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Jan

26

2024

Garba Shehu Urges Nigerians to Moderate Expectations of Political Leaders

Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Politics

Garba Shehu, a former presidential assistant, counselled Nigerians to temper their expectations for political leaders' performance, particularly that of President Bola Tinubu. Shehu brought up President Muhammadu Buhari's "crisis of expectations" while speaking at the 21st Daily Trust Annual Dialogue in Abuja. Shehu emphasised that it is unreasonable to expect politicians to satiate every request and he asked Nigerians to reconsider their expectations. He cited the significant reduction in journey time for travellers from three days to six hours for the Eastern Region as evidence of the transformative impact on infrastructure, drawing on the Buhari era. The former media aide…

Jan

26

2024

By David Okoye

Abuja Explosion Caused by Overheated Waste Bin, Two Injured

NewsNigeria

An explosion occurred in Maitama, Abuja, causing injuries to two refuse evacuators. The FCT Police Command clarified that the blast, initially thought to be a bomb-related incident, was the result of an overheated metal refuse bin. The incident took place near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises on January 24, 2024, around 11:45 am. Upon receiving reports, a rapid response team and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were dispatched to assess the situation. Preliminary findings suggest that the explosion was triggered by an overheated metal refuse container reacting to intense heat. The blast caused injuries to…

Jan

26

2024

By David Okoye

Ex-Anglican Archbishop Urges Gratitude to Avert Further Suffering

Metro, News, OpinionBiafra, Freedom, Metro, Opinion

Amos Madu, the former Anglican Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, has issued a warning against inciting conflict in Nigeria, noting that individuals who do so are unaware of the terrible fallout from the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War. Speaking in Enugu, Madu emphasised the horrific and genocidal circumstances that existed throughout the fight and urged people not to romanticise war. Madu highlighted the necessity for elders to teach and mentor the younger generation in order to stop a recurrence of the civil war and voiced concern that some people are unaware of its terrible reality. He emphasised the extreme hardships…

Jan

26

2024

By David Okoye

Grassroots Group Commends Tinubu’s Swift Response to Insecurity

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President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the advocacy group Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance for his timely and proactive approach to tackling Nigeria's security concerns. In an interview in Akure, the group's convener, Adeola Iwakun, expressed appreciation and emphasised Tinubu's dedication to national development. Iwakun outlined Tinubu's programmes, praising in particular his commitment to the welfare of Nigerians and his battle against corruption. The organisation praised the president for his prompt action in addressing recent security concerns, noting as a positive development his capacity to arrange security talks with leaders of several agencies. In addition to security measures, Iwakun…

Jan

26

2024

By David Okoye

Herdsman Remanded for Murder in Benue: Farm Dispute Turns Fatal

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A 20-year-old herdsman named Isah Ardoo was recently charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, mischief, open grazing, and culpable homicide. He was placed under remand in Makurdi Prison custody. This is a recent incident in Benue. The remand order was issued by the Makurdi Chief Magistrates' Court after Ardoo, who lives in Abinsi, Guma LGA, declined to enter a plea because of jurisdictional concerns. Manasseh Dimur reported the case at the Makurdi 'C' Division Police Station on December 24, 2023, bringing it to light. On that day, Dimur said, five cow-raisers broke into his one-hectare rice farm in Yse-Ade Village, Mbayongu…