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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched a new emergency reporting and response application, VIGISCOPE, designed to enhance security in schools across Nigeria. The app, which aims to provide a swift and coordinated response in times of crisis, was introduced at the conclusion of a two-day seminar held from November 26 to 27, 2024, marking the inauguration of the Safe School Protection Squad. In a statement on Thursday, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, explained that VIGISCOPE is an advanced alert system connected to a central base in Abuja. The app allows school authorities such…

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has strongly condemned Governor Monday Okpebholo and his Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adam Oshiomhole, for their recent criticisms of the newly inaugurated Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City. The hospital, named after former First Lady Stella Obasanjo, was inaugurated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on November 6, 2024, at the close of Godwin Obaseki’s administration. The hospital, which underwent a major rebuild and expansion during Obaseki’s tenure, boasts a 270-bed capacity and is situated on Country Home Road, Off Sapele Road in Benin City. However, shortly after assuming office, Dr.…

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of commercial banks to propose solutions to the growing concerns surrounding the lack of documentation of Point of Sale (POS) users across the country. The resolution came after the adoption of a motion by John Okafor, the representative for Ehime/Mbano/Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency in Imo State, during the plenary session of Wednesday, November 27. Okafor highlighted the mounting issues associated with the undocumented identities of POS users, which he argued have contributed to an…

International disc jockey and social media sensation Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, has publicly outlined her ideal partner specifications, sending ripples through her vast online following. The daughter of Nigerian business magnate Femi Otedola detailed her preferred romantic profile, sparking considerable online speculation and discussion. “I’m looking for a man in finance, 6 foot, brown eyes,” the globally recognized DJ declared in her succinct, yet revealing message. The statement, posted on X has garnered thousands of likes and retweets, underscoring Cuppy’s significant digital influence and the public’s enduring fascination with her personal life. Cuppy’s declaration comes on the…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described his side’s 3-3 draw in the Champions League against Feyenoord on Tuesday as feeling like another defeat, after his team squandered a commanding 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes. The result ended City’s five-game losing streak, but it did little to lift the mood ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool on Sunday. For Guardiola, the collapse against Feyenoord marked an alarming continuation of defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued his team in recent weeks. Despite a dominant performance for much of the match, including two goals from Erling Haaland…

The immediate former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has made a significant appearance at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja to face charges related to an alleged N110 billion fraud. This marks his first public appearance in court following a lengthy period of legal proceedings. Bello, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April 2024, reported to the anti-graft agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, November 26. During his visit, he was interrogated by EFCC officials before being taken to court the following morning for the hearing. The charges against Bello…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two commissioners from his cabinet following allegations of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 26, by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Chikadibia-Okpor, the governor announced the indefinite suspension of Engineer Francis Ori, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and a three-month suspension for Dr. Moses Ekuma, Commissioner for Health and Social Development. The statement also revealed that several other officials in the Ministry of Health would be placed on a three-month suspension, including the permanent secretary of the ministry, as well as…

Governments of African countries have expressed dissatisfaction with the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) of $300 billion a year by 2035 climate finance deal proposed by world leaders at the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP29). On Sunday, November 24, at the closing plenary of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, world leaders reached a consensus on the “Baku Finance Goal,” which aims to provide $300 billion annually to support climate adaptation and mitigation efforts by 2035. The negotiations were extended by 33 hours, and COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev announced that the deal, despite challenges, represented the best possible outcome given the…

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its recently released unemployment data, which showed a decline in the national unemployment rate to 4.3% in Q2 2024. The NLC dismissed the report as “fiction,” accusing the NBS of presenting a misleading narrative that contradicted the harsh economic realities faced by Nigerians. Chris Onyeka, the NLC’s National Assistant General Secretary, described the figures as “a fabrication” intended to mislead the public. He argued that the country’s unemployment situation is worsening, citing closures of factories, increasing inventory, and reduced consumer spending. Onyeka further questioned the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has requested an additional N1.19 trillion subsidy refund for July 2024, citing exchange rate differentials on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importation and joint venture taxes. This request has sparked concerns from state governments, who have raised questions about the NNPCL’s accounting practices and the transparency of its financial claims. According to a report from The PUNCH, the findings are based on the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Postmortem Sub-Committee report for September 2024. The report reveals that exchange rate differentials for PMS imports stood at N4.56 trillion in June 2024, due to under-recovery…