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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, launched 200 Buffalo branded operational vehicles, bulletproof vests, protective helmets, medical and other security equipment at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Point News247 reports that the president warned officers and men of the police force not to misuse vehicles and security equipment that were purchased from resources of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF). President Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, urged the police force to continue to fight crime and criminality across the country without fear. He said the procurement by the current administration, through the NPTF…

Point News247 reports that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government is considering giving approval for the reconstruction of some federal roads in Ogun State by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and other companies under tax credit scheme. Buhari disclosed this during his visit to the state for the inauguration of five landmark projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. According to him, the roads being considered for reconstruction include the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway, Sango Otta-Idi-Iroko Expressway and the Sagamu-Ogijo road. The projects inaugurated included the 42km Sagamu Interchange-Abeokuta dual carriageway, renamed ‘President Muhammadu Buhari…

Reactions have continued to trail President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to endorse state policing. Point News247 reports that while the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has endorsed the President’s position, the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), are of a different view. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television recently, the President had said: “State police is not an option.” The CNG described state police as a recipe for disaster in the country. But the YCE, through its Secretary-General, Dr Kunle Olajide faulted Buhari, describing the rejection as the President’s personal opinion, to which every Nigerian is entitled. Olajide said: “He is…

With an utter sense of shock and disgust, Point News247 reports that carnibalism I deed exists in Nigeria. This is coming as one Aminu Baba, a prominent businessman dealing in cars and other vehicles at Aminchi Motors Gusau, Zamfara state, has opened up on his nefarious activities. Baba, who was arrested by the police, confessed eating and selling human parts to some unknown persons. He was arrested last week over the killing and dismemberment of a 9-year-old boy in Gusau. The suspect told journalists shortly after he was paraded by the state police commissioner, Mr Ayuba N Elkanah, that he…

Point News247 reports that UNICEF has commended Borno State as the Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Monday, signed the Borno State Child Protection Bill into law. UNICEF congratulated the children of the state saying that the development is a victory for the children of Borno, including the recognition of a legal framework for their protection against recruitment and use by armed groups, child labour and sexual abuse, among other violations of their rights. Governor Zulum signed the Borno State Child Protection Bill into law yesterday, marking an end to years of efforts to provide a legal framework that recognises the…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally lifted the suspension of Twitter, following the approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. Point News247 reports that the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, made this known via a statement in Abuja. He stated that the operation of the microblogging site will officially be allowed from 12am, January 13, 2022. Kashifu said the approval was given following a memo written to the President by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim. In his words: “The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)…

Point News247 reports that fifty-two persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Plateau and Niger states. While 18 persons were confirmed killed after gunmen attacked the Ncha community in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen on Wednesday attacked two communities in Niger State and killed 34 persons. The Niger State incident appeared to be reprisal as a few weeks ago some special hunters and local vigilantes killed scores of gunmen who were e terrorising the communities. The gunmen launched Wednesday’s attack on Nakuna and Wurukuchi communities when the villagers were on their farms harvesting…

Point News247 reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially opened a Visa Application and document attestation Centre in Lagos, Nigeria at the office of the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, 8th floor, Nipost Towers, 1, Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Consul General Dr Abdulla Al Mandoos in the presence of prominent government officials such as the special adviser to the Lagos State Government on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Solape Hammond; Comptroller General of Immigration for Lagos State, Ahmed Aliyu; Country Manager of Emirates airline, Paulos Legesse; Vice president of the…

Some Nigerians on Twitter heavily criticised the first tweet by presidential aide Garba Shehu a few hours after Twitter operations were formally restored in Nigeria. Point News247 reports that Shehu had tweeted midnight that Nigeria gained “immeasurably” from the shutdown of Twitter when the Nigerians tackled him. He posted, “Welcome back – Let me join fellow countrymen and women in welcoming the resolution of the impasse between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Twitter Inc., leading to the laying of a “foundation for a mutually beneficial future with endless possibilities. “I join the leaders of government in appreciating all Nigerians,…

Point News247 reports that Standard Chartered Bank has confirmed the closure of 50 percent of its Nigerian branches. The bank however assured that none of its staff in Nigeria will be affected in the process. It was earlier reported that Standard Chartered Bank may drop 13 out of its 25 branches and focus more on digital banking. The bank, in a statement by its head of corporate affairs, brand and marketing, on Wednesday, said it has assured employees that there would be no job losses. “We have continued to retrain and redeploy staff who are impacted by the closure of…