Author: Aminu Imam

Insecurity: Zamfara youths protest at DSS HQ over bandits’ attacks

Aminu Imam
Zamfara youths protest

Scores of women and youths from Zamfara State, on Tuesday, protested at the headquarters of tge Department of Security Services (DSS) in Abuja against bandits’ activities in the State. The demonstrators, who arrived in about 12 buses at about 10.30 am, were however restricted by the operatives from getting close to the premises. The protest came one month after the Zamfara State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC) called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency to allow the fight against banditry to succeed. Armed with several…

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“Use technology for enhanced human security” – US urges FG

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US urges FG

The United States Embassy in Abuja has urged the Nigerian government to make effective use of technology in promoting security and human safety all over the country. The embassy’s Senior Regional Security Officer, Bradley Markwald made this call during the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ASIS International, Chapter 273, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking on the topic: “Leveraging Technology for Enhancing National Security in Nigeria”, Markwald explained that the country’s vast population, rich resources, and expansive geography present both significant challenges and unique opportunities for safeguarding…

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?angote Fuel: “We don’t need your N50 petrol price slash” – Nigerians knock IPMAN 

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Nigerians knock IPMAN

Nigerians have voiced their discontent over the recent N50 petrol price slash announced by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), calling it insignificant and unlikely to ease their burdens. Recall that IPMAN, through its National President Abubakar Maigandi, announced on Tuesday that ?angote Refinery had agreed to supply petrol to IPMAN members at N940 per litre for depots and N990 per litre for trucks. As a result, IPMAN members, who previously sold petrol between N1,150 and N1,200 per litre, would adjust their prices down by N50, depending on…

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Hardship/Epileptic power supply: DSTV lost 1m subscribers in 4yrs

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DSTV lost 1m subscribers

The company had revealed these figures in its Interim Financial Results for the period ending 30 September 2024, which were released on Tuesday. Nigerians have blamed the country’s current economic problems and poor electricity supply for a significant drop in Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) subscribers. The South African pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Group, recently disclosed that its Nigerian unit, MultiChoice Nigeria, lost 243,000 subscribers on its DStv and GOtv services from April to September this year. The company had revealed these figures in its Interim…

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US govt. tells court ‘Tinubu is CIA asset’

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US govt. tells court

…Says Nigerians have no right to access President’s past records In a recent ruling by the United States (US) District Court for the District of Columbia, American intelligence agencies asserted that Nigerians have no right to unfiltered access to information regarding President Bola Tinubu’s past, particularly concerning alleged drug trafficking investigations. The case, which has sparked controversy, centres around requests for full disclosure from the CIA, FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on records tied to Tinubu. According to reports, this development stems from a motion filed by Nigerian journalist,…

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Naira devaluation, subsidy removal, weak purchasing power pushes unsold goods to N1.24tr – MAN

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MAN on unsold goods

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN), has stated its unsold manufactured goods have reached a record N1.24trillion, as its unsold inventories increased by 357.57% in the first half of 2024. MAN, which disclosed this in its latest report on the country’s economic performance, attributed this sharp increase to the declining purchasing power in the country caused by escalating inflation, subsidy removal, and Naira devaluation. MAN’s President, Francis Meshioye, explained, “The inventory of unsold finished products in the manufacturing sector surged by 357.57% year-on-year, reaching N1.24trn in H1 2024. According to…

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“NNPCL now proud part-owner of ?angote Refinery” – Mele Kyari 

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited, (NNPCL), has disclosed that it’s a proud part-owner of the ?angote Refinery. This was disclosed by NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari at a conference hosted by the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists in Lagos, on Monday. Recall that following the commencement of the refinery, Aliko ?angote had accused NNPCL and some cabals in the oil sector of trying to sabotage its operations. However, Kyari dismissed the claims that NNPCL was undermining the operations of the ?angote refinery, saying: “The point is very…

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Kaduna: Bandits set farms on fire in Birnin-Gwari, destroy harvested maize

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Kaduna bandits set farms on fire

Suspected bandits have set fire to harvested maize on six farms in Kwaga village and Unguwar Zako, in Birnin-Gwari local government area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night, when the bandits stormed the farms and set fire to all the harvested maize. A video clip showed the charred remains of the affected farms, with the owners consoling one another. The affected farm owners include Kabiru Halilu Kwaga, who had harvested over 160 bags of maize last year and was hoping for an even larger harvest this…

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Atiku accuses Tinubu’s policies of ‘killing Nigerians’ amid rising inflation

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Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and approach to governance were killing Nigerians. In an issued statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in Abuja, yesterday, Atiku said the President should focus on solving this problem rather than attacking the opposition which is not in the saddle. He spoke in response to an earlier statement issued on Sunday by the Presidency, which stated that the vice-president’s criticisms of Tinubu’s policies were driven by jealousy. Atiku said: “On July 8, 2024, Tinubu…

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US places $25,000 bounty on fleeing Nigerian suspect on murder trial

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US places $25,000 bounty

The United States of America has announced a reward of $25,000 for anyone who could provide it with information that could lead to the arrest of Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a Nigerian, who is reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his own son. According to a statement by Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Don Freeman, on the agency’s website, Olawusi is now listed among the 15 ‘most wanted’ fugitives in the country. Freeman revealed that Olawusi, who previously resided in Rhode Island, was initially arraigned on two counts: first-degree murder…

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