Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area in response to renewed violence and unrest in several communities. In a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri condemned the disturbances as unacceptable and directed security agencies to enforce the curfew without exception. “Anyone or any group found violating this directive will be arrested and dealt with according to the law,” the governor warned. The curfew takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice. Governor Fintiri urged residents to obey the curfew and cooperate…
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As Lagos State prepares for its local government elections scheduled for tomorrow, the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN) has called on authorities and stakeholders to ensure the safety of journalists, protection of human rights, and the creation of a secure electoral environment for all participants. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Executive Director, Kehinde Adegboyega, HRJN emphasized that the right to vote, freedom of expression, and access to accurate information are fundamental pillars of democracy that must be upheld during the polls. “Journalists on election duty are not adversaries they are watchdogs of accountability and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent comments that the President has no constitutional power to remove an elected governor, accusing President Bola Tinubu of “executive overreach” and illegal interference in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the Presidency’s clarification of Shettima’s remarks as “a mere attempt at political correctness” and insisted that the Vice President spoke the truth. “This simple truth, which is anchored in the Nigerian Constitution, must not be lost in the fog of…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has strongly criticized the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, for repeatedly failing to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the CNPP described Ojulari’s refusal to honour the Senate’s summons as an “unacceptable affront to the Nigerian legislature and, by extension, the Nigerian people.” The group did not spare the National Assembly in its criticism, accusing lawmakers of fostering a culture of lawlessness among top government officials…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have unveiled plans to establish a new sector command in Mubi, Adamawa State, in a bid to boost security and curb insurgent activities threatening the region. Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, announced the development on Friday during a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House in Yola. General Musa said the project would include a comprehensive overhaul of the Mubi military barracks, which is expected to serve as the operational base for the new command. He explained that the decision was driven by increasing infiltration attempts by non-state actors, particularly…
The Presidency on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima had drawn parallels between the crisis in Rivers State and events during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the government expressed “stern concern” over what it described as “gross misrepresentation” of the Vice President’s recent remarks. Vice President Shettima had spoken at the public presentation of the book OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block by former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Mr. Chen Gaochong, wanted for tax fraud, to the People’s Republic of China in a joint operation with Chinese law enforcement authorities and INTERPOL. The operation, coordinated by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Mr. Chen was declared wanted by the Peixian Public Security Bureau of Jiangsu Province for his alleged role in a major tax fraud case involving the unlawful issuance of 45 fake Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices between May and August 2017. The fraudulent…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its strategic role in safeguarding the nation’s aviation infrastructure as part of broader efforts to enhance national security. Speaking at the Aviation Security Stakeholders’ Engagement held on Thursday at the Dr. John Ade Abolurin Auditorium, NSCDC National Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, the Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, underscored the importance of aviation security in the country’s overall security architecture. Professor Audi described aviation as one of the most sensitive sectors in Nigeria’s security landscape, emphasizing that its protection is fundamental to national stability. “Security is everybody’s…
Plateau State governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commissioned an ultra-modern maize milling plant in Jos, in what he described as a significant step toward revitalizing the state’s industrial sector and agricultural value chain. The facility, owned by Benybite Foods Nigeria Limited, is touted as the largest of its kind in Plateau State and the second most advanced food processing plant in Nigeria. Speaking, governor Mutfwang pledged his administration’s commitment to reviving moribund industries and transforming Plateau into a hub for agro-industrial ventures. “We want to revive all the ailing industries in the state. That’s why we’ve reached out to…
Becky Miana In it continued move to transform healthcare delivery, the Gombe State Ministry of Health has inaugurated the State Oversight and Technical Working Committees for the Digital in Health Initiative. The Committees are expected to steer the state’s transition from analogue to digital systems in health service delivery, ensuring more efficient, accessible, and data-driven care. Speaking during the inauguration, Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, emphasised the need for Gombe to embrace modern solutions in health management. “The whole world is going digital. With telemedicine and electronic records, we can improve performance, ensure reliable information flow, and respond quickly…