Category: Leadership

IGP Makes U-Turn, Withdraws Invitation To Emir Sanusi

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. However, Egbetokun has directed the Kano State Command of the force to obtain Sanusi’s statement regarding the incident. The police chief issued the directive through the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The Emir had been summoned over an alleged murder during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano. READ ALSO: Saudi Arabia Bans Visas For 14 Countries Ahead Of Hajj: Why Is India On The List? Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown, Tariffs,…

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FULL LIST: 14 Countries Saudi Slammed Visa Ban On Ahead of Hajj . Why India Is On The List

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Why India Is On The List Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, effective until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage season. This decision, as per the reports, aims to address overcrowding and safety concerns during Hajj. The Saudi authorities have set April 13, 2025, as the last date for issuing Umrah visas, with no new visas of these types granted to nationals of the affected countries until after Hajj concludes.…

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NDLEA Arrests 2 Brothers At Lagos Airport With 5kg Cocaine in Suitcases

ADEOLA YUSUF

Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two brothers: John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja, Lagos with 5kilograms cocaine concealed in walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement. Babafemi stated that the two brothers were arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday 3rd April 2025 following proactive processing of credible intelligence.…

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Nigerian Govt Proposes Two-Year NYSC To Boost Youth Employment

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government has proposed the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years as part of efforts to deepen skills acquisition and boost youth employment. The proposed extension includes an expansion of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to better equip corps members with practical skills for job creation and national development. This development was revealed during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji…

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One Killed, Three Hospitalised As Military Granade Explodes In Lagos

ADEOLA YUSUF

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. It was gathered that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades in their possession. The device, however denoted in the process, killing one of them on the spot while three others sustained severe injuries. A resident, Akin Olawale, told our correspondent on Friday that the explosion…

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‘Their Names, Their Roles,’ NNPC Ltd Appoints Eight Senior Mgt Officers

ADEOLA YUSUF

Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communication Officer. The team which would be headed by the GCEO, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has Rowland Ewubare as Group Chief Operating Officer; Adedapo Segun as Group Chief Financial Officer; and Olalekan Ogunleye as Executive Vice President Gas, Power &…

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You’ll Meet Your Maker Soon – Military Tells Notorious Bandit Kingpin Turji

ADEOLA YUSUF

The military high command has said the days of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Bello Turji, are numbered. The military’s reaction came less than 24 hours Turji k!lled 12 farmers in Lugu town, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It specifically dismissed the claims that the military had downscaled operations against herdsmen, terrorists, cattle rustlers, among others, adding that it would remain focused in capturing Turji. Turji was said to be returning from a Sallah visit to a community in Isa, when he carried out the attack. READ ALSO: ‘Why…

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Wike Denies Collapse Rumour, Says He’ll Write Condolence Letters Of Detractors

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has denied the rumour that he recently collapsed due to ill-health. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC). Last week, some reports on social media claimed that the FCT minister collapsed in Abuja and was flown outside the country for treatment. Wike described the rumour as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points. READ ALSO: Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame Is New NAF…

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Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade

ADEOLA YUSUF

•25-year duty-free AGOA partnership in danger, Nigerian-American commerce chamber worries     •Nigeria’s crude revenue may plunge as US begins enforcement Wed, NACCIMA raises concerns The newly imposed 14 per cent tariff by US President Donald Trump on exports by Nigerian businesses presents a significant risk to the $10bn annual exports to the United States, potentially disrupting key sectors such as oil export and agricultural trade, experts and trade associations concerned about a potential global trade war stated on Thursday. The economic experts, in separate interviews with The PUNCH, noted…

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192 Bag First Class As LASU Holds 28th Convocation

ADEOLA YUSUF

Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has disclosed that a total of 192 students will graduate with first class during its 28th Convocation Ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session. She disclosed this in a press conference on Thursday to herald the 28th Convocation ceremony. The VC noted that 8,711 students will be graduating with first degree programmes from the university with 192 first class honours and 17 with unclassified (MBSS/BDS) Degrees, 3076 to graduate with second class upper division, 4397 with second class lower division, 990…

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