Abbah Umar

Security

IGP Says Police Won’t Withdraw from Rivers Local Government Secretariats Until After Court Ruling

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will vacate the local government secretariats in Rivers State following a court judgment regarding the ongoing controversy over the tenure of local government...

Governance

Rival Factions Declare Triumph in Kano Court Decision

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

The eagerly anticipated court ruling in the struggle over the Kano emir stool has left both parties claiming victory. The Federal High Court in Kano nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, while...

Governance

1,618 Civil Servants With Fake Employment Letters Deleted From IPPIS – HoS

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has taken decisive measures to improve the integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s civil service. Over the past year, the OHCSF has identified and removed approximately 1,618 officers...

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Government plans parallel secretariats as police bar Fubara caretaker chairmen

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the 23 local government councils in the state will operate from alternative secretariats following the sealing of their offices by the police on Tuesday. This decision was revealed after Fubara swore...

Health

Death Toll Rises To 21 As Lagos Records 401 Cases of Cholera

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

The Lagos State Government has announced a concerning rise in cholera cases, with the total number reaching 401. Among the affected areas, Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa Local Government Areas (LGAs) have reported the highest incidences. Tragically, the...

Governance

Tinubu Meets Ramaphosa, Commits To Closer Cooperation

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Tinubu, has successfully wrapped up his visit to South Africa as of Thursday. During this visit, he engaged in significant discussions with South Africa’s newly inaugurated President Cyril Ramaphosa. The primary focus of their talks...

Economy

Nigeria seeks 18-month deadline extension for World Bank’s $800 million palliative loan

Abbah Umar - June 19, 2024

Nigeria has formally requested an 18-month extension on the closing date of the World Bank’s $800 million palliative loan. This strategic move is intended to bolster the country’s social safety net programs in response to escalating inflation and economic...

Politics

APC ask Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Rivers

Abbah Umar - June 19, 2024

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has made a significant appeal to the Federal Government, emphasizing the urgent need to declare a state of emergency within the state. This request stems from the increasing...

Governance

Gov. Otu tells World Bank team, Cameroon-Nigeria trade leaks over $15m

Abbah Umar - June 18, 2024

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has highlighted significant financial losses due to various leakages in international border trade between Nigeria and Cameroon, estimating these losses to exceed $15 million annually. This revelation underscores the inefficiencies and regulatory...

Aviation

FG summons 80 private jets owners over operating papers, Import duty

Abbah Umar - June 18, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), has embarked on a renewed effort to address the issue of improperly imported private jets in the country. This initiative which has seen about 80 operators of private jets summoned to...

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