Emait Global Network

05/06/2024

DEFENCE MINISTER VISITS MILITARY OPERATIONS THEATRE IN KATSINA.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has visited military operations theatre in Katsina, assuring officers and men of the Armed Forces of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration's commitment to equipping and training them to enhance combat readiness against insurgency and terrorism.
Addressing Operation Hadarin Daji at the 213 Forward Operating Base, Katsina, the Minister acknowledged President Tinubu's significant successes in the fight against insurgency and related crimes. He urged the troops to continue the fight against insurgency and banditry, commending their sacrifices and commitment.
Regarding the recent incident involving the killing of soldiers in Abia State, the Minister reassured of the government's determination to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent such incidents from happening again.
Air Commodore G.I. Jibia, Commanding Air Component, 213 Forward Operation Hadarin Daji, appreciated the Minister's visit, stating that it would boost troop morale.
Earlier, the Minister held an interactive discussion with officers and men of the Headquarters of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji, Katsina, to assess their preparedness in responding to insecurity threats in the region.
The Minister also visited the Nigerian Army Medical Center, Katsina, where he sympathized with military personnel injured during combat operations.

26/05/2024

PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone.
The President spoke from the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island end of the project, which will traverse nine states along Nigeria's coastal shoreline while linking the A1, A2, A3, and A4 highway corridors vertically crossing the western, central and eastern regions of the country, north to south.
Starting from Lagos and terminating in Cross River State, the coastal highway will include a spur to the north-central part of the country.
From Victoria Island, President Tinubu also performed the virtual flag-off of the design and procurement for the 1,000km Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which is expected to connect Sokoto to Badagry in Lagos State, passing through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, and Oyo States.
In addition, he virtually flagged off the design and procurement for the 461km Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Road, which will traverse Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, terminating at Apo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The President, who is in Lagos to inaugurate and flag off projects as part of activities marking his administration's first anniversary, also performed the virtual flag-off of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 330 roads and bridges across the six geo-political zones of the nation.
President Tinubu commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for being diligent and for his efforts towards the qualitative ex*****on of the strategic coastal highway project.
He also applauded the Chairman of Hitech Construction Company, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, and Engr. Ronald Chagoury, whose company is handling the project, for being worthy stakeholders and for believing in the future of Nigeria.

23/05/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Former CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido reinstated as Emir of Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has on Thursday, approved the reappointment of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 14th Emir of Kano.

Yusuf also gave five former Emirs 48 hours to vacate all official residence and hand over former emirate properties to Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftains.

Recall that Sanusi fell out with ex-governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and was dethroned.

Ganduje, on December 5, 2019 established Bichi, Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates from the then Kano Emirate.

Ganduje assented to an amendment to law on October 14, 2020, and signed another amendment on April 11, 2023.

Section 3(1) of the law established five distinct emirates. They include Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye.

Kano and Karaye have eight local government areas of jurisdiction each, while Bichi and Gaya emirates share nine local government areas of jurisdiction each.

Meanwhile, Rano Emirate enjoys jurisdiction over 10 local government areas out of the 44 local councils in the state.

However, after assessing the emirates, Kano State House of Assembly, on Thursday, dethroned the five emirs and abolished the five emirates in the state.

23/05/2024

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Tuesday, said that he did not start governing the state fully until February 2024.

Though he assumed office in May, Fubara said he did not start taking decisions until February this year – eight months after taking office.

He made the comment while inaugurating Egbeda internal roads in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.

He said since he started confronting governance fully in February, he had done remarkably well and earned the commendation of the people.

Fubara has been embroiled in a political crisis with his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.

Last October, he survived an impeachment plot by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike.

His words: “We are just starting but I assure you more attention. If in four months we can do this, and we are getting this level of applause, you can imagine what will happen when we do one year of our record time and two years of our own record time. Rivers State would have experienced something different from the regular governance.

“I know why I said four months. We started full governance in February 2024. That was when we started making decisions when we started confronting governance. And I am proud to say that our people are happy with what we have done.

“What we want to do is to bring governance to our people, service delivery at record time, and in a cost-effective way.”

23/05/2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded social critic and vlogger, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman in police custody after the Nigeria Police Force opposed his bail application.

VeryDarkMan was arraigned on five counts bordering on cyberstalking. The case was adjourned to next Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

The police prosecuting team told Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court that they needed more time to respond to application and they were obliged by the court.

The police prosecution moved to have the blogger remanded in prison custody but his lawyers made an application for him to be kept in detention.

The court granted their request and he was subsequently taken to the National Cybercrime Centre.

Recently, VeryDarkMan condemned the Nigerian police for not arresting controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

VeryDarkMan in recent videos condemned the award of Best Dressed Female to the cross-dresser at a Nollywood event.

However, the Nigeria Police Force said at that time that it could not arrest Bobrisky because there was no law against cross-dressing in the country and that there was no proof that he was engaging in same-sex relations.

23/05/2024

TWO MINORS REGAIN FREEDOM AFTER 19MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY
Armed bandits last year invaded the residence of Honorable Aminu Ardo, abducting his wife and four young children.
However, their successful rescue aftter 19 months in captivity was a culmination of strategic initiatives and operational tactics implemented by the Nigeria Police Force, leveraging advanced intelligence and tactical support from various units including the Katsina State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the Nigerian Air Force 215 FOB, Funtua under the coordination of the Office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
While celebrating this triumph, IGP Egbetokun expressed determination to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes head-on, emphasizing the relentless pursuit of criminals and the commitment to enhancing security measures through technology and intelligence-driven methods.
The Nigeria Police Force stands in solidarity with affected families, pledging unrelenting efforts to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, especially vulnerable groups like children. The collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies, as well as the support from communities, and most importantly, the Office of the National Security Adviser, remains crucial in achieving this mission.
The IGP reaffirmed the resolve of the Force to overcome criminal activities, restore peace, and create a secure environment for all Nigerians.

22/05/2024

Happening Now:
World Press Conference to be addressed by the Honorable Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris fnipr and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, fnim to unveil the line up of activities for the 1st year in office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration.
You can follow this event live on NTA, FRCN, VON and other platforms.

18/05/2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration.

The minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, stated this on Friday while inspecting some of the projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s one year in office.

“By the approval of Mr President, we believe that from May 27, we shall begin the inauguration of various projects and will end on June 6,” Wike said.

“Particularly on May 27, President Tinubu will inaugurate commercial operations of the Abuja Light Rail also known as Abuja Metro Line, and we will carry out the final inspection of the project on May 20. From what we have seen, I think we are good to go.”

Wike also expressed confidence that the Vice-President’s residence, located along A*o Drive, would be completed and may be inaugurated on June 6.

He explained that the 9-day inauguration activities would demonstrate to the world the Tinubu-led administration’s determination to renew the hope of Nigerians.

“We have a lot of projects being executed that will be inaugurated. So many projects that I cannot begin to list them,” Wike said.

“We are happy; the contractors are meeting up, and all the promises made they have fulfilled.

“We have also fulfilled our own part, by making sure that we make the needed cash available and none of the contractors is complaining in terms of cash.”

The minister noted that other projects like the construction of bus terminals and the FCT Court of Appeal Division and other projects would be inaugurated within the period.

On the non-functionality of some of the streetlights in parts of the city, Wike explained that some of the streetlights were being worked on, while others were being tested.

He assured the residents that the streetlights would come on once the contractors finished working on them.

16/05/2024

Happening Now: Official commissioning of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission radio station, 97.3FM at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja. The Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh. Mohammed Idris is the Soecial Guest of Honor for this commissioning.

14/05/2024

INEC MEETS MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY AHEAD OF OFF-CYCLE ELECTIONS

In continuation of the Second Regular quarterly consultative meeting with stakeholders, the INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and Commission Members are meeting with Civil Society Organizations ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo State (Saturday, September 21, 2024) and Ondo State (Saturday, November 16, 2024).
The aim of the meeting is to update representatives of the CSOs on preparations for the Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections.
Part of the discussions are the guidelines for the CVR exercise that will take place simultaneously in both states from Monday, May 27, 2024, to Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily including the weekend.

The Commission therefore appeals to CSOs to join us in mobilising prospective registrants for the exercise, particularly on the need to register early and not wait until the deadline approaches when the registration centres will be inundated by eleventh hour registrants.

14/05/2024

Man caught 'strapped with bomb' in Plateau bank

A group of men caught a yet-to-be-identified man who reportedly tried to detonate a bomb within the premises of a bank in Plateau State.

The incident reportedly took place on Monday, May 13, in Dadin Kowa town in the Jos South area of the state.

According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Tuesday, the vigilante security at the bank thwarted the attack when they noticed the suspect.

Angered by the situation, a mob attacked the suspect and reportedly demanded his ex*****on.

It is unclear whether the suspect has ties to any terrorist organization in the country.

He has been taken to the police station for further investigation.

Credit: X // Zagazilo

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