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FG Suspends Removal Of Fuel Subsidy
FG Suspends Removal Of Fuel Subsidy
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this while briefing State House reporters at the end of the NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to her, the removal of the subsidy will likely take effect in June because the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA and the 2023 budget provided subsidy till June, hence any delay may require the amendment of the PIA and the budget provision.
She, however, said that there was no deadline given for the subsidy removal and that the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu will take decision on when possible to do that.
FG Suspends Removal Of Fuel Subsidy
Seven DSS officers, 2 Civilians arrested in connection with murder of police officer in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
A serving police officer was allegedly shot dead by officers from the Department of State Security Service (DSS) at the residence of Chief Abuah Lucky in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, on April 23.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when police were called to investigate reports of a confrontation.
The lifeless body of Police Constable Michael Isuwa, attached to 48 PMF Ahoada in Rivers State but serving at Henric Empire Garden, owned by Chief Abuah Lucky, was found in a pool of blood in front of the residence.
The police officer had reportedly been shot by DSS personnel under unclear circumstances. The situation was quickly brought under control by local authorities.
Seven DSS officers and two civilians have been arrested in connection with the incident. The body of the deceased has been taken to the Ibusa General Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
Sources said an investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Seven DSS officers, 2 Civilians arrested in connection with murder of police officer in Delta
Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) carried out successful raids across multiple criminal hotspots on April 23, resulting in the arrest of 104 suspects.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the coordinated operation involved officers from Karshi, Kubwa, Kabusa, Nyanya, Lugbe, Utako, Maitama, Apo, Mpape, Karmo, Tungan Maje, and G/Lada Divisions.
During the raids, authorities recovered cutlasses, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and illicit drugs.
The arrested suspects, who have been profiled, are currently in custody, undergoing screening and interrogation. Those found to be involved in criminal activities will be charged to court.
Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja
Man stabs fellow mentally unstable person to death in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred on April 22 in Aladja, Delta State, when Jerry David, a mentally unstable man, allegedly stabbed his fellow companion to death with a broken bottle.
Zagazola Makama understands that a violent altercation between two mentally unstable individuals in his house.
When security personnel arrived the scene discovered that Jerry David had stabbed his fellow resident multiple times on the left hand, rib, back of the head, and left shoulder, causing fatal injuries.
The victim, whose identity is still unknown, was confirmed dead from the injuries. The police evacuated the body and deposited it at Noble Mortuary in Owvian, pending autopsy.
Police sources say an investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to subject Jerry David to a mental evaluation to determine the appropriate course of action.
Man stabs fellow mentally unstable person to death in Delta
Seven DSS officers, 2 Civilians arrested in connection with murder of police officer in Delta
Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja
Man stabs fellow mentally unstable person to death in Delta
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