ASHENEWS reports that De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has lost its president, Hakeem Adelani Adeniji-Adele. He died in the early hours of Friday, August 2, 2024 at the age of 66, according to the Secretary General of the Foundation, Mr. Yomi Tokosi, who announced the demise of the President. “With heavy hearts, I announce the tragic loss of our President, Prince Adelani Gbogboade Adeniji-Adele. We lost him early this morning to the cold hands of death. His dedication, resourcefulness, and leadership will be sorely missed.” Details will be made available later by the royal family. Prince Adeniji-Adele will be remembered for…
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ASHENEWS reports that a game of tit-for-tat is currently underplay between the Kaduna State Government, and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) over the sealage of its office by the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) over a N600 million tax liability. In response, KAEDCO has disconnected the state Government House over a N1,166,856,991.87 debt. The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Mr Jerry Adams, on Friday, told newsmen after the sealege of KAEDCO office, following a Court order, explained that the N600 million tax liability was from 2015 to 2022, where they did all the reconciliations with KAEDCO the firm agreeing to pay a…
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide hunger protest. The governor announced the curfew in a state broadcast on Friday, describing the development as unfortunate. However, he approved that the curfew be relaxed on Friday for two and a half hours to enable worshipers to attend the Juma’a prayer in the mosque. “To ensure the return of peace and stability, we have announced a 24-hour curfew. However, for Friday, the curfew will be relaxed between noon and 2:30 p.m. to allow people to attend Friday…
Heatwaves: Ibrahim Bello, 54, walks to his farm in Karama community, Jigawa State, carrying a hoe on his shoulder and humming a local tune. His demeanour is upbeat, but his face reveals underlying concerns. By Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi At the start of last year’s July planting season, Bello borrowed N120,000 ($120) to begin farming wheat and sorghum. He readied the land and hired labourers to plant the crops, expecting rain to soften the soil. However, the month passed with only a few drops of precipitation. The crops never sprouted. Bello planted again in December but, yet again, any rain that fell was…
ASHENEWS reports that Sokoto State Government has donated 10 trucks of food items worth N1.1 billion, N50 million in cash assistance, and 20,000 wrappers to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Goronyo Local Government Area. This was announced by Governor Ahmed Aliyu during the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of food items and cash assistance to IDPs in Goronyo LGA. Governor Aliyu also announced an additional donation of N20 million from the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, for all IDPs in the state. According to Governor Aliyu, the gesture aims to provide relief to the displaced persons…
With several large-scale oil and gas projects on the horizon in Angola and a 2025 limited tender poised to kick off exploration and development, improving the distribution of oil products in the country will take center stage in the coming years. Angola is leveraging industry-wide reforms to attract new investments and unlock opportunities for both local and international players. During the pre-conference program of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 – set to take place before the main event on October 1 – the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) will provide an update on the state of the regulatory environment…
The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 87 legal practitioners to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, (SAN). The committee under the leadership of Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola approved at its 164th plenary session held Thursday. The rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN, is awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics. Among those elevated are Nnodim Marcellinus Duru, Abubakar Adamu, David Dare Onietan, Baba Dala Fika, Abdu Adamu Fagge and Rilwan Umar among others. Also, the meeting considered five…
The Senator provided food for protesters. “That is sponsorship. A senator providing food for protesters. At the appropriate time, security agencies will invite the senator and find out how you will be sponsoring this kind of thing against the government of the day,” Wike stated.
The Yobe state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns, where some hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to vandalize and loot government and private properties. Dairy Abdulsalam, the Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters, urged the general public to abide by the curfew order and stay at home to maintain peace in the affected areas and the state at large. He stated that security agencies have been directed to ensure enforcement and full compliance with the curfew order. “The imposition of the curfew is necessary to prevent further breakdown…
ASHENEWS reports that situation report released by the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos has revealed that the Police, and hoodlums, on Sunday, attacked 10 journalists and other media professionals during the first day of the nationwide hunger protest by groups demanding an end to hardship-inducing economic policies. The IPC’s journalists’ safety alert situation room revealed that a number of journalists and media professionals faced various forms of attacks, including physical assault, harassment, and denial of access to cover the protest. Some of the affected journalists were injured, arrested, or had their working tools destroyed. The details of the incidents,…