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The military high command has said it is not in anyway aiding and profiting from terrorism and banditry in the country. The statement was against the backdrop of comments by the governor of Katsina State alleging that terrorism is festering in the country because the military was making gains from it.The military high command has said it is not in anyway aiding and profiting from terrorism and banditry in the country.
“The AFN is hereby making it clear that, it is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore regards the relationship with utmost respect. In the light of this, the AFN elects not to join words with the governor, rather would encourage him to approach the military to substantiate his allegations.”
“Meanwhile, the military remains unperturbed by such statements capable of demoralizing or dampening the spirit of troops in operational theatres. Rather, we will continue on the trajectory of conducting operations as well as working assiduously in the fight against terrorism. Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative has called on the two anti-graft agencies to investigate the former governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged misappropriation of state funds.
The Federal government has disclosed plans to exempt import duties on vehicles with Compressed Natural Gas and kits to encourage conversion of existing vehicles to CNG-complaint ones. The National Director/Chief Executive of the Pi-CNG, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this at a stakeholders engagement meeting on agenda for the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas …
The Edo House of Assembly has passed the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N409.2 billion to accommodate the new minimum wage in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Gov. Godwin Obaseki signed the 2024 appropriation estimate of N342.8 billion into law in December, before Wednesday’s revision to N409.2 billion. The supplementary…
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