DSS, SECURITY AGENTS ARREST TOP IPOB COMMANDER IN EBONYI, KILL SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN NIGER, OTHERS
The Department of State Security Services(DSS), working in conjunction with the military and other security agencies have arrested a top commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), in Ebonyi State. The suspect(names withheld), was in possession of 600 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition and other dangerous weapons at the time of his arrest. The DSS operatives […]
POLICE PARADE KITTED FAKE COP IN RIVERS
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist who has been impersonating as a police Inspector in Rivers State. The suspect, Fred Monday was paraded yesterday by the state Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu. Giving a graphic account on how the suspect was arrested, Disu said, “on August 9, 2024, at about 11.45 pm, operatives of […]
EXPLOSION KILLS COUPLE IN EBONYI, 3-YEAR-OLD SON SURVIVES
A couple, George and Chioma Buchi have died in an explosion that occurred yesterday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. However, their three years old son was not at home when the explosion occurred. It was gathered that their lucky child was with his grandmother when the incident occurred. The incident occurred in their residence, Water Works Road in the […]
NIGERIA LOSING 18 MILLION LITRES OF PETROL DAILY TO CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING – EX-SPE CHAIR
The Nigerian economy is losing 18 million litres of petrol to cross-border smuggling on a daily basis, former Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigerian Council, Mr Joe Uwakwe, has declared. Uwakwe disclosed this at a webinar organised yesterday by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) titled ‘‘Optimising the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry’’. […]
FLOOD DISASTER: FOOD SHORTAGE HITS MAIDUGURI
There is growing concern over shortage of foodstuff and other commodities in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, as thousands of residents struggle for survival in the aftermath of a devastating flood, which submerged major markets, including grain, fruit and vegetable depots in the town. Many shopping complexes and plazas continue to remain closed three days after. […]
ENUGU PARTNERS FOREIGN BODIES TO BUILD VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL FOR S’EAST
Hope has risen for livestock farmers in the South East as the Enugu State Government, in partnership with foreign organisations, is constructing a standard regional veterinary teaching hospital to serve the region. Governor Peter Mba who disclosed this yesterday while declaring open the 2024 Poultry Summit and Expo of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, South East […]
SHETTIMA ASSURES ON TECH INTEGRATION IN ADDRESSING EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged that the Federal Government would leverage technology to enhance Nigeria’s educational infrastructure, addressing critical human capacity and resource challenges. He made the commitment during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha. “Be […]
EFCC OFFERS TIPS ON ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY IN CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS’ BUDGETING, EXECUTION
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained ways of ensuring transparency and accountability in the budgeting and execution of Constituency projects. The Executive Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, made the explanation in Kano during a statewide consultative meeting on fostering transparency, accountability and citizen participation in the fight against corruption. He said the concept of […]
NEW MINIMUM WAGE: GOV ASSURES OGUN WORKERS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said the state would not be found wanting in the implementation of the new minimum wage as his administration was working towards paying the approved workers’ wage. The governor, who stated this yesterday at a meeting with the leadership of organised labour, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted […]
KWARA STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR REVIEW OF FG’S ECONOMIC POLICIES
Stakeholders in Kwara State, yesterday, advised the Federal Government to review its economic policies considering economic hardship which average Nigerians are presently experiencing. The people, who comprised of members of trade organizations, religious organizations, farmers’ groups, people with disabilities, security agencies and traditional institutions, among others, converged in Ilorin at a town hall meeting organized by […]