William Etuwewe, Author At Yohaig NG

Federal Government Greenlights NAPTIP Officers for Port Deployment

By William Etuwewe / Sports Betting / September 15, 2023, 11:29 am

The Federal Government has approved the deployment of officers from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to various ports across Nigeria. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, announced this. Dr Edu revealed this during a visit to the Federal Ministry of Interior in Abuja. The …

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Victor Osimhen in the Running for 2023 FIFA Player of the Year

By William Etuwewe / Sports / September 15, 2023, 11:25 am

Super Eagles’ star striker Victor Osimhen has earned a nomination for the esteemed 2023 Best FIFA Player of the Year award. Osimhen finds himself in elite company, nominated alongside football giants like Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Kylian Mbappe. The award’s recipient will be determined through votes cast by an international jury, …

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Appeal Court Overturns Elumelu’s Victory, Declares LP’s Okolie Winner

By William Etuwewe / Judiciary / September 14, 2023, 9:34 pm

In recent events, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba, Delta State. The appellate court has now recognised Mr Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party (LP) as the rightfully elected representative. This decision comes after the Election Petition Tribunal in …

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Land Grabbers in Lagos: A Trail of Violence and Bloodshed

By William Etuwewe / Property Rights / September 14, 2023, 6:09 pm

The issue of land grabbing has deeply affected Lagos society for years, with no solution in sight. Known as “omo onile” or landowners’ children, these land grabbers act with impunity, leading many to believe they have backing from authorities. They often invade construction sites, brandishing weapons to extort workers or claim the land for themselves. …

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Nigeria’s Power Output Takes a 59% Nosedive Amid Blame-Shifting

By William Etuwewe / Energy / September 14, 2023, 11:04 am

Nigeria’s electricity generation has taken a severe hit, plummeting to 1,705 megawatts (MW). This is one of the lowest levels in recent years, down from 4,182 MW the previous day. Regulators and operators are tight-lipped about the cause. Unofficial sources, however, point to equipment failure and gas shortages. Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) are resorting to …

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Suspects Vanish with Goods Valued at N40.6m

By William Etuwewe / Crime / September 14, 2023, 8:35 am

The Ogun State Police Command is hunting for Joseph Nwakpe and his accomplices for their alleged involvement in the theft and diversion of Knorr seasoning products valued at N40.6m. Pedro Okanlawon, a transport manager at Lap Global Resource, had contracted Nwakpe and his team to transport 2,085 cases of Knorr seasoning from Agbara to destinations …

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Electrocution in Anambra: Suspected Cable Thief Meets Tragic End

By William Etuwewe / Crime / September 14, 2023, 7:58 am

Near the Faculty of Education building, adjacent to the Department of Economics of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, a yet-to-be-identified man met a tragic end. The individual, believed to be a cable thief, had reportedly finished cutting a cable from a high-tension pole. However, his illicit activity was abruptly halted when power was …

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Naira Plummets to N950/$ Amidst Forex Shortages

By William Etuwewe / Finance News / September 14, 2023, 7:40 am

The Nigerian naira experienced a significant decline against the dollar, closing at 950/$ in the parallel market. This comes after the currency had previously closed at 930/$ just a day before. Bureau de Change operators have expressed their concerns, noting the scarcity of the naira and the uncertainty surrounding its future value. On the Investor …

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Pastor and Two Residents Abducted by Gunmen in Plateau

By William Etuwewe / Insecurity / September 14, 2023, 6:55 am

In a recent unsettling event, gunmen abducted Pastor Usman Umaru in the Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Umaru, affiliated with the Evangelical Church Winning All, was taken along with two other individuals during an early morning raid on his church in the Maigemu community. Michael Madaki, a youth leader from Maigemu, verified …

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Osun’s APC and PDP Clash Over Governor Adeleke’s Claimed Achievements

By William Etuwewe / Politics / September 13, 2023, 10:59 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has taken issue with Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent statements regarding his administration’s accomplishments. In a statement by the State APC chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, the party claimed that Governor Adeleke falsely credited himself with projects initiated and executed by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola. The APC …

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