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LINATV NEWS: INSECURITY WILL SOON FIZZLE OUT- SAYS AIR FORCE COMMANDER

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LINATV NEWS: INSECURITY WILL SOON FIZZLE OUT- SAYS AIR FORCE COMMANDER

Nigerian Air Force has assured Nigerians especially communities in Niger state affected by activities of the insurgents that it will soon be a thing of the past.

The Commander 013 Quick Response Force, Niger State, Air Commodore Solomon Lazarus made the disclosure when he played host to management of LinaTV who were on familiarization visit to the Force in Minna.

According to him “the security agencies are doing their best and soonest the issue of in security will eventually fizzle out.

He further call on the people to report any suspicious persons to the right authorities.

Earlier, the CEO/MD Eliza Media Limited, Celine Moses Alkali assured the Commander of better working relationship in the area of information dissemination.

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LINATV NEWS INEC Chairman Disregard Bayelsa REC, Guber Election Results Will Be Transmitted Electronically, Yakubu Insists

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LINATV NEWS INEC Chairman Disregard Bayelsa REC, Guber Election Results Will Be Transmitted Electronically, Yakubu Insists

As electorates in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States gear up for governorship elections, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu has said the results of the November 11 governorship elections in the three states would be transmitted electronically.

Prof. Yakubu made the clarification over the weekend during his visit to Lokoja, Kogi State capital where he monitored Saturday’s mock election and also assessed the commission’s level of preparedness ahead of the election.

It should be recalled that the Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ofiong Efanga, had recently said the commission would adopt manual mode of transmission of the governorship election results.

According to him “the governorship election in the three states would be conducted in line with the Electoral Act.

“The method is as provided by law – electronic accreditation, electronic upload of results on the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal, and that is why we are doing this mock.

“So, please, disregard whatever was reported about what the REC was said to have said in Bayelsa and that is going to be the procedure. And it is for that reason that I will advise you also for those who have registered on the IReV portal, in the next two hours or so, they should go to the IReV portal, they see the result of the mock from all the three states; we are uploading, as we have done in previous elections.”

Yakubu further advised the Electoral Officers (EOs) in the States to follow the standard template for logistics deployment at Registration Area Centres (RACs), as well as work with security agencies, for the election to commence in Polling Units (PUs) at 8.30 a.m.

Accordingly, he said “on election day, as you move to the super RACs or the RAC centres, you will then move to the polling units.”

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LINATV NEWS ENTERTAINMENT: SINGER, AGAIN, KIZZ DANIEL REPORTEDLY ARRESTED IN IVORY COAST

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LINATV NEWS ENTERTAINMENT: SINGER, AGAIN, KIZZ DANIEL REPORTEDLY ARRESTED IN IVORY COAST

Popular Nigerian music superstar, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, also known as Kizz Daniel has been allegedly arrested in Ivory Coast.

Lina TV learnt that the singer was arrested over his refusal to perform on stage after collecting the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand US dollars ($150, 000).

The singer is currently in detention after he refused to come on stage to perform and stayed put backstage on Thursday October 12, 2023.

It should be recalled that in 2022, the RFID star was also arrested in Tanzania for failing to perform after receiving payment.

As at the time of filing this report, his record label is yet to issue a statement.

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LINATV NEWS ENTERTAINMENT: DAVIDO AND CHIOMA LEAVES ATLANTA HOSPITAL WITH TWINS IN ADELEKE SENIOR’S BENTLEY

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LINATV NEWS ENTERTAINMENT: DAVIDO AND CHIOMA LEAVES ATLANTA HOSPITAL WITH TWINS IN ADELEKE SENIOR’S BENTLEY

To put an end to doubts about stale photographs of his wife, Nigeria’s pop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has left the hospital with his wife, Chioma, and their twins.

It should be recalled that, Davido had set doubts in the minds of some when he said they were reposting old photographs.

Lina TV gathered in a trending video on Friday that Davido and Chioma now have a set of twins.

In the video, obviously shot by Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, Chioma was seen being wheeled in a wheelchair out of the hospital clutching the twins while Davido was by the side urging her on.

The video was shot at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, United States of America with the voice of the senior Adeleke, a highly successful businessman and CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited, was then heard saying: “We are getting out of Northside Hospital.

“This is our mummy, and this is our daddy. Grandpa is the photographer. Hello Atlanta, hello world, we are having our first car ride in grandpa’s car, our first ride is a Bentley. Hello, hello. Oya come on in.”

The twins were then taken into the back of the car that already had car seats for babies.

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LINATV NEWS PRESIDENT TINUBU PULLS FCTA OUT OF TSA… EMPOWERS WIKE TO GENERATE IGR

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LINATV NEWS PRESIDENT TINUBU PULLS FCTA OUT OF TSA… EMPOWERS WIKE TO GENERATE IGR

As part of plans to effectively pave way for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to utilize the territory internally generated revenue (IGR) for the development of the nation’s capital, President Bola Tinubu has pulled the FCTA out of the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

It should be noted that, the TSA, a Federal Government policy that requires all government revenue to be deposited into a single account, was introduced in 2015 to improve transparency and accountability in government finances.

In line with the TSA, all revenue receipts, and all payments by government, go through a Consolidated Revenue Account, CRA, at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.

The action according to President Tinubu would allow the FCTA under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to use the territory’s Internally Generated Revenue IGR for the development of the nation’s capital.

Speaking during a news conference on Friday, Wike also disclosed that the President has approved the creation of the FCT Civil Service Commission.

This he said would allow the progression of staff of the FCT Administration.

Findings have it that, the removal of the FCTA from the TSA as well as the creation of the nation’s capital Civil Service Commission, would give Wike additional powers as a Minister.

Lina TV gathered that Civil servants in the territory had complained of the effects of the absence of such Commission for their career progression.

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LINATV NEWS: THUNDER STRIKE KILLS CATHOLIC PRIEST IN BENUE

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LINATV NEWS: THUNDER STRIKE KILLS CATHOLIC PRIEST IN BENUE

A Catholic Priest, in charge of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church Jootar in Ukum local government area of Benue State, Rev. Father Faustinus Ukenongo Gundu was on Thursday struck to death by thunder.

Confirming the death on Friday, the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, expressed shock over the tragic demise of the priest whom many called albino.

Lina TV gathered that as the rain continued, the late priest reportedly rushed outside to pick a towel he spread outside in his residence when he was caught up by the lightning and became speechless in the rain when he fell down until he was discovered by his servants who rushed him to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed him dead.

Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Father Akumbul, Phelle Fidelis, in a statement, said the death occurred around 3:25pm at St. Anthony’s Hospital.

Worshippers at the church and residents are still astonished over the incident.

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LINATV NEWS CBN LIFTS BAN ON IMPORTATION OF CLOTHES, RICE, POULTRY, CEMENT 39 OTHER ITEMS

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LINATV NEWS CBN LIFTS BAN ON IMPORTATION OF CLOTHES, RICE, POULTRY, CEMENT 39 OTHER ITEMS

As part of its responsibility to ensure price stability, the CBN will boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by interventions from time to time, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on Thursday announced that it has restored the 43 items prohibited from access to the foreign exchange (FX) window in 2015.

The CBN reiterates that the prevailing Foreign Exchange rates should be referenced from platforms such as the CBN website, FMDQ, and other recognised or appointed trading systems to promote price discovery, transparency, and credibility in the FX rates.

According to a statement signed by the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, “as part of its responsibility to ensure price stability, the CBN will boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by interventions from time to time. As market liquidity improves, these CBN interventions will gradually decrease.

“Importers of all the 43 items previously restricted by the 2015 Circular referenced TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/010 and its addendums are now allowed to purchase foreign exchange in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

“The CBN is committed to accelerating efforts to clear the FX backlog with existing participants and will continue dialogue with stakeholders to address the issue.

“The CBN has set as one of its goals the attainment of a single FX market. Consultation is ongoing with market participants to achieve this goal. Participants and the general public are to be guided by the above.”

In June 2015, the Central Bank announced that some 41 items were “Not Valid for Foreign Exchange” because they could easily be produced in Nigeria rather than being imported into the country.

Some of the affected items include rice, cement, margarine, palm kernel, palm oil products, vegetable oils, meat and processed meat products, vegetables and processed vegetable products, poultry, tomatoes/tomato paste, soap and cosmetics, and clothes.

Other items include private aeroplanes/jets, Indian incense, tinned fish in sauce, cold rolled steel sheets, galvanized steel sheets, roofing sheets, wheelbarrows, head pans, metal boxes/containers, enamelware, steel drums and pipes, wire mesh, steel nails, wood particle boards, and panels.

Equally affected were security and razor wire, wood particle and fibre boards and panels, wooden doors, furniture, toothpicks, glass/glassware, kitchen utensils, tableware, tiles (vitrified, ceramics), textiles, wooden fabrics, plastic/rubber products, polypropylene granules, and cellophane wrappers.

The apex bank subsequently added fertilizer and maize/corn to the list of banned items.

The CBN’s decision to lift the ban on the 43 items signifies a major step in resolving the country’s forex crisis.

It should be recalled that, over the past four months, the naira has depreciated by over 50 per cent at both the authorized and unauthorized market segments, after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced in June that it had collapsed all forex windows into the Investors and exporters (I&E) window.

The move, according to the apex bank, is part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to improve liquidity and stability in the market and attract foreign investors into the Nigerian economy.

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NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND NABBES SUSPECT FOR THEFT OF HORSES

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NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND NABBES SUSPECT FOR THEFT OF HORSES

The Niger State Police Command has revealed that on 3rd of October 2023, a case of missing two female horses was reported at ‘A’Division Bida,from a farm at Chekungi village in Bida local government area.

Statement issued by the command Police Public Relations Officer,PPRO,Wasiu Abiodun explained that the two female horses were missing from the stable where about five horses were kept.

Statement noted that the complainant strongly suspected one Ahmed Abubakar Aliyu,of Zaria,Kaduna state, who has been visiting the farm for horse grooming and racing.

It added that the suspect was immediately arrested from the farm and during interrogation, he confessed to the crime,adding that he has moved the two horses to a nearby bush from the farm, while he later hired a vehicle from the park to move the horses to Kaduna at a cost of one hundred thousand naira.

Statement further disclosed that based on the confession by the suspect,the driver of the vehicle was contacted and he also confessed that he dropped the horses at Mararaban-Jos, while another vehicle was arranged to convey the horses back to Bida.

The statement said the suspect is in custody,and will be arraigned in court for prosecution immediately after the investigation is concluded.

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BREAKING: President Tinubu to Appoint New EFCC chairman

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BREAKING: President Tinubu to Appoint New EFCC chairman

President Bola Tinubu is set to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Olukoyede, a lawyer, served as secretary of the EFCC for two years under former acting chairman Ibrahim Magu.

He was suspended from office along with Magu in 2020 and has not been recalled.

Before his role as secretary, Olukoyede was Magu’s chief of staff.

His appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, is expected to be announced “very soon,” according to sources familiar with the development.

Olukoyede’s nomination is said to be controversial because he has no experience in law enforcement or investigation. He is also seen as being too close to Magu, who was himself a controversial figure.

However, Olukoyede’s supporters say he is a qualified lawyer with experience in compliance management, corporate intelligence, and fraud management, Premium Times reports. He is also said to be a certified fraud examiner.

If the Senate confirms his nomination, Olukoyede will be the first Nigerian from the South to lead the EFCC.

However, there are concerns that Mr Olukoyede may not be qualified for the job. There are statutory requirements for the appointment of the EFCC boss which Mr Olukoyede may not meet.

Section 2(3) of the EFCC Act, 2005, stipulates that a chairman of the commission “must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; possess not less than 15 years experience.”

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NIGER GOV’T REMINDS PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OF THEIR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO HOST COMMUNITIES

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NIGER GOV’T REMINDS PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OF THEIR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO HOST COMMUNITIES.

By Bala Yahaya.Minna.

Niger State government has reminded private organizations in the state of their corporate social responsibilities to their host communities.

The Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu made the suggestion when he led the management of the Ministry on an advocacy visit to the North-South Power Company, Shiroro Hydro Dam.

The statement issued by the Director of Media and Strategy of the Ministry, Habibu Wushushi said that the Commissioner was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Barrister Mairo Mohammed Mann noted that the visit was aimed at building synergy between the ministry and the company.

The statement added that Ahmed Yumu enumerated some of the areas that are begging for intervention, construction, renovation, furnishing of schools, building of permanent IDP camps, provision of portable drinking water, as well as healthcare facilities among others.

The Commissioner reiterated that the administration of Governor Umar Mohammed Bago will not take lightly any company that shies away from its corporate responsibilities.

According to the Commissioner, “Nigerlites have accorded hospitality to all corporate organisations in the state, therefore, it is expected that your organizations reciprocate the gestures by empowering youths in the host communities on vocational skills training, sponsoring them on local and international studies, provide farmers with agricultural types of machinery, seedlings, insecticides, herbicides, and special breeds of cows”.Suleiman said.

He also enjoined the private companies to always make needs assessment studies of what the people require before extending assistance to them, noting that the hardship faced by victims of natural and man-made disasters is attributed to the activities of some organizations such as North-South company, Shiroro Hydro Dam.

“We advise you to package a media action plan in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian to sensitise riverine communities using local languages to avert flooding and submerging of farmlands as a result of spillage of water from the dam”.

“If we refuse to allow the poor to sleep, the rich will also not sleep” the Commissioner emphasised.

Earlier, the Chief Operating Officer of the company, Ugochukwu Chiweke appreciated the presentation made by the Permanent Secretary, while assuring her that the company shall henceforth work directly with the Ministry on all issues of humanitarian services for the benefit of the entire state.

He explained that he was confident in the capacity and expertise of the management of the ministry, promising that the distribution of any humanitarian aides would reach its target.

The officials of the ministry were later conducted around all the sections of the 600-megawatt hydro dam comprising the turbines, control rooms, and administration.