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Shehu Sani Urges Collective Action Over Kajuru Kidnapping, Backs Kaduna Govt’s Security Efforts Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called for unity and collective responsibility in addressing the recent kidnapping incident in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging Nigerians to avoid politicising the tragedy. Reacting to the incident, Sani expressed confidence in the capacity of the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted victims, describing the rescue of the captives as an urgent priority. “I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and the security agencies will work diligently to secure the release of the captives,” the former lawmaker said. While condemning the attack, Sani acknowledged the security efforts of Governor Uba Sani, noting that significant progress has been made in tackling insecurity across the state over the past two years. “Despite this tragic incident, Governor Uba S...

Ministry Of Power,  Energy Commission Of Nigeria Collaborate To Transform Energy Sector. As part of dedicated efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda,  the Federal Government and Energy Commission of Nigeria have strengthened their collaboration in transforming Nigeria's Energy Sector. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), led by DG/CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, in a meeting with  the  Minister of power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu discussed on strengthening collaboration and align with national energy priorities. Discussions were focused on enhancing cooperation on renewable energy priorities and integrating ECN's research outputs into national power infrastructure through joint implementation and shared resources. Chief Adelabu reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to sustained partnerships, especially in hydroelectric power generation and other strategic energy initiatives critical to ...

Two Suspects Arraigned in Adamawa for Impersonating Prominent Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki in Multi-Million Naira Fraud Scheme ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎In a bold crackdown on rising cases of identity theft and cyber-enabled fraud, two men were today arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola for allegedly impersonating Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki, a well-known public figure and philanthropist to defraud unsuspecting victims. ‎ ‎The suspects, Blessed Johnson (first defendant) and Emmanuel Ezekiel (second defendant), faced charges including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence.  ‎ ‎The complainant, Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki himself, lodged the complaint with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola on Monday, detailing how the duo allegedly used his name, title, and reputation to deceive and extract funds from their victims. ‎ ‎According to police sources, the defendants reportedly posed as associates or representatives of...

ECN Management/ Staffs Congratulate  Dr Mustapha Abdullahi On His Birthday. Thanks President Tinubu For Making The Right Choice  The Management and Staff of Energy Commission of Nigeria has congratulated their Director General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on the occasion of his birthday. The staffs in their birthday message applauded the leadership style of Dr. Mustapha describing him as a good manager of men and resources. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi was also described as a man with an amiable personality and God -fearing disposition. According to the staffs. "Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi has displayed an enviable leadership quality in the development of the sector through his  significant contributions to the Commission including the energy sector that has witnessed sustainable growth in energy solutions that has also fostered appreciable levels.  “His unwavering dedication to duty, improvements to staff welfare have remained a rallying point that has continued to" encou...

Atiku Haske Organisation Dissociates Self from Defection of Atiku’s Son to APC — Reaffirms Loyalty to Former Vice President The Atiku Haske Organisation of Nigeria has dissociated itself from the recent defection of a son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a purely personal decision that does not reflect the position of the organisation or its members nationwide. The Coordinator of the organisation, Aminu Sani Bello, made this known in a statement issued on Friday stressing that the group remains firmly aligned with Atiku Abubakar and his political ideals. According to Bello, the decision by Atiku’s son to join the APC should not be misconstrued as a shift in loyalty by supporters of the former Vice President or organisations associated with his political project. “We wish to state clearly and in strong terms that the Atiku Haske Organisation dissociates itself from the recent defection of Atiku Abub...

Yari Foundation to Organise Summits in Lagos, Enugu, Port Harcourt The Yari Foundation has concluded arrangements to organise a series of high-level summits in Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt as part of efforts to promote peace, national development and inclusive dialogue across Nigeria. According to the Foundation, the summits, scheduled to hold between January 19 and 23, will bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, academia and the media to deliberate on critical national issues. Areas of focus include economic growth, education, leadership, peacebuilding and social development. A statement issued by the Foundation explained that the choice of Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt was deliberate, noting that the cities are major commercial, cultural and industrial hubs in the South-West, South-East and South-South geopolitical zones respectively. It said hosting the summits across the regions would ensure broad participation while under...