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27/04/2024

*🎯🎯 Good Morning From The Studios of NEWS BUZZ NIGERIA (NBN):*

*Here is Today’s Summary from Nigerian Newspapers:*
*27-04-2024*

1. The American International School of Abuja has paid $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from the $845,852 school fees allegedly deposited by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello in respect of five of his children in the school.

2. Movement would be restricted for the duration of today’s local government election in Oyo State, the State Government announced on Friday evening. The restriction will help officials of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, to conduct the poll without hindrance.

3. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, were among the dignitaries who attended the wedding fatiha of the children of emirs of Kano and Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, on Saturday.

4. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, on Friday.

5. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, on Friday, urged his predecessors including Chief Samuel Ortom, to refrain from interfering in his administration, warning that he would not allow anyone to destabilise his government. Alia while briefing journalists on his return from the USA, Friday morning, said the past governors have had their own term.

6. The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, led government in Kano State is behind the various protests against him in Abuja. Ganduje in a statement by his aide, Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi, alleged that the Kano government had been hiring protesters from the streets, mostly Kwankwasiyya members, some of whom are from the North Central geo-political zone to demand his resignation.

7. Military commander of an army camp located at Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, in Danmusa local government area of Katsina state has been killed in an ambush. Sources said the incident happened Thursday evening and the co**se of the deceased, a major in the army, was deposited at a hospital in Katsina.

8. Bandits have attacked the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Bunu, killing three people and abducting some residents of the town. The bandits, who stormed the town around 10pm on Wednesday, according to locals, also attacked the residence of the former Military Administrator of Nasarawa State, Colonel Bala Muhammad Mande (rtd).

9. The Nigeria Correctional Service has stepped up efforts to track down and recapture escaped inmates of the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, said the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better infrastructure and security.

10. Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, assigned to tackle currency mutilation, dollarisation of the economy, and forex malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators accused of foreign exchange fraud.

This was made known in a statement shared on the commission’s website on Friday✍️

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25/04/2024

🌈🌈 Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:*
*25-04-2024*

1. There appears to be no end to the political spat in Rivers State as two redeployed commissioners — Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and Isaac Kamalu turned in their resignation letters on Wednesday. Adangor was on Tuesday moved from the Justice Ministry where he served as Commissioner and Attorney-General to Special Duties and Kamalu from Finance to the Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment ministry.

2. Telecom operators yesterday renewed their push for an end-user tariff hike to reflect the cost of doing business. The operators, acting under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ALTON, and Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON, in a joint statement asked for a cost-reflective tariff of services.

3. Should the proposed Executive bill be passed, politicians found guilty of tax evasion will be barred from seeking elective offices. The plan was made known yesterday by chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele.

4. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday handed over 14 properties seized from some companies to the Enugu State Government. The assets were initially forfeited to the Federal Government in the course of the investigation of former governor Chimaroke Nnamani.

5. A Consumer Credit Scheme to put money in the pockets of Nigerians, boost manufacturing and stimulate economic growth has been rolled out by the Federal Government. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale yesterday announced the beginning of the plan following its approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

6. Many filling stations were closed in Abuja and about five other states on Wednesday as the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, caused heavy queues at the few outlets that dispensed the product.

7. The Ondo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will conduct its governorship primary today (Thursday) ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state. The party has seven governorship aspirants who will be jostling for the votes of the 627 delegates to pick the governorship ticket.

8. The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has arrested two traders when its operatives demolished shops built around Akiogun Road, Oniru in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a post on the official X handle of the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday.

9. Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday called on judges to stop the misuse of ex parte orders, especially in political cases. He said it was imperative for the National Judicial Council (NJC) to exercise stringent oversight to curb the misuse of ex parte order.

10. Leader of the Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye has disagreed with leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on restructuring, saying the Yoruba Nation wants self-determination not restructuring. He said this when he featured on Arise television’s ‘The Morning Show’✍️

22/03/2024

NEWS FOR TODAY

20/03/2024

🚨 Conflicting Primaries Disruptive, Wasting INEC Resources – Yakubu 🗳️

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, emphasized the need for political parties to avoid parallel primaries and the emergence of multiple candidates.

📅 Updated March 20, 2024

At the first regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja, Yakubu highlighted the disruption and costliness of frequent changes, as seen in the recent Edo primaries.

He stated, "The commission cannot mobilise, de-mobilise and re-mobilise our officials for the monitoring of party primaries for the convenience of political parties."

This situation has led to unnecessary litigations, according to Yakubu.

The commission convened with political parties to assess the success of past rerun and bye-elections and to prepare for the off-cycle governorship election in Edo and Ondo.

In the lead-up to the Edo State Governorship Election, several political parties conducted parallel primaries, resulting in conflicting claims for candidacy, notably within the APC and PDP.

15/03/2024

Breaking News: Senate Heats Up

12/03/2024

Headline: Senate Suspends Senator Ningi for Budget Padding Allegations

In a bold move, the Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, suspended Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central Senatorial District for three months. The decision follows allegations of N3.7 trillion budget padding for 2024, sparking a heated session. Initially facing a 12-month suspension motion, Ningi's punishment was reduced to three months after amendments by Senators Ekpenyong and Buhari. The Senate, under Akpabio's leadership, deemed Ningi's actions "grievous", leading to the majority voting for the three-month suspension.

11/03/2024

Ramadan Begins Monday, Sultan Declares

09/03/2024

**Headline:**

**Remi Tinubu Advocates Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Affirms Commitment to Women's Empowerment**

**Article:**

In a fervent call for justice, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has urged state governors and lawmakers to enforce the death penalty for kidnappers, branding their actions as cowardly and heart-wrenching. Speaking at a gathering of national women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the urgent need to protect the country's future by imposing severe consequences on perpetrators of such heinous crimes.

Expressing her deep concern over the increasing abduction of children and women, Tinubu underscored the pivotal role mothers play in nurturing and safeguarding their offspring. She passionately advocated for the imposition of capital punishment on individuals involved in kidnapping, asserting that such drastic measures are necessary to preserve the sanctity of human life and deter potential offenders.

Tinubu, a former lawmaker, appealed to the collective conscience of society, highlighting the devastating impact of kidnapping on families and the nation as a whole. She urged fellow mothers to rally behind her stance, emphasizing the innate bond between parents and their children, which compels them to vehemently oppose any threat to their well-being.

Furthermore, Tinubu reiterated her commitment to advancing the cause of women's empowerment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Recognizing the pivotal role of women in nation-building, she called for greater inclusion and opportunities for women to thrive economically, socially, and politically.

As the world celebrated International Women’s Day, Tinubu commended the resilience and tenacity of Nigerian women, vowing to champion their causes through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Emphasizing the importance of solidarity and mutual support among women, she urged them to harness their collective strength to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful progress.

In response, the gathering, led by Dr. Mary Alile and Zainab Ibrahim, lauded Tinubu for her impactful interventions through the RHI and appealed for increased representation in the government. They echoed Tinubu's call for unity and solidarity among women, pledging to work together towards a brighter future for all.

08/03/2024

📊 Reps Seek Review Of 2024 Budget Over Forex Instability 📉
The House of Representatives is scrutinizing the impact of foreign exchange instability on the 2024 Appropriation Act. Committees aim to align exchange rates with the budget, evaluating its effectiveness and impact on Nigerians' living standards. 🏛️

05/03/2024

01/03/2024

🔥😡 Inmates Riot Over Food Cuts! 😡🔥

Amidst Economic Struggle, Jos Correctional Centre Faces Unrest!

The Jos Correctional Centre in Plateau State became a battleground as inmates voiced their anger over plans to slash their food rations.

😤 Dissatisfaction soared as prison authorities sought to reduce food portions due to skyrocketing costs, leading to chaos that saw tear gas and gunshots fired into the air.

Sources revealed that the contracted food supplier lamented the steep prices, prompting a cutback in rice distribution from four times a week to just twice, with grains or garri as substitutes.

This decision sparked outrage among inmates during a routine briefing, prompting a violent confrontation with officials.

Confirming the incident, Controller of Corrections for Plateau State, Raphael Ibinuhi, explained the necessity of using force to quell the unrest.

"With tensions escalating, tear gas and gunfire were employed to restore order," Ibinuhi stated, noting minor injuries among staff from inmate-thrown stones but assuring no inmate harm.

The Jos Custodial Centre, housing over a thousand inmates, witnessed the fury firsthand, underscoring the wider economic discontent plaguing Nigeria.

As protests ripple across the nation demanding relief from economic hardships, President Bola Tinubu urges patience while condemning recent strikes by the Nigeria Labour Congress.

"Freedom notwithstanding, initiating a strike within nine months of an administration is unacceptable," Tinubu asserted during the inauguration of the Lagos Red Line Train.

Amidst cries for economic justice, the clash at Jos Correctional Centre underscores the urgency for solutions to alleviate the burden on Nigerians.

29/02/2024

**Ride the Rails to Tomorrow: Lagos Unveils Red Line for a Thriving Future**

Lagos celebrates a monumental leap with the unveiling of the Red Line, a 37 km rail network linking key bus terminals at Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja, and Iju. This ambitious project marks a pivotal moment in the city's evolution towards urban excellence. Join us as we embark on a journey towards a brighter, more connected future.