October 2021

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has warned citizens of the State against allowing religion to be a trigger for violent conflict.

This is as he lamented that religion has been weaponised to the point that it has become a device used to question the right of some people to exist and practice their faith.

El-Rufai, however, pointed out that the state’s Religious Preaching Edict of 1984, which his administration reviewed in 2016, will help stamp out the poison from the negative practice of religion.

The Governor said this at the inauguration of the Kaduna State Interfaith Preaching Regulatory Council, held …

This announcement was made public by Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba made in a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York on Saturday.

Mba urged candidates to check their recruitment status on the portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng.

The website will be opened from Monday, 18th October to Tuesday, 26th October 2021.

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Candidates who qualify for the next stage must print out their slip and present …

The UK told her citizens to monitor local media and avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings.

The United Kingdom has warned its citizens to avoid large gatherings ahead of the #EndSARS anniversary, and trial of Nnamdi Kanu.

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In a statement published on its website on Friday, the UK predicted heightened security presence in Lagos and Abuja, following a planned protest in both locations.

‘In parallel, the high profile trial date of a separatist leader is also scheduled for 21 October in Abuja.’
‘There may be additional protests and a heightened security presence in …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the suit seeking the forfeiture of the ₦20 billion bailout fund granted to the Kogi State Government by a new generation bank.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the funds which were meant for the payment of Kogi State workers was alleged to have been instead domiciled in an interest-yielding account with the bank.

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted the order of withdrawal sequel to a notice of discontinuance filed and argued by the counsel to EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN).

Pinheiro, in one of the six grounds listed upon …

There was panic yesterday evening as loud explosions were heard intermittently rocking Ebrutu Army barracks in Calabar, Cross River State capital.

It was immediately unclear what is caused the explosion, however, the army has now come out to state that the explosions were mere routine operations. In the meantime, roofs of buildings in adjoining settlements close to the barracks are being shattered and window panes in some buildings pulled down.

A source in the area, Ekong James, told reporters that the roofs of buildings in the estate he resides in were affected.

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 19 as a public holiday.

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola said the public holiday is to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlud, which is the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore on Friday, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerian Muslim faithful, both at home and in the diaspora, on the occasion of
Eid-ul-Mawlud.

He called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance which were the virtues of the Holy Prophet, as doing so …