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NOA calls for peace, unity ahead of 2023 general elections
The Director General National Orientation Agency NOA, Dr. Garba Abari, has urged Nigerians to champion their efforts towards uniting the country and ensuring a peaceful 2023 general elections.
He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, during the public presentation to commemorate this year’s international day of peace organized by the Nigerian peace Corp with the theme “End Racism build Peace”.
Dr. Garba Abari represented by a Deputy Director in the Agency Mr.Williams Borgu, said the appeal became imperative in view of the fact that political campaigns would soon commence across the country, pointing out that citizens must promote peace and imbibe political tolerance for free, fair and peaceful 2023 general election.
The Covener, the Commandant General of the Nigerian Peace Corp, Dr. Mustapha Muhammed while cautioning Nigerians to be more security conscious, pledged that the corp, will continue to support other security agencies in the area of intelligence gathering to address security challenges in the country.
Also speaking the Ambassador Special Envoy, Hussain Coomassie, described the event as an apt approach, while also emphasising on the need for Nigerian youths to be law abiding and always use dialogue to channel grievances for sustainable peaceful coexistence.
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TCN Acknowledges 7th Grid Collapse in 2024
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
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Jigawa Tanker Tragedy: Shettima, First Lady Mourn Victims, Pledge Federal Support
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
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Nigeria Customs Intercepts Arms, Ammunition Worth N9.5bn Over Six Years
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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