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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 …

Lagos Raises Awareness On Charcoal Anthrax Disease

December 15, 2019 6:57 am
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has urged livestock owners, farmers, butchers, livestock sellers and veterinarians in the state to be at alert to any sign of Charcoal Anthrax in their livestock.Lawal who disclosed this when he met members of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association, on the reported outbreak of Charcoal Anthrax in sheep and cattle in the Republic of Niger further urged them to report any unexplained sudden deaths in livestock to the Ministry of Agriculture.

According to him, the reports would help the state government carry out a quick and appropriate investigation with a

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Police, Edo Govt Causing Mayhem – Oshiomhole Raises Alarm

December 14, 2019 5:51 am

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Nigeria police of aiding thugs to cause chaos in the state, saying, he was ashamed of what happened between Thursday and Friday.

He accused the Edo State Government of sponsoring thugs to cause trouble by blocking major roads and burning tyres, adding that the plan was to apportion the blame on him should any casualty occur.

Oshiomhole who addressed newsmen at his house shortly after the rally at Ize-Iyamu’s house noted that knowing well the ulterior motives of the state government, he decided not to …

Saudi Aramco Raises $25.6bn In Largest-Ever IPO

December 5, 2019 3:18 pm

Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco launched its initial stock offering on Thursday, pricing at the high end of the target range and raising $25.6 billion, two sources told AFP.

That sum raised by the oil giant surpasses the $25 billion raised by the Chinese online trading group Alibaba when it debuted on Wall Street in 2014.

The market launch also puts the Saudi oil behemoth’s value at $1.7 trillion, far ahead of other corporate giants in the trillion-dollar club: Apple ($1.2 trillion), Microsoft and Alibaba ($1.1 trillion).

However, it fell short of the $2 trillion mark the kingdom’s de …

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 …

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 …

Obiano Raises Alarm Over Evil Spirits In Govt House

Obiano Raises Alarm Over Evil Spirits In Govt House

November 3, 2019 11:26 am

Anambra State  Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, yesterday raised the alarm that there were evil spirits in the Government House.

Consequently, he has urged the church to pray so that the evil spirits would leave the State House.

The governor made the confession through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwubelu at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka during the Province of the Niger, Anglican Prayer Rally of Anambra State (APRAS) 2019 with the theme “The Righteous shall Flourish like Palm Tree.”

The governor, whose confession came as a reaction to the ministration of the Bishop of Ogbaru, Rt. …

Quebec Raises Legal Consumption Age For Cannabis To 21

Quebec Raises Legal Consumption Age For Cannabis To 21

October 30, 2019 2:40 pm

The day cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018, the line outside of Quebec’s government-run pot shop in downtown Montreal ran hundreds deep down multiple city blocks.

At least some of those enthusiasts will be gravely disappointed after a new law passed by the provincial government has raised the legal consumption age from 18 to 21. The change, announced this week, is intended to “protect” teenagers and their developing brains, according to the junior health minister, Lionel Carmant.

The new law, which comes into effect on 1 January, also prohibits the consumption of cannabis on public roads, in bus shelters, …

Fair Trade USA raises cocoa price minimums

Fair Trade USA raises cocoa price minimums

June 12, 2019 1:34 am

Fair Trade USA will increase the floor price and fixed premium it requires companies to pay cocoa farmers under its certification system, the organization said on Tuesday.

The increase is designed to improve livelihoods in a sector that has long grappled with farmer poverty, child labor and deforestation

The nonprofit will increase its minimum price for conventional cocoa to $2,400 per tonne from $2,000. For organic cocoa, the price will be $300 over this minimum or the market price, whichever is higher at the time. The premium, which is used to fund community projects, will increase to $240 per tonne …

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