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Bandits who abducted Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children have claimed the life of one of the kidnapped individuals. Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, a 400-level student of biological science at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was tragically killed on Friday. The entire nation mourns as she was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Saturday.The kidnappers, who initially demanded a ransom of N60 million, have now increased their demand to a staggering N100 million. This shocking development comes after the family’s efforts to negotiate with the abductors. The victims, including Najeebah (500 level, Quantity Surveying) and Nadheerah (300 level, Zoology),…

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IBADAN – The management of Odu’a Investment Company Limited popularly known as “Odu’a Investment” has announced the retirement of the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adewale Raji, and the appointment of Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective 1st of June, 2024. The development was revealed in a press statement singed by the Head of the media and publicity of the conglomerate, Mr Victor Ayetoro. The statement stated that Mr. Adewale Raji’s retirement follows ten (10) years of dedicated service as Group Managing Director of the forty-seven (47) year old conglomerate. The statement further stated…

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Rishi Sunak briefed ministers on military action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting ships in the Red Sea. The Prime Minister held an emergency Cabinet call on Thursday night after repeated warnings by the US and UK to the Houthi rebels in Yemen to stop the attacks on commercial vessels. In talks with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi a few hours earlier, the Prime Minister stressed that Britain would “continue to take action to defend freedom of navigation and protect lives at sea”. The UN Security Council had already passed a resolution telling the Houthi rebels to stop the attacks. But…

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine qualified Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Wednesday that “the President charges the new appointees to consider their appointment as an opportunity to serve the nation and, as such, wholly commit themselves to this important purpose”. The chairman and members are: Colonel Aloche Adole – Chairman Dr Stephen Adegbite – Secretary Hon. Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West Clement Alobu Nweke – Member, South East…

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Nigeria’s electricity regulator has put up for sale the sixth largest power distribution utility over a $130 million debt, less than two years after the lenders who took over the company failed to turn it around and make it profitable. Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria, has 11 power distribution companies but they are struggling to remain profitable because of lack of capital and sub-economic tariffs imposed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (Kaduna Electric) is one of 18 successor companies created following the privatisation of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria in 2013 and sells…

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In a display of unwavering confidence, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has begun distributing celebratory dresses, known as ‘aso-ebi,’ to its members in anticipation of the impending Supreme Court judgment on the governorship election. The judgment, scheduled for Friday, January 12, follows an appeal by the incumbent governor, Mr. Yusuf, contesting his removal from office by lower courts. The APC, bolstered by its victories at the Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the swearing-in ceremony of its candidate, Nasir Gawuna. Members have engaged in fasting and animal…

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized the partial disconnection of Globacom subscribers from calling MTN lines in Nigeria. This decision, outlined in a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs Department at NCC, stems from the non-settlement of interconnect charges by Globacom. The notice, issued on January 8, 2024, highlights that, as per the approval granted by NCC, Globacom subscribers will lose the ability to make calls to MTN numbers after a 10-day period from the date of the notice. However, they will still be able to receive calls. Globacom was informed of MTN’s application…

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In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies thereunder. The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the…

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Kwara state PDP on Sunday asked members of the Nigerians Senate and the House of Representatives from the state to come clean about the bags of rice received from the Federal Government which were meant to be distributed to their respective constituents ahead of the yuletide. The party condemned in strong terms the alleged diversion and sale of the bags of rice in question describing this as unfortunate. Recall that the Federal Government had taken steps to ease things for the citizens following the removal of petrol subsidy and its concomitant economic hardships. Apart from the concessionary travel scheme introduced…

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A mother-of-three from Jamaica with five years of service to the NHS lost her nursing qualifications and has spent more than £40,000 in visa fees to remain in the UK after she was prosecuted for buying what she thought was a dead person’s passport and living a second life as someone else 23 years ago. After moving to the UK in 2000 with her two eldest children, Grace Walford, a 55-year-old care worker from Leicester who worked on the front line during the Covid pandemic, said she made a mistake which would ultimately cost her career, her home and almost see her…

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