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May

16

2023

US slams visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy

News, Politics2023, America, Joe Biden, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

By Adesina Wahab For intimidating voters through threats and physical violence, manipulation of election results, and any other activities that run contrary to democratic tenets during the recent general elections, some Nigerians have been slammed with visa restrictions by the United States of America, USA’ government. This was made known on Monday by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in a statement posted on the website of the US government. “Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. “The United…

May

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osun: FG shut down 75 filling stations over infractions

Business, Economy, MetroBusiness, Economy, Metro, Nigeria

The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has shut down over 75 filling stations in Osun State. On Wednesday, Mr. Kunle Adeyemo, NMDPRA state Coordinator, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the agency’s activities in April. According to him, the filling stations were shut down due to non-compliance with the agency’s regulatory standard, including operating without a valid license. He said the agency, in the period under review, beamed searchlights on over 301 across the state and discovered many had committed several infractions. He urged that stakeholders in the industry must operate within the ambit of regulation to avoid…

May

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

75,436 inmates in prisons, 52,446 awaiting trial – Nigerian Correctional Service

NewsCrime, Freedom, Kuje prison, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that thousands of inmates in prisons across the country are without trial. Assistant Controller-General, Gimba Dumbulwa made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja at a conference on decongestion and corrections administration. The official noted that as of May 9, 75,436 inmates are in correctional centres, while 52,446 are awaiting trial inmates. The ACG said over 70 percent of them have overstayed in custody due to lateness in sentencing and keeping them for more than normal time. “Over 5000 inmates have stayed more than five years, and over 10,000 inmates have stayed more than…

May

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under the Buhari govt

Business, Economy, MetroBusiness, Economy, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria

With Nigeria’s total debt stock racing to over N80 trillion, there is a heightened concern in the country. Stakeholders are of the view that Nigeria’s economy is in an emergency situation and on the verge of collapse if nothing is done. Although the Debt Management Office has consistently dismissed fears surrounding Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, economic analysts have never kept mum, signaling the alarm bill. DMO, in its Fourth Quarter report of 2022, said Nigeria’s total debt hovers around N46.25 trillion. Specifically, the total domestic debt stock was N27.55 trillion, while external debt stock was N18.70 trillion (USD 41.69 billion)…

May

01

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Gunmen kidnap two Catholic priests in Delta

NewsBandits, Crime, Delta State, Gunmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Tension has gripped the Catholic community in Delta State as two priests, Reverend Father Chochos Kunav and Rev Father Raphael Ogigba, have been abducted in Agbaro Otor Area, near Warri, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the two clerics were forcefully taken away by yet-to-be-identified gunmen along the Agbaro Otor Road on Saturday night, while on their way to Ughelli. A statement issued by Rev Father Okereke Kizito and made available to journalists in Warri on Monday explained that Father Chochos who works in Ibadan was on a visit to his colleague of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Rev Father…