The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 171 special forces operatives to be deployed in troubled areas across the country to help combat insecurity, including insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other crimes. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of 171 Special Forces […]
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Catholic ArcBishop of Lagos, Adewale-martins, Says 2023 Presidency Should Be Zoned To Southeast
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale-Martins, on Friday said that it would be justified to zone the Nigerian presidency in the 2023 General election to the Southeast. Adewale-Martins, a guest at the ongoing 2021 Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria (CWON) in Lagos, said, for the sake of […]
ASUU Moves to Stop Govt Officials from Sending Their Children to Study Abroad
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly to enact law that would stop government officials from sending their children abroad to study. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke who made the call in Abuja at the reconvened meeting with the Federal Government, being conciliated by […]
Governor Stranded As Niger APC Holds Parallel State Congress
Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello was left stranded for over 20 minutes in a coastal bus where he was smuggled in to the venue of the All Progressives Congress(APC) State Congress on Saturday. The Governor was brought into the Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, venue of the Congress, in a 20-seater bus […]
INEC to Deploy Modern Technology for Improved Election in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged commitment towards a near-perfect November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, Chairman of INEC, stated this at a Workshop For Journalists on Election Processes and Procedures in Awka on Thursday, 14th October, 2021. Prof. Mahmood, represented by Director of […]
Valentine Ozigbo Lends Voice to ‘Vote Not Fight’ Campaign Ahead Of Nov. 6 Poll
…Hosts 2-Baba, Others. Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has advocated a violence-free process as Anambra electorate prepare to elect a new governor on November 6. Mr Ozigbo made the declaration in Awka, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, when he hosted […]
Igbo in Diaspora, PANDEF Vow to Resist Attempt to Rig Anambra Election
The Igbo in the diaspora and the Pan Niger Delta Forum have promised to resist any attempt to rig the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 6, urging stakeholders to ensure that the poll was free, fair and devoid of intimidation. They stated this during a Zoom conference organized by […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops for Seventh Consecutive Month
Nigeria’s inflation figure has declined for a seventh consecutive month to 16.63 per cent. This was disclosed by the Statistician-General of the Federation, Simon Harry, while speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to a report released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index […]
Federal Government Declares October 19 Public Holiday to Commemorate Eid-Ul-Mawlud
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday October 19 public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlud. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this declaration on Friday, October 15, while congratulating Muslim faithfuls on this year’s occasion. Admonishing all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance like […]
Nigeria Records 167 New Covid 19 Cases
Nigeria yesterday recorded 167 new cases of Covid 19.According to the Nigeria center for Disease Control, the new cases were recorded from 9 states and the federal capital territory. A breakdown of the cases show Rivers recorded 68 cases,FCT-43Lagos-24Plateau-10Niger-8Edo-5Kano-4Benue-2Oyo-2Delta-1 Till date, 208,797 cases have been confirmed,196,425 discharged and2,769 deaths recorded […]