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New Year: NGO Donates Provision, Food, Toiletries, Celebrates With Orphans

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6 years ago

January 1, 2020

In the spirit of the Yuletide/ New Year celebrations, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Mission Statement Nigerian International Humanitarian Foundation of New England

(NIHFNE), has donated provisions, toiletries, foods, drinks to orphans at Uyiosa Orphanage Homes, Benin.

The Foundation made the donation during a visit to the two branches of Uyoosa Orphanage homes located at Airport Road in Oredo Council Area and Upper Sakponba in Ikpoba-Okha Council Area of Edo.

The presence of the NGO at the homes changed the mood of the orphans as they were seen smiling faces during the visit.

Speaking in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the celebration, Mr Paul Isere, one of the NGO representatives, said the visit was to give the orphans a sense of belonging.

The Orphans Posting With Some Of The Items Donated

According to him, “This is a normal routine exercise of the NGO, in every festive period such as Eather and Christmas/ New year.

“The NGO representatives are here today to show the orphans a sense of belonging, the foundation want them to feel they are not neglected.”

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Another representative, Mrs Esohe Ehigiator said the non- profit organisation is dedicated to meeting the basic humanitarian needs of children and orphans of all ethnicities, race, religion and agenda throughout the United States and other countries.

She noted that the goals of establishing the foundation was to put a smile on the faces of children of this world.

Ehigiator said the NGO, which is located in Lynn Massachusetts (USA) was formed by 10 good friends from different spheres of influence.

According to her, the orphanage visit is on yearly basis, that is, twice a year.

The Nannies of the Orphanage homes, Mrs Rosemary Enolagbon and Mrs Roda Igwe who spoke on behalf of Children, thanked and prayed for the NGO.

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BREAKING: Ansaru Commander, Usman Jailed 15 Years For Role In Kuje Prison Break

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4 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the proscribed Ansaru sect, to 15 years in prison.

Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, Abbas or Mukhtar, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of engaging in illegal mining and using the proceeds to procure arms for terrorism and kidnapping operations.

Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that Usman remain in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, pending trial on 31 other terrorism-related charges.

Usman, who referred to himself as the “Emir of Ansaru,” was arraigned alongside his deputy and chief of staff, Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Malam Mamuda.

Both men face a 32-count charge bordering on leading a terrorist organisation, financing terrorism, recruiting fighters, and coordinating violent attacks across Nigeria.

Ansaru militants were linked to the July 2022 attack on Kuje prison in Abuja, during which over 600 inmates, including 64 Boko Haram suspects, escaped.

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Nigerian Government Explains Cause Of National Grid Collapse

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22 hours ago

September 10, 2025

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The Nigerian Government has explained the cause of the national grid collapse around 11:20 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, Wednesday’s grid collapse was caused by the tripping of a generation company, resulting in a significant load drop, which cascaded to other GenCos and led to a system disturbance.

NISO, responsible for the country’s national grid, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, noting that restoration of the national grid commenced immediately.

It stated that an investigation has begun to determine both the immediate and root causes of the grid collapse.

“The disturbance was caused by the tripping of a GenCo, resulting in a significant load drop, which cascaded to other GenCos, leading to a system disturbance. NISO immediately commenced restoration of the grid at 11:45 hrs, beginning with supply to Abuja from the Shiroro power plant, and substantial restoration has been achieved across the country.

“A full investigation into the immediate and remote causes is underway.

“The outcome(s) of the investigation report would determine the remedial and proactive actions to be taken to forestall future occurrences. We crave your indulgence to bear with us as restoration is still ongoing,” NISO said.

DAILY POST reports that national grid restoration has begun, with power supply restored in parts of Abuja.

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EFCC Grills Ex-NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari

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23 hours ago

September 10, 2025

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Mele Kyari, a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, on Wednesday, visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, office.

Kyari arrived EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja at about 2:15pm.

He was invited to answer questions on financial and technical matters during his time in office.

Recall that the EFCC had placed Kyari on its watch list over an ongoing probe into the $7.2 billion refineries’ turnaround maintenance.

This is just as the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered a temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Kyari due to allegations of fraud.