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NPF launches Radio Station
The Nigerian Police Force has launched a radio station which it stated that it’s aim is to “bring the Force closer to the people and bolster its partnership and good working relationship with them”. Mr Mohammed Adamu, who is the Inspector General of Police, commissioned the new Nigeria Police Radio – 99.1FM, Abuja on Wednesday in the nation’s capital. Adamu noted that the radio station would provide community-based radio broadcast services and serve as a veritable avenue for the police to engage, enlighten and inform the public on policing activities and other security-related matters. The IGP explained that the radio…
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Nigerian Air Force aircraft goes missing during an operation in Northern Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force has declared one of its aircraft missing in action. This was according to a statement released on Wednesday night, March 31, by the Director of Public Relations of the Nigeria Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. He said the unspecified aircraft lost radar contact while on a mission in Northern Nigeria. ”A NAF aircraft on routine mission in support of own troops at one of the Theatres of Operation in the Northern part of Nigeria has lost radar contact. Efforts are currently ongoing to locate its whereabout. Details to follow.” his statement reads No additional information…
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Insecurity: Nobody takes Buhari seriously, even Service Chiefs – Abaribe
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said that Nobody takes President Muhammadu Buhari seriously not even the service Chiefs. He said this following the way the President has so far handled the issue of insecurity in the country. Abaribe stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said ; “Why would we take him (President Muhammadu Buhari) seriously? Just the day after he had said we would no longer accept all these kidnappings, this would be the last, they kidnapped the last day. “And those people are still there; those innocent Nigerians are…
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FG proposes to spend N396bn on COVID-19 vaccination – Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has revealed that the Federal Government is proposing to spend the sum of N396 billion for the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 and 2022. Ahmed disclosed this on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting which was chaired by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo in the absence of the president. Ahmed explained that the figure may significantly reduce as the Federal Government receives more donations of the vaccines from the private sector. She further stated that the Ministry of Health is working on details of the gap that the Federal Government will…
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Ebonyi killings: Ohanaeze gives FG, security agencies 14-day ultimatum to produce herdsmen
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has expressed bitterness over the gruesome murder of over 16 villagers in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by Fulani herdsmen and has therefore given a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to bring the perpetrators to book There were reports that suspected Fulani militia invaded the sleepy Ebonyi communities on Monday evening and butchered several people. Similar fate also befell Igga natives of Uzo-Uwani. The development has been receiving wide condemnation, with Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi saying he knows those behind the attack. Reacting to this in a statement issued…
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Donald Trump launches a new website after social media bans
Former US President, Donald Trump has launched his official website after being banned from several social media platforms in the aftermath of the January Capitol insurrection. “The Office of Donald J. Trump is committed to preserving the magnificent legacy of the Trump Administration, while at the same time advancing the America First agenda,” states the website. The site stated that it’s goal is to inform, educate and inspire Americans “from all walks of life as we seek to build a truly great American Future” through civic engagement and public activism. “Through this office, President Trump will remain a tireless champion…
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UK Govt slams £125,000 fine on Pastor Oyakhilome’s TV channel for broadcasting Covid-19 conspiracy theories
Authorities in the United Kingdom have slammed a £125,000 fine on Loveword TV channel, owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for airing conspiracy theories about Covid-19 that were unproven. On December 1st 2020, the TV channel had aired a 29-hour programme called the Global Day of Prayer, during which several unfounded claims were made about the coronavirus pandemic. These claims included the notion that the outbreak was ‘planned’, that the ‘sinister’ vaccine can be used to implant ‘nanochips’ that can control and cause harm to members of the public and the theory that the virus was somehow caused by 5G. Following a…
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Army Recruitment: I mentioned 50 Million Youths in Error – Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has come out to clarify his statement on the recruitment of 50 million youths into the armed forces at a colloquium to celebrate his 69th birthday on Monday. In a statement by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu noted that it was an “accidental verbal mistake”. He said that he meant 50,000 youths recruitment into the security architecture of the country. “Asiwaju seeks the expansion of security personnel by 50,000 for the armed forces, not the 50 million that was mentioned in error. It was an accidental verbal mistake of…
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I begged Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct railway – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that he begged the government of Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct the $1.95 billion railway from Kano State into Maradi. There are plans to construct a railway line which will begin from Kano to Dutse-Katsina through Jibia and end in Maradi, Niger Republic. According to Amaechi, he personally travelled to Niger Republic to ensure the government allowed the railway project’s construction which will be paid for by the Nigerian government. Speaking on Channels Television, The Minister said some critics think he is serving a Northern interest. “The worst is that they…
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Insecurity: We have achieved some level of peace – Defence Minister, Magashi
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi said the country has experienced some degree of peace amid the current security challenges. He said this on Tuesday while receiving the senate committee on defence. Magashi expressed that though officers have been killed in various operations, some level of successes have been recorded by the Military. “Nigeria has been contending with diverse internal security challenges even as it grapples with the unconventional warfare waged against her by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and banditry in some states like Niger, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara,” he said. “The armed forces are confronting the emerging threat…
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Buhari will govern Nigeria from London, no need transmitting power to Osinbajo – Presidency
The Presidency has ruled out speculations of the President transmitting power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following his Medical trip to the United Kingdom. The presidency noted that President Muhammadu Buhari can rule from whatever part of the world he finds himself and so no need transmitting power. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tuesday’s edition explained that Buhari has not contravened the laws of the land by not transmitting power to his deputy. “He (Buhari) will continue from wherever he is,” Shehu said when asked if…
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FFK takes COVID19 vaccine months after describing it as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” (photos)
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode FFK, has taken his own share of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine. This follows his several condemning tweets describing the vaccine as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” . Fani-Kayode had posted photos and videos of him taking the jab at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, March 30. According to him, if his hero, Donald Trump, who questioned the vaccine could take it, then he too can. He wrote; ”Despite my initially strong reservations I bowed to sound logic and superior reasoning and took my Covid 19 vaccine today. This is thanks to the counsel of…
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