THE presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed Premium Times over a report released earlier today. Newsextra24 reports thag Premium Times had claimed Atiku refused to release all his academic records when the platform made a request for them. Reacting in a statement …
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NSCDC Arrest Five Suspects, Seizes 5,500 Litres Of Diesel In Imo
THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has successfully apprehended five individuals and confiscated a haul of 5,500 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in Oguta, Imo State. The operation was conducted by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad. The NSCDC confirmed this while sharing some photos of …
Read More »Activist Recounts Near-death Experience In Alleged DSS Custody
BAYELSA youth activist Collins Trueman Opumie told the State High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Friday of his near-death experience in the custody of the Department of State Security, DSS, after his illegal arrest on August 2, 2016, and detained for two years based on the complaint filed by the …
Read More »United Nigeria Airlines Partners Enyimba FC
UNITED Nigeria Airlines has signed a partnership and sponsorship deal with Enyimba FC of Aba, which would see the former CAF Champions League winners getting various support from the airline, including availability of flights for their local and international matches. The deal, which was signed in Enugu, Enugu State, saw …
Read More »Northern Lawyers To Sue FG Over Kaduna Killings
THE Concerned Northern Forum, consisting of lawyers, is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Federal Government. They seek adequate compensation for the victims of the military airstrikes in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. The airstrikes resulted in the death of over 120 villagers who were participating in Maulud celebrations last …
Read More »Lagos: Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Sen Akpabio As he Clocks 61
THE president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has been congratulated by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he clocks 61 The governor praised Akpabio’s dedication to the nation’s advancement in a post published on his official X handle on Saturday. He also hoped that God would continue to bless …
Read More »High Inflation Raises Social Risk In Nigeria – Moody
ON Friday, Moody’s, a worldwide rating agency, revealed on its website that the nation’s rising inflation is putting strain on government spending and increasing the likelihood of societal unrest. Newsextra24 reports that the agency revised its assessment of Nigeria, citing potential improvement in the nation’s external and fiscal positions as a …
Read More »NECO Unveils App, 70 New Vehicles To Improve Logistics For Exams
THE registrar and chief executive officer of the National Examination Council, NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has affirmed that the 70 vehicles acquired by the council will eliminate the logistical challenges that often hinder the smooth conduct of its examinations in the country. He also reiterated the council’s commitment to …
Read More »Babatunde Ahonsi Appointed UN Resident Coordinator In Turkey
A Nigerian, Babatunde A. Ahonsi has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, with the host government’s approval. Ahonsi has 26 years of experience in international development acquired inside and outside the United Nations. Prior to his current appointment, he served …
Read More »PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Refuses To Release Academic Records
THE 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly refused to release his academic records Recall that the former Vice President sent his lawyers to the United States to legally force Chicago State University (CSU) to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku had …
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