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CILT ELECTIONS: ANTHONY CONGRATULATES BOBOYE, URGES MEMBERS TO SUPPORT WINNER AFTER CONCEDING DEFEAT

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The defeated Presidential aspirant of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT, election held on Saturday, 20th September, Chief Capt. Anthony Onoahrigo has congratulated the winner of the Institute’s Presidency, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, mni, FCILT. Sooth News sighted a statement posted at exactly 7:14 PM local time on one of the Industry’s platforms ”Multi- Modal Transport which read;  ”On behalf of our candidate, Chief, Dr. Capt. Anthony A. Onoharigho (FCILT), we congratulate you, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemì ( FCILT), as the  incoming  national president of CILT Nigeria, you have…

BOBOYE DEFEATS ANTHONY TO WIN CILT NIGERIA PRESIDENCY

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT Nigeria has formally declared Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi,OFR, mni, NPom, FCILT, the winner of the Institute’s President Election having scored 177 (ONE Hundred & Seventy Seven) votes to defeat Dr. Anthony Onoharigho, FCILT, who scored 124 (One Hundred & Twenty-Four) votes. Announcing the result, the Chairperson of 2025 CILT National Election Mrs. Rakiya N. Nuhu, started by giving the breakdown of the statics figures of the entire votes Nuhu, then announced results of other positions as follows; Deputy National Vice President, Juliana Saka,…

WANTED ABUJA BANDITS KILLED IN SHOOTOUT WITH SECURITY FORCES.

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The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has confirmed how notorious bandits who operated in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, met their deaths. Addressing the press at the command headquarters in Abuja, on Friday, CP Adewale Ajao revealed how an official of the FCTA was rescued after he was abducted by the bandits, saying the command received a distress call on September 17, 2025, at about 10:23 pm after some group of bandits struck in Karu and whisked away the victim. Nafiu Idris, a staff member of…

Heathrow warns of delays as cyber attacks disrupts European Airlines

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European airports – including London’s Heathrow – are warning of delays after a “technical issue” affected check-in and boarding systems. Brussels Airport said a cyber attack was causing the disruption, as it confirmed 10 flights had been cancelled and 17 flights were experiencing delays of more than one hour. Berlin Airport is also among those experiencing delays. The attack targeted a business providing check-in and boarding systems for several airlines around the world. Queues at Heathrow Airport.Tom JohnsonWith automated systems down, staff are having to conduct manual check-in and boarding…

SOKOTO: PANIC AS RESIDENTS DROWN ESCAPING BANDIT ATTACKS

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An unfortunate boat accident claimed the lives of many innocen citizens in Zalla Bango, a remote village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, as they attempted to flee from renewed bandits’ attacks. Sooth News gathered that most of the victims were women who were trying to cross water in a desperate bid to escape an anticipated assault by armed bandits. Local source confirmed the accident on the condition of anonymity, said; “Many residents have resorted to fleeing their communities, crossing over the water to areas perceived as…

UNFPA PARTNERS BAUCHI GOVT TO STRENGTHEN PROSECUTION OF SGBV CASES

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By; Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has organised a two-day intensive training to strengthen the prosecutorial skills of police investigators and other key stakeholders in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Declaring the session open, the State Solicitor-General Adamu Yusuf said government has introduced laws, policies, and institutional reforms to curb SGBV, but warned that “their effectiveness depends on how well we, as duty bearers, investigate, prosecute and secure justice for victims.” He noted that…

ELECTION NOTICE: CILT NIGERIA POLLS ON SEPTEMBER 20, ELECTORAL COMMITTEE REMINDS MEMBERS TO SECURE VOTER ID

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, (CILT) Nigeria has concluded all legitimate arrangements for its National Election on Saturday, 20th September, 2025. Sooth News came across an announcement via one of the Institute’s platforms shared by the Electoral Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Rakiya Nneka Nuhu, FCILT, read;  ” Dear Members. All registered voters should please check their emails for information on accreditation already sent to them. Please check the voters’ list and input your credentials as captured on the list. Thank you.” Sooth News reliably gathered that the Institute (CILT…

AFTER MUCH ANXIETY, GOVERNOR FUBARA RESUMES DUTY, ADDRESS RIVERS PEOPLE 6 PM

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The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has resumed duty at the Government House, Port Harcourt, promising to address the state at 6 pm. This followed the expiration of the Emergency Rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu on March 18. The Governor arrived at Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at 11:40 am in the company of his wife, the Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, and others. Fubara was received at the airport by his former commissioners, LGA chairmen, leaders of the state…

STRENGTHENING HUMANITARIAN COORDINATION IN BAUCHI STATE

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By; Bashir Hassan Abubakar  Bauchi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management reaffirms its commitment to enhancing resilience and disaster response. The Honorable Commissioner, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, represented the Ministry at a high-level Humanitarian Diplomacy Workshop organized by the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The workshop brought together stakeholders from government institutions, civil society, and humanitarian partners to discuss strategies for strengthening humanitarian coordination and protecting vulnerable populations. The Commissioner commended the Nigerian Red Cross for its dedication to humanitarian service and highlighted the importance of humanitarian diplomacy in…

RESIDENT DOCTORS IN FCT COMMENCE INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UNFULFILLED DEMANDS

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Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commenced an indefinite strike effective Monday, September 15, 2025, citing the government’s failure to meet their long-standing demands. The Association of Resident Doctors, FCTA (ARD-FCTA), announced the decision in a statement issued by its General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong, following an Emergency General Meeting held on September 14. “This action follows the failure of management to address any of our legitimate demands, even after a one-week warning strike,” the statement read. The doctors vowed not to return to work until…