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Strike: FCT Minister To Divert Councils’ 10% IGR For Teachers’ Salary The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Thursday threatened to divert the 10 percent Internally Generated Revenue accrued to the FCT area councils to pay the striking primary school teachers in the territory. Wike, who was responding to questions from journalists on the ongoing strike by the teachers, described the industrial …

11 Killed, 529 Communities Affected In Niger Catastrophic Flooding   Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported a devastating toll from recent flooding in Niger State, with 11 individuals confirmed dead and 529 communities severely impacted. During a press briefing, Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, provided a grim update on the widespread flood disasters affecting the region. …

Justice Binta Nyako Withdraws From Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial   Justice Binta Nyako Withdraws From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The drama that ensued in the court when Kanu quietened his lawyer, during the Tuesday’s proceedings …

NIGERIAN ARMY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING CITIZENS’ RIGHTS IN OPERATIONS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has affirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) dedication to protecting citizens’ rights during the planning and execution of military operations. This statement was made during the Third Edition of the Nigerian Army Human Rights Seminar, held recently in Lagos. The seminar, …

EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudster in Abuja The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, carried out the arrest of about 10 suspected internet fraudsters, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Abuja. The suspects were arrested in a pre-dawn operation at the River Park Estate in Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Items recovered from the …

Bayelsa Journalists forms synergy with NNPCL as advocacy for investigative journalism forms discussion Journalists in Bayelsa State indicated their willingness to partner and work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) if the company opens its door for communication when called upon. This was one of the outcomes of a media parley that held in Ebitare Hotel, Yenegoa when …

Gov Diri Greets Muslims at Eid-el-Maulud Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitate with Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time to reflect on the Prophet’s …

Neptune Prime’s Gimba commissions Memorial School, inspects Cancer Clinic in Yobe To honour the past and secure the future, Dr. Hassan Gimba, Publisher and CEO of Neptune Prime Newspapers, took centre stage in Potiskum, Yobe State, on Saturday, 31st August 2024. The event marked the commissioning of the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed Memorial School, a tribute to his late mother, located …

Group Commends Gov. Diri, Appeals For Inclusion Of Agoro-Bulou-Orua 5km Rd In 2025 Budget Agoro Progressive Youths Forum (APYF) has commended the Miracle and People’s Governor, Senator Douye Diri and his Dependable, Resourceful and Workaholic Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for the massive road infrastructure ongoing across the state. In a statement issued by the group Coordinator, Comrade Preye Bagou, stated …

ONDO GOVT PARTNERS PROFESSIONAL BODIES TO RESTRAIN BUILDING COLLAPSE. The present administration of Governor Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Ondo state would continue to partner with organizations, relevant professional bodies and other stakeholders to regulate construction of buildings in the state with a view to preventing incessant collapse of building being experienced in other states of the federation. The state Commissioner for …