Keffi, and other areas, resulting in one fatality, numerous injuries, and extensive property damage. Among the structures affected were residences, educational institutions, places of worship, and vital electrical infrastructure. In response to the motion, the Senate called upon key agencies to promptly dispatch relief materials to support the affected communities in Nassarawa state. Akpabio led the Senate in observing a minute of silence as a mark of respect for those who tragically lost their lives in the calamity.

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NLC says minimum wage no longer obtainable Chairman Nigerian labour congress Kaduna state chapter Ayuba Sulieman has said that the present minimum wage can no longer take them home. Sulieman made this known when the special adviser to the governor on labour matters paid him a visit at the labour house The NLC chairman also says they are open for negotiation but their demands remain valid until the negotiations are concluded. Fielding questions from newsmen the special adviser to governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state on labour matters Adamu samaila says they will continue to build on their relationship with the labour union for better working environment for all workers

High Cement Prices: Reps Issue 14 Day Ultimatum For Manufacturers’. The House of Representatives on Tuesday issued a 14 day ultimatum to the nation's cement manufacturers to appear before it or face legislative sanctions. This was stated at a joint investigative hearing on the arbitrary increase in the price of cement in Nigeria by the Chairman House committee on Solid minerals, Hon Gaza Jonathan and co-Chairmen of the committees on Commerce, Industry, and Special duties The committee also summoned to appear before it on May 21, the Minister of Solid minerals Dele Alake over the matter. Hon Jonathan who expressed displeasure over the non-appearance of critical stakeholders when invited to brief the house, said there is no court injunction restraining the committees from carrying out its constitutional mandate Earlier, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen who was represented by his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, decried the housing deficit in the country while reaffirming that the house is actively working to establish appropriate legislation that promotes and encourage industrialization, as well as support small and medium enterprises.

Delta police deny firing live bullets at women protesters The Delta state police command have debunked the claim by protesting women and youths in Ughelli North that a woman was shot, while several others sustained injuries during a peaceful protest in the Delta community. The police in a signed statement by the commissioner CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, made available to newsmen, said they were aware of the sponsored protest as the use of tear gas was rightly used to disperse the protesters. According to the Delta police boss, the report in some section of the media that policemen shot at peaceful protesters is false and untrue. CP Olufemi said some community members from Oteri in Ughelli North had met with the police Area command to withdraw its men from the expressway, this was what prompted the protest as the Area commander informed them that the deployment was ordered by the CP to check kidnapping and other crimes. The forceful storming of the police station by sponsored protesters led to the injuring of a police officer before they were dispersed with tear gas. The injured policeman is said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Ughelli, while the video of the shot woman also resurfaced, condemning the Delta police command action over the protesters. The woman in the video made available to our correspondent is presently receiving treatment at the Ughelli central hospital.

We'll tackle unemployment, create jobs —Gov. Aiyedatiwa The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will strive to tackle the menace of unemployment by implementing policies that will create jobs and empower young people in the State. The Governor stated this while declaring open a two-week induction program for the newly recruited staff of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) in Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who congratulated the new employees and called them "The Lucky Ones", said he approved their recruitment into the Public Service because of the need to reinvigorate the revenue generation of the State. He said With the induction of 165 new employees into the Public Service of Ondo State, we are taking a significant step towards building a strong and capable workforce. These individuals represent the best and brightest who will contribute fresh ideas and dedication to the mission of serving the people of Ondo State. Governor Aiyedatiwa highlighted the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the field of taxation, encouraging the new employees to seize opportunities for training and skill enhancement. Earlier in his welcome address, Mr. Tolu Adegbie, Chairman of ODRIS, articulated the mission to transform Ondo State's tax narrative and enhance revenue generation. He urged the new recruits to embrace their roles with enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of transparency and professionalism in their duties.

House of Representatives joint committees holds a public hearing to investigate the arbitrary increase in the price of cement in Nigeria by cement manufacturers

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FG Aims At Growing Energy Transition The Federal Government has reiterated commitment towards the growth of energy transition in the country. Honourable Minister of budget and economic planning, Atiku Bagudu made the assertion at a one-day stakeholders workshop on Climate Finance held in Abuja, Monday. Bagudu who was Represented by Special Assistant on Finance, Bolaji Onalaja disclosed that, government is set to setup adequate framework that will aid in attracting more investors into climate financing. He stressed the need for strong government mechanisms in mobilizing climate finance and scheme into the country. Onalaja noted that low net emissions growth will help to increase private sector investment across the country. In his welcome address the Executive Director of Africa Policy Research Institute, Olumide Abimbola adviced Government to implement actionable pathway to achieve Low Net emissions growth in Nigeria. He added that increasing flow will come, when Government internally reflect climate financing. The theme of the workshop is titled; " Unlocking Climate Finance: Actionable pathway for Nigeria's Low Net emissions growth" .

Insecurity: CSO Calls On Nigerians Youths To Participate In Resolving The Menace A coalition of Civil society organization under the aegis of Non Aligned Movement Youth Organization has charged Nigerian Youths and Stakeholders to get involved in proffering solutions to the problems of insecurity in Nigeria. National representative of the Organization, Bello Shagari gave the charge while addressing Journalists in Abuja, on Sunday. Shagari stated that, earnest stakeholder involvement, particularly of young people, is necessary to effectively address the root causes of insecurity in the country. He noted that without the active involvement of youths, Nigeria's security challenges cannot be adequately tackled. While recognizing and appreciating the present administration's relentless efforts in combating insecurity, the National Representative emphasized that, the ideas, innovations and inputs of young people remain indispensable. Shagari however, appealed to the Federal Government to allow Nigerian Youths whose future has remain uncertain as a result due to the atmosphere of fear and insecurity that had bedeviled the country to get engage in tackling the menace.

How police officers allegedly killed two unarmed teenagers Policemen have allegedly killed two teenagers in Ungwan Gwari community of igabi local government area of kaduna state. Galaxy TV gathered that the incident happened when the policemen tried to scare motorist in a cue looking for fuel at a filling station but mistakenly fired at two teenagers leaving them death. Galaxy Tv learnt that this lead to a protest by angry community members who are demanding for investigation. They added that this was not the first time this was happening.