EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari received former Lagos State Governor and presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu in a formal meeting at his official residence in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday night.
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that according to recent report by sources, President Muhammadu Buhari has no hand in the plot by some stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to bring in former President Goodluck Jonathan into the party and lure him into the presidential race for the 2023.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tasked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari to be accountable to Nigerians following the myriad of problems in the country.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Governor of Rivers State and Presidential aspirant in the forthcoming 2023 General Elections, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday visited Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State and PDP delegates in the state to seek their support.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated journalists on their dedication to the tenets of the profession as they mark the Y2022 World Press Freedom Day, saying his administration will continue to encourage Press Freedom and provide an enabling environment for good journalism to flourish.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, blamed the rise in social vices involving children and teenagers in the country on poor parenting.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of two lovers, whose corpses were found inside a Sport Utility Vehicle in the Isolo area of the state.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a service provider with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has reportedly been hospitalised after being hit with a hammer by an unknown person.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly attacked Kautikari, a local ward in Chibok local government of Borno State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Tuesday condemned the recent killing of two soldiers by suspected members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying the secessionist group is not protecting the interest of the Igbo.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised workers making anti-tank missiles that are being shipped to Ukrainian fighters, saying the workers were “making it possible for the Ukrainian people to defend themselves.”
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The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged the international community to support humanitarian action in Borno State, currently recovering from insurgency.
Guterres made the call on Tuesday in Maiduguri while rounding off his visit to the state where he interacted with displaced persons, repentant Boko-Haram members, and government officials led by Governor Babagana Zulum.
“I want to congratulate the Governor for what I see today.
“I want to strongly appeal to the international community to understand Borno as a state of hope, to support humanitarian action in Borno, to recognise the enormous challenges that Borno faces with climate change and Boko Haram activities, and to invest in Borno of hope.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, is on a two-day visit to Borno State in Northern Nigeria.
During his visit on Tuesday, the UN chief met with the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum.
Pictures of the visit shared by the state government, were made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday.
Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 in Spain on Tuesday and advance to their third Champions League final in five years with a 5-2 aggregate victory.
Villarreal led 2-0 at half-time with goals by Boulaye Dia and Francis Coquelin levelling the tie on aggregate, but Fabinho, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane all scored in the second half for Liverpool before the hosts had Etienne Capoue sent off.
Liverpool, six-time European champions, will play either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final in Paris on May 28.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has urged the Federal Government to consider subsidies and import waivers for media materials and equipment to aid and support journalism practice in the country.
The Governor who also commended the courage and resilience of the Nigerian Press in the sustenance and promotion of the tenets of democracy despite operating in a harsh environment urged the media to remain steadfast.
In a goodwill message Tuesday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day, Governor Ortom said credit must be given to the Press for the enduring democracy and its resilience in the face of daunting challenges to continue to inform, educate and entertain the populace.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya on Tuesday 3 May 2022 performed the groundbreaking ceremony for establishment and construction of new Forward Operations Base (FOB) Isa, in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The ground breaking ceremony took place during the COAS’ operational tour of Operation Hadarin Daji in the North West, to evaluate ongoing anti banditary operations in the zone.
Speaking at the event, Gen Yahaya stated that the initiative to build the new FOB Isa in the eastern region of Sokoto state is premised on its strategic importance to the ongoing operations. He pointed out, that the FOB will facilitate the planning and execution of several operations.
Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni has warned citizens to desist from the habit of unleashing unprovoked attacks and harassment on the authority’s personnel, saying anyone caught will be prosecuted.
Odunmboni gave the warning on Tuesday, following recent attack on one of LAWMA staff by a miscreant while on duty.
The victim had since been rushed to hospital for intensive medical care.
Speaking on the incident, Odumboni, condemned the act and warned that the attack would not be condoned by the state government.
Mr Abdul Abiola, one of the sons of the late Chief MKO Abiola has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of his father.
The young Abiola said this via his Twitter handle @AbdulMKO on Tuesday.
He said that it was time for Nigerians to know the truth as to the circumstances that led to the death of his father, adding that the President should look into the archives.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, has ordered effective upgrade and relaunch of the Nigeria Police Crime and Incident Database (NPC & IDB) Centre for providing additional aid to police operatives in acquiring credible electronic criminal databases.
IGP said the development will further support investigations and strategic operational and tactical planning which would, in turn, facilitate easy identification of suspects, crime location, modus operandi, Global Positioning System (GPS) to geolocate crimes, amongst others.
The upgrade of the Nigeria Police Crime and Incident Database, which was commissioned by the President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2020, he said has become imperative in view of the sophistication of criminals, who now apply technology to perpetuate their nefarious activities.
The Niger State Joint Security team has allegedly neutralized no fewer than ten bandits and rescued fourteen persons at Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi local government area of the state.
The incident occurred on Monday at about 5 pm during the Sallah festivities in the area.
Confirming the incident, the state Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Bagna Umar in Minna said the terrorists and armed bandits on motorcycles attempted to attack Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi LGA to disrupt the Sallah celebration but were repelled by the security personnel in the State.
According to him,” on the receipt of this information, joint security tactical teams responded swiftly and mobilised to the area where the hoodlums were engaged around Uregi, Kiribo villages and as a result, about ten among bandits were neutralized, 14 kidnapped citizens rescued and seven motorcycles recovered with arms from them.
Prof. Tanimola Akande has urged federal and state governments to increase the number of environmental health inspectors to reduce the spread of Lassa fever.
The former President of Association of Public Health Physicians spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.
The expert said the incidence of Lassa fever in most states was worrisome and required concerted efforts.
Akande noted that inadequate health officials were not good for the country’s size.
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