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Niger accuses FG of doing nothing for Kagara schoolboys release
The Niger State Government has accused the Federal Government of doing nothing to rescue 27 pupils of Government Science College, Kagara and 15 others kidnapped from the school last Wednesday.
He made the statement when Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, paid him a sympathy visit in Minna.
He said the Federal Government had left the state government to bear all the financial responsibilities of the insecurity in the state.
He said apart from the FG delegation and deployment of 300 riot policemen in the state to assist with the rescue operations, there was no financial support.
He said, “At the moment, we have not seen any federal support here since this incident occurred. Yes, we had a delegation that came to commiserate with us, but we are left to ourselves.
“With or without any support, the state government has already made a commitment to the people of the state to rescue the abducted schoolchildren and, therefore, we will do everything possible to ensure their release unhurt.
“We will use whatever means and resources available to make sure the children return home safely.
“We don’t have an exact day and when these children will be released, but I am very sure very soon.”
Senator Kalu had earlier urged the Federal Government to set up a special security committee made up of all the forces to assist Niger State in searching for the victims.
Kalu later told journalists after the visit that he did not believe in giving amnesty to bandits, adding, “If I am in charge, I will not negotiate with bandits.”
Kalu also visited two former heads of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), as well as the Emir of Minna, Dr Umar Bahago.
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DHQ declares prof, 7 others wanted over killing of soldiers in Delta
DHQ declares prof, 7 others wanted over killing of soldiers in Delta
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted including a professor over the brutal killing of 17 soldiers and officers in Okuama community of Delta State.
Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur; a woman, Mrs Igoli Ebi; Reuben Baru; Akata Malawa David and four other persons
Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, announced this on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja.
Buba urged traditional rulers and other stakeholders particularly in the Niger Delta to help in fishing out the wanted suspects.
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Commotion as hackers infiltrate server, disrupt Osun teachers’ recruitment exercise
Commotion as hackers infiltrate server, disrupt Osun teachers’ recruitment exercise
The ongoing teacher recruitment exercise in Osun State was disrupted on Wednesday when hackers apparently compromised the server hosting the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The event trapped thousands of applicants at the state’s 13 scheduled examination centres.
The cyber-attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday and affected the server operated by Osun State University (Uniosun), which organised the recruiting test.
The breach led to system glitches and technical failures, frustrating applicants who had gathered at the centres to take the crucial examination.
One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the gravity of the situation to our correspondent.
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“All the systems were down after hackers breached our server overnight. It was a terrible experience at all the centres. But we later resolved some centres, while the examination has been rescheduled for others,” said the official.
Ademola Adesoji, the Public Relations Officer of the university, attributed the incident to unknown criminals.
“The damage inflicted on the server required time to resolve, resulting in an undue delay in the start of exams and necessitating the rescheduling of tests at two out of thirteen centers.
“Over the last eight or so hours, it has been a tough battle in our efforts to ensure the success of Osun State government. Examinations have concluded at 11 out of the 13 locations today. However, the two problematic centres, Osogbo and Ikire, will be rescheduled based on the Ministry’s decision,” said Adesoji.
Commotion as hackers infiltrate server, disrupt Osun teachers’ recruitment exercise
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Drama as INEC disowns Anambra Labour Party convention
Drama as INEC disowns Anambra Labour Party convention
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected Wednesday’s Labour Party National Convention in Anambra State.
Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, stated this in Abuja on Thursday.
Oyekanmi said INEC did not oversee the convention’s conduct.
The LP on Tuesday shifted the convention from Umuahia in Abia State to Nnewi, Anambra State.
But speaking on the change in venue, the LP National Legal Adviser, Kehinde Edun, told journalists that the party had duly informed INEC about the change in venue and date.
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“In fact, Umuahia was not even the first venue we chose. Benin City was the first choice before we changed to Umuahia and now Nnewi.
“So, we are at liberty to pick any venue of our choice. We only need to inform INEC about the change in venue and the time,” Edun said.
Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 states that political parties shall give INEC at least 21 days notice of convention, congress, conference or meeting.
This includes the convention or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates.
Drama as INEC disowns Anambra Labour Party convention
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