Author: Aminu Imam

Pensioners to receive incremental benefits — PenCom

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PenCom on pensioners

The National Pension Commission, (PenCom), has given a hint that it is working towards ensuring that public service retirees get pension increments as provided for in the nation’s Constitution. PenCom’s Acting Director-General,  Ms. Omolola Oloworararan, who gave this hint in Lagos, said  “We are working to ensure that pensioners under the CPS and other pension arrangements benefit from pension increments provided for in the1999 Constitution (as amended)”. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) guarantee pensioners’ rights to periodic reviews of their pensions ¹. Unfortunately, the…

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After Rivers defeat, Yoruba Council urges immediate sack of Wike

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Yoruba Council urges2

…Cites 3 reasons  The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has called for the immediate removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of contributing to political unrest in Rivers State.  Speaking on Sunday, the council’s president, Hassan Oladotun, cited specific reasons for the call for Wike’s removal from office, citing his role in the political unrest in the State. He maintained that Wike’s continued presence in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is a “distraction” and poses a threat to democracy and peace in the Niger-Delta region. …

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Rivers Crisis: “Go to court” – Tinubu advises aggrieved parties

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Tinubu on Rivers crisis

…Directs police to restore law, order President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. The President was reacting to the recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election and subsequent reports of arson and explosions in the State. He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. President Tinubu directed the Police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order…

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Northern Nigeria’s existence in next five years uncertain – ACF

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ACF on North's insecurity

…Says region’s insecurity out of control The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed fear that banditry and insurgency have gone out of control in Northern Nigeria to the extent that it may threaten the cohesive existence of the entire region in the next five years. The ACF’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Bashir Muhammad ?alhatu, has expressed the Forum’s concern over the current insecurity in the North, and warned that banditry and general insecurity have posed serious threat to the survival of the region. ?alhatu issued the…

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Finally, FG officially commences crude oil sales to ?angote in Naira

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FG ?angotecrude oil sales

The Federal Government has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in the local currency, the Naira. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced on Saturday that in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of the products in Naira commenced on October 1. According to the statement issued by the Director of the Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, “Following a meeting of the Implementation Committee, Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and…

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Kebbi: Bandits abduct scores, kill District Head

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Kebbi abduction

Armed bandits, on Saturday, abducted the District Head of Kanya under the Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State. The District Head of Kanya village, Alhaji Isah Daya, was reportedly abducted when armed bandits stormed his village killing one and injuring three persons now receiving treatment at the hospital. The bandits also abducted 8 people, including the Kanya monarch in the latest siege. Kebbi State Police image-maker, SP Nafui Abubakar gave the name of the deceased as Sherrif Alhaji Almu while confirming the attack to newsmen in Kebbi. According to…

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HURIWA kicks against Wike, Tinubu’s move to build houses for judges 

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HURIWA kicks

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has attributed judicial corruption to undue influence exerted by the Executive branch on the Judiciary. HURIWA stated this while citing a recent development where the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced plans to build 40 houses for Justices of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and other senior judicial officers. According to reports, Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu had approved the construction of the houses, which includes retirement homes for the Chief Judges of the FCT Federal High…

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NDLEA arrests Canadian woman for importing synthetic cannabis

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NDLEA arrests Canadian

A 41-year-old woman from Canada, identified as Adrienne Munju, has been apprehended by officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.  This arrest occurred as she attempted to bring in a significant shipment of a potent synthetic cannabis strain known as ‘Canadian Loud’.   Ms. Munju was taken into custody on October 3, 2024, during the inbound clearance process for passengers arriving on a KLM flight from Canada. According to a statement from NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, when authorities examined her three bags,…

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Rivers: Timi Frank accuses Wike of plot to block LGs monthly fund allocation

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Timi Frank accuses Wike

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction to block releases from the Federation Account to the 22 Local Government Councils in Rivers state.  Frank, who made this disclosure yesterday in a statement issued in Abuja, said Wike and his co-travellers that are opposed to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, resorted to the plot following their failure to stop local government elections…

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“North, largest beneficiary of Tinubu’s road, bridge projects” – Ohanaeze replies Umahi’s critics 

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Ohanaeze replies critics

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has dismissed claims of inequity in the distribution of road and bridge projects across Nigeria.  These allegations were raised by one Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, accusing the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, of favoring the Southern region over the North. In a statement released by the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organization asserted that the Northern region has actually received a larger share of infrastructure projects under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to…

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