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Nigerians have not forgotten the sad death of gospel music minister, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who’s demise was as a result of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Point News247 reports that in keeping with the promise to ensure that the case is dealt with decisively within the bounds of the law, the Inspector-General of Police and the Women Affairs Minister met over the issue on Wednesday. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the…

In recognition of their dedication to service and commitment to the growth of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), top management staff have received special recognition and promotion. Point News247 reports that theAssistant Comptroller General of the NCS, Zone A, Modupe Aremu, has decorated the zonal public relations officer, Nkiru Nwala, and other senior officers in the zone with their new ranks. Nwala, a former PRO, Apapa command has been decorated with the rank of Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), a feat she said will spur her to do more for the service. Other PRO that get rank of Superintendent of…

Bandits in large numbers have attacked and inflicted terror on Gozaki community in Katsina state. In a sad twist of fate, a newly-elected councillor, in the 11 April 2022 Local Government election in Katsina State, has been reportedly killed by the bandits in the early hours of Wednesday in Kafur Local Government Area of the state. Point News247 reports that a source who spoke on the basis of anonymity, the hoodlums, no fewer than 10 stormed Gozaki community, the hometown of the slained councillor, riding on motorcycles at about 12:15 a.m. The late Nasiru Magaji, who was elected councillor barely…

Nigerians are still reeling over the announcement of the ruling All Progressives Congress’s (APC) announcement that presidential nomination forms will be sold at N100m (one hundred million naira, only). Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has also lent it’s voice in condemning the high cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants of the APC, saying it would pave way for corruption to continue thriving in the country. Point News247 reports that theAPC had announced a sum of N100 million for the sale of presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants of the party. Reacting to…

Nigerians have not forgotten the sad death of gospel music minister, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who’s demise was as a result of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Point News247 reports that in keeping with the promise to ensure that the case is dealt with decisively within the bounds of the law, the Inspector-General of Police and the Women Affairs Minister met over the issue on Wednesday. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the…

As the race to the 2023 general elections inches closer, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed fees for nomination and expression forms for all elective seats. The party, in a bid to encourage youth participation, magnanimously declared that anyone below the age of 35 would receive a 40 percent cut on the fees. Point News247 reports that the party also disclosed that female aspirants and Persons Living With Disability (PLWD) would only purchase expression of interest form while nomination form would be free of charge. It said that any member willing to participate in the presidential primary election…

Several stakeholders includingKenechukwu Anene, YenagoaBayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, have expressed dismay over the attack on a High Court sitting in Bayelsa State. Point News247 reports that proceedings at a Yenagoa High Court was disrupted last Wednesday when a matter involving factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state came up before Justice Nayai Aganaba. Governor Diri said the treatment meted out to the respected Judge by the opposition party members was “most unfortunate.” He cautioned politicians against desecrating the hallowed temple of justice and the judiciary, stressing that the courts remain the last hope of the…

In a bid to spread love during the holy season of Ramadan, a socio-political group, Sanwo-Olu Babes, has empowered over 450 widows in Lagos state. Point News247 reports that the charitable act was extended to the widows, in order to contribute positively to their well-being and appreciate their participation, as patriotic citizens during electioneering period. Coordinator of the group, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Adedayo, who disclosed this at the Lawma Simpson office Sura, Lagos Island disclosed that empowering widows should be the priority of every responsible government, enjoining the Lagos State Governor not to rest on his oars and mandate of inclusive…

The two officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) involved in the ill fated Kaduna crash of Tuesday, 19th April have been identified. Point News247 reports that the two officers — Abubakar Alkali and Elijah Karatu — were killed in the incident which took place at NAF Base, Kaduna state. Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, said the cause of the crash will be “thoroughly” investigated. According to a statement by Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s spokesman, the air chief spoke when he visited Kaduna to commiserate with families, friends, and colleagues of the pilots that lost their lives in the accident.…

Point News247 reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has gotten the nod of the Bola Tinubu-led Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, to rerun for a second term in office. On Monday, the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), endorsed the governor’s second term bid at the behest of Tinubu. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu’s chief press secretary, who first broke the news of the endorsement in a tweet, said his principal was also given a pass mark for staying true to the developmental agenda of Lagos. When Sanwo-Olu emerged…