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13/12/2024

Two students die in Kogi road crash – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), has confirmed the death of two students in a ghastly accident involving two trucks and two tricycles along Felele road, Lokoja, Kogi.

,Mr Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC Sector Commander in Komi, confirmed the incident to the newsmen on Friday in Lokoja

Oyedeji said that eight persons were involved in the accident while two students died and four injured while two escaped unhurt.

He said that the injured were rushed to the hospital for medical attention while the corpses of the two passengers, one of whom was a student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and the other Kogi Polytechnic student.

Oyedeji told newsmen that one of the two trucks’ break failed and lost control thereby rammed into the two tricycles.

Oyedeji advised motorists to always ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on a journey.

An eye witness, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, said the accident occurred about 10 am.

He said it included a female student of FUL, and another female student of Kogi Poly by name Abu Taiwo Abimbola of the Department of Science Laboratory and Technology.

“A heavily loaded articulated vehicle heading for Abuja axis along Felele, in Lokoja lost control and rammed into a Keke tricycle that was carrying passengers heading to town.

“A female student of the Federal University of Lokoja and another female of Kogi Poly, Lokoja died while other passengers were seriously injured.

“An identification card of the late female student of Komi Poly by name Covenant Omolola Isaac of Department of Geology was recovered from the accident scene.

“The bodies of the two female students were deposited at the Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, by some Officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission,”.

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Source: NAN

13/12/2024

Wike decries activities of land grabbers in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed to stop anybody from taking land belonging to the territory without approval.

Wike stated this while handing over 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the FCT, in Abuja on Thursday.

The minister, who decried the activities of land grabbers in the territory, said, “We will stop anybody who thinks he can obtain government land for whatever reason without formal approval.

“We will not look at your face. If you like, you can be a civil rights activist; If you like, you can be a television talker. What is wrong is wrong.

“No amount of blackmail can stop us.”

Supreme News recalls that Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Wike, had on Wednesday refuted allegations of land grabbing against the FCT Administration.

Olayinka in a statement explained that someone in a video being circulated on social media has claimed that the FCTA has grabbed land belonging to a construction company.

He said that the said land is located in Life Camp, Plot 2241, Gwarinpa District, Cadastral Zone C02, Abuja.

He explained that a construction company, Paulosa Nigeria Ltd occupied the land as a temporary office, under a temporary R of O granted in 1984, about 40 years ago.

Olayinka had challenged those circulating the falsehood about their lands being grabbed by the FCTA to provide Right of Occupancy (R of O) or Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) granted by the FCTA. www.suprememagazine.news

Source: NAN

09/12/2024

Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th COAS

The Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Supreme News recalls that Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, had on Nov. 1, handed him the insignia of office in an unusual fashion in line with the Armed Forces Act.

The symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag which signifies the beginning of his tenure, came after the Senate and House of Representatives confirmed his appointment.

Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.

The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were course mates and members of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA).

He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987 and rose to the rank of Major General in September 2020.

07/12/2024

Group urges NNPCL to clear doubt about Port Harcourt refinery export

The National Anti-Corruption Crusader (NACC) has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to silence its doubters by providing evidence of exporting Low-Sulphur Straight-Run fuel oil (LSSR) from Port Harcourt.

The group’s coordinator, Mr Samson Idoko, said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.

He said NNPCL should present the agreement for the oil export to Gulf Transport & Trading Limited (GTT) for public scrutiny.

The NNPCL has said that it exported (LSSR) fuel oil to Gulf Transport & Trading Limited (GTT), a Dubai-based company.

He raised concerns about GTT’s previous involvement in crude oil swap deals with NNPCL.

“How can GTT, which has been swapping our crude oil for years suddenly become the recipient of our exported oil?” Idoko queried.

He urged the NNPCL to adopt greater accountability, particularly as Nigerians grapple with the economic aftermath of fuel subsidy removal.

The NACC leader also criticized sections of the media for uncritically reporting NNPCL’s announcement of the sale.

Idoko, therefore, challenged NNPCL to ensure transparency by inviting the media to document the loading process, saying anything done without media coverage remains unsubstantiated.

He called for clarification underscoring the growing public interest in the operations of NNPCL, especially regarding its handling of oil exports and refining activities.

07/12/2024

Rivers government to demolish shanties, gives seven days notice

Mr Evans Bipi, Rivers Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has issued a seven days notice to commence clearing Port Harcourt city of slums and illegal waste dumpsites.

The commissioner gave the notice on Saturday shortly after an enforcement operation at the Trans-Amadi Industrial Area in Port Harcourt.

Bipi expressed concern on operations of scavengers at the Trans-Amadi industrial area who currently occupy large hectares of private lands using them for sorting and assemblage of solid waste.

He condemned the act of proliferation of illegal dumpsites as well as shanties in business areas, and advised occupants to vacate affected properties which had already been marked for demolition.

”Scavengers here are contributing to environmental hazards, their operation is highly unacceptable, this administration will no longer continue to allow them to deface our residential and industrial areas.

”We have given occupants seven days to vacate affected properties as we shall commence waste clearing and demolition of shanties in the area.

”Property owners should refrain from leasing their properties to operators of unapproved and hazardous businesses or face the full weight of the law,” the commissioner warned.

Mr David Ogbanga, Chairman, Special Committee on Development Control of the ministry also assured of efforts towards sustainable urban development in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

According to Ogbanga, apart from defacing the city outlook, slums impede urbanization, and they constitute a breeding ground for miscreants as well as hideouts for criminals and perpetrators of all forms of social vices.

”We will put an end to this in the coming days, our enforcement team will begin demolition to restore serenity to our city as well as protect residents,” he said.

07/12/2024

Fire Service recruitment: FG releases final list of successful candidates

The Federal Government has released the final list of successful candidates in the Federal Fire Service (FFS) 2023 recruitment exercise.

This was disclosed in a statement by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Saturday in Abuja.

According to the Secretary, the names of successful candidates had been uploaded to the Board’s portal.

He called on applicants who passed the previous stage to visit the board’s portal; cdcfib.career, from Monday to check if they were successful in the final stage of the recruitment exercise.

He further said that successful candidates are to proceed in printing their invitation letter from the portal.

The statement also notified the public that the final documentation exercise will take place at the Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau Conference Center, Nigerian Correctional Service, National Headquarters in Abuja.

“The documentation exercise will begin 10 a.m daily from Monday till Dec. 21, 2024.

“Applicants are expected to appear in white tops and shorts as well as come along with originals and photocopies of their credentials.

“Applicants are also to ensure that they appear on the date indicated on their invitation letter and follow the information contained therein strictly,” it read.

07/12/2024

Police bust armed robbery syndicate, nab dismissed soldier, 7 others

The Police Command in Enugu State has busted an interstate criminal syndicate that specialised in armed robbery and financial fraud.

The police also recovered fi****ms and gadgets used by the syndicate for their operations.

This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Saturday in Enugu.

Ndukwe said that the feat was achieved through coordinated operations involving the Emene Police Division, Crack and Octopus Tactical Squads, alongside the Neighbourhood Watch Group.

“The arrested suspects included: Ismaila Isah (23), Sadik Ahmed, a dismissed soldier (28), Abbas Usman (33), Mubarak Garba (24), Abubakar Haruna ( 23), Abubakar Sani (32), Obiri Chukwuebuka (22) and Bright Omeniru (22).

“Two locally made pistols loaded with a live and expended cartridge and a cash of ₦300,450 were recovered from the suspects.

“Further recovered are ten laptops, land documents, ten mobile phones, assorted jewelry and watches, one MP-3 player, one headphone, four power banks, two SIM cards, footwear and bags,” he said.

Ndukwe said the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

He said that the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has commended the operatives for the operational breakthrough, and urged them to sustain the momentum against criminal activities, particularly during the festive season.

07/12/2024

LASTMA rescues newlywed, others on Third Mainland Bridge accident

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, has rescued 18 individuals involved in a vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge.

The LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki in a statement on Saturday, in Lagos said that the accident occurred on Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki.

The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA., added that among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

“The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed.

“ The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties.

“A total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus—11 women and 5 men—sustained significant injuries.

“They were swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care,” he said. Read more on www.suprememagazine.news

05/12/2024

Investigation into Air Peace alleged exploitative ticket pricing ongoing — FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says its inquiry into allegations of exploitative ticket pricing by AirPeace and other entities is still ongoing.

A notice signed by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the commission in Abuja on Thursday, said the inquiry commenced on Dec. 3.

Ijagwu was reacting to media reports which quoted the commission as saying that the Federal Government was not investigating AirPeace.

He said that Air Peace was one of the entities being engaged to address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on specific domestic routes.

According to him, these inquiries, being conducted under the FCCPAct (FCCPA) 2018, are focused on addressing poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations.

Ijagwu said that the investigation was aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving transparency, and protecting consumer interests.

Source: NAN

05/12/2024

Osun Govt. to engage retired doctors to augment workforce — Commissioner

The Commissioner for Health in Osun, Mr Jola Akintola, says the state government is planing to
engage retired doctors to make up for the scarcity of doctors.

He made this known in Osogbo on Thursday during the ministry’s budget defence at the Osun House of Assembly.

The commissioner, who said that the state is facing dearth of doctors, added that “majority have left the country.

“We intend to recruit retired doctors who are not tired to fill the needed number of doctors in our health facilities.

“We are planning to engage retired doctors because many of them have travelled abroad for greener pastures.”

He explained that when engaged, the retired doctors would bring on-board their wealth of experience to impact the lives the Nigerians and offer good healthcare to the people.

He said the ministry had earlier been given the go-ahead to employ more staff but the issue of the new minimum wage, which was just settled in the state, delayed the recruitment process.

On his part, Dr Afolabi Babatunde, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UniOsun Teaching Hospital, while also defending the budget of the hospital, stressed the importance of having more medical staff.

Source: NAN

05/12/2024

FCTA investing in road infrastructure to open up communities – Wike

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration (FCTA) is investing in road infrastructure to open up locked communities in the territory.

Wike stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of construction of a three-kilometre access road to communities around Plot 18, Giri District, Abuja.

The minister added that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Academy site, located in the area, would also benefit from the road project.

He pointed out that the Giri District in Abuja is not developing at par with other districts due to lack of access road and other basic infrastructure.

He expressed optimism that “with an access road, everybody will come and develop the area and that is what we are looking for.

“Some of you who own plots here will also benefit from the road when completed.”

The minister thanked President Bola Tinubu for supporting the ongoing infrastructure revolution in the FCT.

He said that the road project would be among projects that would be inaugurated to celebrate Tinubu’s second year anniversary as President in May 2025.

Earlier, Mr Richard Dauda, the acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said that the three-kilometre road was awarded to Levant Construction Ltd.

Dauda said that the road, which begins from the Bill Clinton Interchange at Airport Expressway to the EFCC academy site, would be completed in nine months.

Source: NAN

05/12/2024

Submit PPP documents within 7 days, Reps c’ttee tells NRC

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Asset and Special Duties has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to submit relevant documents pertaining to all its current public-private-partnership (PPP) arrangements.

The committee issued the cultimatum on Thursday in Abuja at a public hearing on the need to investigate and assess the performances of PPP programmes and concession.

Chairman of the committee, Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos), said that the ultimatum had become necessary, following the corporation’s failure to submit the documents, as earlier requested.

Kuye said that documents on all the agreements relating to each asset of PPP and programmes, concessions and lease agreements, with commencement dates, should be submitted.

He said that documents on evidence of remittances to the Special Concession Account, income profile from PPPs/Concession/Lease, and specific achievements recorded by the period under reference should also be tendered.

The chairman asked the NRC management to ender documents and evidence of advertisement of PPPs/concession/lease and expression of interests on the leases.

According to him, the committee is also interested in the documents on the challenges, problems and constraints of mandate implementation and recommendations to enhance improvement.

Kuye said that a sworn affidavit attesting that the documents/information submitted were true should equally be attached. Read more on

Source: NAN

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