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President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said law enforcement agencies have recovered over N3.7billion as well as various assets worth billions of Naira from contractors and former directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President disclosed this at the inauguration of NDDC Advisory Committee, comprising the 9 Governors of the Niger Delta Region and the Ministers of Niger Delta Affairs and Environment. Specifically, President Buhari said: ‘‘To date, the EFCC and other agencies of Government have recovered over N3.7billion in cash as well as various assets worth billions of Naira from some contractors and former Directors of the…

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the deposed Emir of Kano has been moved from Loko in Nasarawa state to an undisclosed location. He was moved to a house in Loko in the early hours of today (Tuesday) after being dethroned by the Kano State Executive Council on Monday. A live report monitored on TVC NEWS says a police helicopter conveyed him out of Loko to another location amidst tight security. Prompt News reports that following his dethronement, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been appointed as the new Emir of Kano by the state government.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it plans to organize a conference aimed at attracting local and international investors into Nigeria’s aviation industry. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, made this known on Tuesday in Lagos. Yakubu said in a statement that the conference would be a catalyst for investments and national economic development. According to her, it also aims at addressing the future of Nigerian airports. She said the event would equally acquaint the participants with investment opportunities in the Nigerian aviation industry. The general manager noted that the conference tagged: “National Aviation…

The Gombe State Sports Commission on Tuesday said it has intensified preparations for its athletes ahead of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin from March 22 to April 1. Hamza Soye, the commission’s Executive Chairman, told newsmen in Gombe that all arrangements for camping had been put in place to give the athletes good preparations. “The closed camping which will last for 10 days is to give the needed training and attention that the athletes deserve to win laurels at the upcoming NSF,’’ he stated. Soye added that Gombe State athletes were going to feature in 14 of…

Academic activities at the University of Ibadan on Tuesday were put on hold following the enforcement of the directive of the national body of the Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUU). The ASUU Chairman in the institution, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday said the university was part of the decision on the warning strike. “ASUU UI was part of the decision for the warning strike to take place, so we are in total support and in compliance with it. “You can now see that it is not only students…

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Enugu State on Tuesday said it had trained no fewer than 510 unemployed graduates on different skills. The NDE’s Coordinator in the state, Mrs. Chika Onah told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that the beneficiaries were trained to be proficient in fashion and design. Onah added that the beneficiaries would also be trained in aluminum fabrication, welding, barbing and hairdressing, automobile engineering and other skills. The coordinator, who said that the training was conducted simultaneously across the state, added that about 30 persons were selected from each of the 17 council…

By Harry Awurumibe. State House, Abuja Determined to reposition the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to meet the expectations of the people of Niger Delta Oil Producing States, President Muhammadu Buhari today (Tuesday) in Abuja inaugurated an Advisory Committee of the NDDC which includes the nine Governors of the Niger Delta Oil Producing States. The Committee also includes two federal ministers namely the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs (Senator Godswill) Akpabio and Minister of Environment (Sharon Ikeazor). Speaking to State House Correspondents at Presidential Villa, Abuja after the inauguration, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa who is the Governor…

An NGO, Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), says its goal for 2020 is to provide interventions to no fewer than one thousand indigent patients in the hospitals across Lagos State. Its Managing Director, Mr Paschal Achunine, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, saying the organization has won the BEST SUPPORTING NGO in the state. Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) is a non-profit that primarily provides funds for emergency treatment to indigent patients in public hospitals in the state. It advocates and provides funds for POST CRASH CARE. This is to enhance emergency treatment of…

Some Lagos State residents on Tuesday commended the government on its water channeling and carnal dredging project ahead of the predicted long rainfall and heavy flooding this year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos reports that the Nigeria Metrological Agency (NIMENT) had forecasted long rainfall and flooding in the country for 2020, while advising states to put up measures to mitigate its impact. The residents, who thronged the Ojo-Onireke carnal where one of the dredging tractors got stuck in the mud and was being rescued by another, expressed satisfaction on the quality of work done. Mr Basil Ukachukwu,…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has sealed up the offices of four lawmakers, comprising two sacked principal officers and two members who were suspended indefinitely through voice votes at plenary on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two lawmakers suspended on Monday were Mr Moshood Oshun (Mainland Constituency II) and Mr Raheem Adewale (Ibeju Lekki Constituency II). The two principal officers, also sacked same day, are Mr Rotimi Abiru, former Chief Whip, and Mr Olumuyiwa Jimoh, former Deputy Majority Leader. NAN correspondent, who monitored the situation on Tuesday reports that the two principal officers that…