ASHENEWS report that the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared that his primary objective as the Chief Security Officer of the state is to lead and defeat crimes and criminality. Governor Ododo made this announcement during the commissioning of the office complex of the Quick Response Unit of the Nigeria Police, Kogi State Command, constructed by the Kogi State Government under his administration within 90 days. The Governor emphasized that his administration is committed to decisively addressing security challenges by targeting criminal hideouts in the state to eradicate them completely. According to Governor Ododo, “I am not here…
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A former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign Organization in the 2023 Presidential election, Daniel Bwala, has criticized the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for supporting the proposed nationwide protest. Bwala who addressed State House reporters shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja said the planned protest was not necessary. Describing the intended protest as politically motivated, Bwala said members of the opposition party must see beyond politics and rally around President Bola Tinubu in his desire to transform the economy of Nigeria. Bwala also implored Nigerians to give the President more time to actualise his…
It is no secret that Africa is currently bearing the brunt of climate change impact despite its minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions that have been the main driver of the global warming phenomena that accelerates climate change. By Assan Ng’ombe The effects of global warming, have manifested through extreme and more intense weather events such as drought, erratic rainfall, windstorms, cyclones and the consequential losses in land degradation, and soil fertility, which are exacerbated by pests and increasing temperatures pose a major threat to Africa’s health, livelihoods, and food security. Like many African countries, Ghana is experiencing changes…
Meta has removed approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria for attempting to engage in financial sextortion scams, primarily targeting adult men in the United States. These scams, known as “sextortion,” involve threatening to release compromising photos, either real or fake, if the victim does not pay to stop them. In a statement on Wednesday, Meta revealed that the removed accounts included a smaller coordinated network of around 2,500 accounts linked to a group of about 20 individuals. “They targeted primarily adult men in the U.S. and used fake accounts to mask their identities,” Meta stated. ALSO READ Sextortion ‘epidemic’ overwhems…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that it is not the organizer of the planned nationwide hunger protest scheduled for August 1. The union responded to reports suggesting it had withdrawn from the protest organized by youths. In a statement titled “The Nigeria Labour Congress cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not organise,” signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the union advised both the federal and sub-national governments to listen to the grievances of the hungry Nigerian populace and address the economic crisis. “A news report of the withdrawal of the Nigeria Labour Congress from…
Local authorities say an explosion, on Tuesday, killed five people at a factory producing Jose Cuervo tequila in Mexico. “So far the deaths of five people from the explosion are confirmed workers of the company,” the civil protection unit in the western state of Jalisco said in a statement. Two others were injured, one seriously, the statement added. It was unknown what caused the explosion in Tequila municipality, with the company saying it happened during maintenance work. ALSO READ Chinese, U.S. scientists discover gene flow between modern and prehistoric humans ALSO READ [OPINION] Tribalisation of Emirship: The true story of…
“Aliko Dangote is the largest private sector employer in the country. His companies pay more in taxes than the top banks combined. His contributions extend to critical infrastructure, including major roads like the Apapa Oshodi-Owonrosoki Express Road and the Obajana-Kabba Road,” he added.
ASHENEWS reports that The Alternative Bank has taken a significant step toward economic inclusion through a strategic alliance with the Nasrul-Lahi-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT). This partnership aims to provide NASFAT’s female members with easy access to bespoke, ethical financial solutions that align with their values. The partnership, formalized by a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks a notable milestone for NASFAT women’s financial empowerment and inclusion. In support of this initiative, The Alternative Bank will sponsor the upcoming 8th NASFAT Biennial Women’s Conference, demonstrating their commitment to this cause. “This partnership transcends a mere business agreement,” said Korede Demola-Adeniyi,…
“In any case, if the Dangote refinery is unable to meet local demand, the gap can be filled by imports, these people in NNPC do not want to end their lucrative subsidy scam, and I don’t think they will end it.
“We are excited about the opportunity to invest in Gabon. Our goal is to contribute to the country’s economic diversification and industrialization efforts. By leveraging our expertise in cement and fertilizer production, we aim to support Gabon’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors,” Dangote stated.