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Staff Raise Alarm As Provost Escapes With ₦19m Official Car

January 23, 2020 10:32 am
There is tension at the Federal College of Cooperative, Ibadan, over the alleged refusal of the immediate past Provost of the college, Mr Felix Ikechukwu Okafor, to hand over a ₦19m official car to in his possession to the institution.

THISDAY gathered from staff of the college that some of them are worried over the refusal of Mr Okafor to had over the keys of the car to the institution four months after his retirement.

It was learnt that Okafor’s original retirement date was September 20, 2019 but instead of him to hand over to the officer next to him,

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Adamawa Gov Raises The Alarm Over Renewed B’Haram Attacks

January 23, 2020 10:31 am

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has pledged to revamp the security apparatus in the state in order to contain Boko Haram’s renewed barbaric onslaught on Adamawa communities.

Fintiri made this pledge yesterday at a rally that was organised by the state government at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola, to celebrate the governor’s electoral victory at the Supreme Court.

He lamented that the insurgents beheaded the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Michika Local Government Council, Rev. Lawal Andimi, despite every effort made to save the clergy’s life.

The governor, who was received by a tumultuous crowd at the Yola …

Archbishop Of Lagos Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram

January 1, 2020 1:24 pm

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Rev. Alfred Martins, on Wednesday lamented that jihadist groups, Boko Haram, ISWAP and other terror gangs were holding Nigeria to ransom.

He appealed to the Federal Government to intensify its counter-offensive to crush the groups and restore normalcy to end fear among citizens.

NAN reports that Martins spoke at the celebration of the 53rd World Day of Peace at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos.

According to him, Nigeria’s security needs to be taken more seriously to crush Boko Haram, ISWAP, kidnappers and rogue herdsmen, who have made life unbearable for Nigerians.

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FG Raises The Alarm Over Chemical, Nuclear Attacks

December 22, 2019 4:10 am

In what appears to be a fresh twist to the attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group in the North -East, the Federal Government has raised the alarm that the sect’ s alliance with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria increases the possibility of it ( Boko Haram ) deploying chemical, biological , radiological , nuclear and explosive attacks in the future.

The Federal Government noted that the proliferation of the CBRNE weapons , their means of delivery , the spreading of technological skills required for their production and the possibility of their use constitute a threat to national …

DSS Raises Alarm On Plot To Destabilise Nigeria During Xmas

December 3, 2019 12:14 pm

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it has uncovered syndicated plots by certain elements to destabilise the country with protests at major Nigeria cities during the yuletide.

The service, in the statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, however warned parents, school authorities to prevail on their wards and students from identifying with the troublemakers.

It further expressed the readiness of the service and other sister agencies to deal, decisively with those determined to foment trouble, assuring Nigerians a peaceful celebration of the yuletide.

According to the statement; “DSS has uncovered syndicated plots by some …

No Cause For Alarm In VAT hike – Tayo Bello

December 1, 2019 5:27 am

Despite widespread opposition that trailed the Federal Government’s proposed increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) and its eventual approval by the National Assembly, an expert in Monetary and Development Economics, Dr Tayo Bello, says there should be no cause for alarm over the decision.

Acording to him, the action would not likely have significant negative effect on Nigerians.

In this interview, Bello, who is a lecturer in the Department of Private and Property Law, Babcock University, also enumerated some benefits accruable from the decision and speaks on other major economic issues.

The Senate last week approved the proposed increment

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CDHR Raise Alarm, Says There’s An Attempt To Silence Falana

November 24, 2019 10:46 am

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has declared that there is an attempt to silence the voice of Femi Falana, human rights lawyer.

On Wednesday, a group, Save Nigeria Movement, had asked Falana to stop intimidating security agencies.
During its rally in Abuja, the group displayed banners with inscriptions such as “Falana stop blackmailing Nigerian military” and “Falana enough is enough”.

But in a statement on Sunday, Osagie Obayuwana, CDHR national president, condemned the protest against the lawyer.
He said the action of the protesters showed that they were sponsored in an attempt to silence Falana.

He …

Aiteo Raises The Alarm Over Alleged Attacks On Nembe Creek

November 18, 2019 2:15 pm

Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Development Limited has raised the alarm, alerting stakeholders of alleged sustained attacks on its Nember Creek Trunk Line (NCTL).

Aiteo in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, Ndiana Mathew, regretted that despite significant investment in security, technology and civic engagements, the destructive pattern of pipeline vandalism still persisted.

According to the statement, ‘’these attacks are persistent; sophisticated; appear timed to inflict debilitating and disruptive effect, all indisputably calculated to decimate Aiteo’s production output in the short if not medium term. And, regrettably, these vicious and malicious exertions by individuals and faceless entities are having that …

APC Raises Alarm Over Printing Of Ballot Papers

November 11, 2019 8:29 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign organisation, has raised the alarm over alleged printing of ballot papers and other sensitive materials by the Bayelsa State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Government House.

The party alleged that preliminary investigations showed that the process of printing of the said electoral materials has reached an advanced stage within Government House.

The APC in a statement signed by Ebimobowei Tamarapriye on behalf of the  Security Committee of the Governorship Campaign Council, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police and all other security agencies, to investigate and impound …

Alarm Over Violence, Trading Of PVCs In Kogi, Bayelsa

November 11, 2019 6:20 am
Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa through its Watching the Vote (WTV) has raised the alarm over ominous signs that may derail the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states.

In its second pre-election observation report, YIAGA Africa stated in its summary findings through its WTV that there have been verbal attacks over issues pertaining to the electoral process and physical confrontation between supporters of political parties in Ankpa and Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Areas in Kogi and Nembe, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa, Brass and Sagbama Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.

The summary findings signed by its Executive …

Alarm Raised Over Herdsmen Invasion Of Farmlands In Imo

Alarm Raised Over Herdsmen Invasion Of Farmlands In Imo

November 8, 2019 11:52 am

Transition Committee Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Canice Mbah has raised the alarm over alleged incessant invasion of their farmland by the Fulani herdsmen in the state.

According to the chairman who addressed members of the state correspondents chapel in Owerri yesterday alleged that productivity of their farms has been reduced by the action of the cows who feed on their crops.

He also alleged that women in the area have refused going to their farms for fear of being raped by the herdsmen.

“Our women no longer go to their farm because of fear …

Accidental Hijack Alarm Triggers Amsterdam Airport Chaos

Accidental Hijack Alarm Triggers Amsterdam Airport Chaos

November 7, 2019 9:47 am

A pilot accidentally set off a hijack alarm on a plane at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on Wednesday, triggering a huge security operation by Dutch police.Spanish airline Air Europa “deeply” apologised for the incident onboard its flight from the Dutch capital to Madrid, which saw emergency vehicles swarm around the plane.

“False alarm. In the flight Amsterdam-Madrid this afternoon was activated, by mistake, a warning that triggers protocols on hijackings at the airport,” the airline tweeted.

“Nothing has happened, all passengers are safe and sound waiting to fly soon. We deeply

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