Hoodlums in Calabar have vandalised the Nigeria Labour Congress building, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Cross River State Emergency Management Agency buildings where they carted away food stuff and torched the warehouse. The protesters also destroyed valuables and equipment worth millions of Naira at the office of the Department of Petroleum Resources, the warehouse in the Ministry of Works, the Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency, Value Mart supermarket and the Cross River Newspaper Corporation, “Chronicle”. NAN correspondent who visited the affected buildings on Saturday, reports that the protesters carted away food stuff, office equipment including generators, air conditioners, computers, chairs,…
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Kebbi state government has confirmed an outbreak of gastroentritis in four local government areas following the contamination of water sources due to recent flooding in the state. The flood had rendered many people homeless, destroyed farm produce and other property and contaminated potable water sources. The Director, Community Health in the state Ministry of Health, Muhammad-Abdullahi Bubuce said on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi that 328 people were affected. According to him, the ministry had taken measures to arrest the situation, in order to curb further spread of the disease. “From the reports we received so far, 328 persons have been…
Hoodlums in Onitsha, Anambra, have destroyed the statue of Nigeria’s first president Dr. Nnami Azikiwe, erected in the city. The hoodlums are suspected to be some of those who hijacked the #EndSARS protest to wreak havoc. The statute, located at Denis Memorial Grammar School roundabout in Onitsha, was erected months ago by Gov. Willie Obiano to further beautify the city. While vandalising the statue, the hoodlums, armed with dangerous weapons including machetes, were heard venting their anger against the late Nigerian statesman. “You are the cause of our trouble,’’ was one of the uncomplimentary remarks the hoodlums chanted. One of…
Zamfara state governor, Bello Muhammad has disclosed that the state government has deported 31 foreign nationals involved in illegal mining in the state. The governor made this known to State House Correspondents after he briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday on security developments and the activities of illegal miners. According to him, 11 Chinese illegal miners and 20 others from Burkina Faso and Mali were repatriated to their respective countries. “I discussed the issue of illegal mining in my State with the President and he directed the office of the National Security Adviser to form a task force on illegal…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan on his 66th birthday. In a congratulatory message to the former governor, Senator Omo-Agege noted that Dr Uduaghan’s humble beginning, commitment towards forging peace, humanitarian service and nationalistic disposition are among qualities that have distinguished him as one of the great sons of Delta State. The Delta Central lawmaker expressed optimism that many young Nigerians would be further inspired with the story of how the medical doctor-turned-politician surmounted challenges in his life’s journey. “I congratulate Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan as…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has expressed sympathy with The Nation newspaper, TVC, LTV and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the destruction of some media houses by #EndSARS protesters in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by its Director and Founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola and made available to news men on Saturday. Read the statement below: “We have confirmed reports of attacks on some media houses. The Nation newspaper was looted. Continental Television (TVC) was partly burned. Unconfirmed report said Lagos Television (LTV 8) was also attacked. All these attacks were attributed to hoodlums who infiltrated peaceful…
Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has inaugurated the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to receive complaints of police brutality, abuse of human rights and other unwholesome as well as extrajudicial acts particularly by the disbanded Special Anti -Robbery Squad (SARS) from any person or groups within the State with a view to delivering justice for all victims. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mary Noel-Berje made available to AshNews on Friday said the inauguration which took place at the Government House in Minna, “followed the recommendation of the National Economic Council (NEC) to set up judicial…
Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on the Judiciary to help in the fight against banditry and other related crimes in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje made available to AshNews on Friday, said the governor stated this at the Valedictory Court Session in honour of Justice Aliyu Mohammed Mayaki, the immediate past Chief Judge of the State and the swearing-in of the new Acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice Aisha Lami Bwari at the High Court Minna. Bello, who noted with dismay the arrest and release of some suspected Bandits within…
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says there is nothing new in the Water Resources Bill as it is derived from four already existing Nigerian water resources laws. Adamu was speaking on the bill while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja. He said the clarification is necessary to debunk the misconceptions in some quarters about the Bill which generated public debate when it was presented at the National Assembly. According to Adamu, the four existing laws covering the water resources sector have been enforced in the country already. He said that the four…
The Minister for Water Resources, Mr Sulaiman Adamu, is to meet with stakeholders in his home state, Jigawa over #EndSARS protest. Adamu, who paid a courtesy on Gov. Muhammad Badaru in Dutse on Friday, said he would be meeting political, community, religious and traditional leaders across the state with a view to bring about peace and harmony in the country. He added that other stakeholders to meet with include youth associations, community based organizations and civil society organisations. The minister pointed out that the meeting followed a directive from President Muhammad Bahuri to members of the Federal Executive Council. “I’m…