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The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar on Tuesday in Abuja warned staff that disclosing confidential information without authorisation will attract penalties under the public service rules. The Permanent Secretary stated this at the administration of Oath of Secrecy and Declaration of Secrecy to 42 staff of the State House, administered by Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court. The Permanent Secretary explained that the oaths were administered to staff members who handle classified documents. ‘‘We discovered that due to deployment of officers and retirement a number of our staff need to be placed under the radar so that they will…

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it stopped the sales of forex to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, stressing that, the parallel market has become a conduit for money laundering, illicit forex flows and graft. The governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele said the apex bank will also no longer process applications for new BDC licences in the country. Emefiele explained that henceforth the sale of foreign exchange by the CBN will go directly to commercial banks. In a televised broadcast on Tuesday he said, “We are concerned that BDCs have allowed themselves to be used for graft.” Emefiele…

The abductors of the first class Kaduna monarch that was kidnapped on Sunday afternoon have demanded a N100 million ransom to secure his release. The 83-year-old traditional ruler, Gyet Maude of Jaba local government area, was ambushed by the bandits in his farm around 2pm on Sunday. Accorrding to reports, the royal father was with his security aides when the abduction occurred. Bandits kidnap another first class monarch in Kaduna According to a source who spoke in anonymity to Daily Post, the bandits had contacted the family of the moarch to demand for N100 million ransom. The Kaduna state police…

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi kanu has dragged the Federal Government of Nigeria and Kenya before an international human rights commission. He petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights to put pressure on the Nigerian government to restore his freedom. The pro-Biafra agitator is still in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). There was uncertainty yesterday as to how he is faring in detention as the DSS could not present him in court during his trial. Justice Binta Nyako cautioned the government security agency to tread carefully and obey her…

FG tackling inflation & other causes of food insecurity National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy also addresses hunger & malnutrition Forthcoming UN Food Summit, ongoing dialogues crucial – VP Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says transforming Africa’s food system is an obvious task requiring the active mobilization and prioritization of both public and private investments. This explains the resolve of the Federal Government in complementing existing development plans, sectoral strategies, and prioritizing investments in specific innovations and technologies to transform food systems in the country. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in his remarks delivered virtually at the preparatory meeting of the…

Boko Haram terrorists have released the pictures and identity cards of the two soldiers and Yobe Liaison officers abducted on Saturday in the Northeast of Nigeria. As proof of their abduction, the notorious Boko Haram terrorists also released the identity cards of the abductees. According to the details on their ID cards, the persons abducted are Mai Lalle, Mustapha, and Lance Corporal Oyediran Adedotun of the Nigeria Army. The ID card of the fourth abductee, Bello Abubakar, of the Nigerian Army was not displayed by the terrorists. Abubakar’s ID card was earlier found in the vehicle where the soldiers were…

Arguably, the pandemic erased doubts that TV culture is dying. If anything, it showed that TV is not going anywhere. Its mode of transmission may evolve but people will always rely on TV content to educate and entertain them. Thus, making the market a competitive one as networks, studios battle to dominate the market. No doubt, content is everywhere but not everyone has access to premium content at affordable rates, particularly in Nigeria where economic hardships are taking a toll on citizens. Enter MultiChoice Nigeria, the leading media and Entertainment Company in Nigeria. Since its services became available to Nigerians…

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the reported approval by the Department of State Services (DSS) of a list of 10 media houses whose reporters would be allowed to cover the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, scheduled to take place today at a Federal High Court in Abuja, describing it as an abuse of power and an affront to media freedom. The DSS is reported to have released a list of accredited media organizations comprising The Nation newspaper, Daily Independent newspaper, The Herald newspaper, ThisDay newspaper, the Nigerian Television Authority…

Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho is facing new charges in Benin Republic. The charges include, illegal migration, dubious connivance with immigration officers and attempt to cause civil unrest. The latest development was confirmed by Igboho’s lawyer, Ibrahim Salami, who said they were expecting extradition charges. Sunday Igboho was arrested at Cardinal Bernadin International Airport in Cotonou while attempting to flee with his wife to Germany after a raid on his home by the Department of state services (DSS) on July 1. Igboho’s lawyer was confident that he would be released on Monday as the Federal government of Nigeria was yet to…

The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial district, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has accused some traditional rulers in the South West of conniving with Fulani herdsmen to wreak havoc in the region. The senator made this known in a meeting with Journalists on Monday in Abuja. Fadahunsi decried the involvement of Yoruba monarchs in the terrible crisis that has plagued the South West for so long. Reacting to eviction notice to Fulani herders by some South West governors, the lawmaker stated that it’s foreign Fulanis that are behind kidnapping, but were aided by some Obas who eventually employ them as marabouts. He…