First Bank has announced plans to transition to a new cloud-based procurement and financial platform as part of its ongoing strategy to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. The migration, scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 26, is expected to result in temporary service disruptions, the tier one lender with […]
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Military troops kill 140 terrorists, apprehend 135 suspects – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have eliminated 140 terrorists, apprehended 135 suspects and rescued 76 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made this known while briefing journalists on the operations of […]
Kwara seizes unsafe cow meat, shuts down unhygienic eateries.
The Kwara State Government has ordered the confiscation of unwholesome cow meat at the Akerebiata abattoir market in Ilorin West Local Government Area, following allegations that the meat is unfit for human consumption. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Funke Sokoya, revealed this […]
Three die as helicopter crashes in Rivers.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed a helicopter crash involving a Sikorsky SK76 operated by East Wind Aviation. The accident occurred at approximately 11:22 am on Thursday along the waterways near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean, while the helicopter was en route from Port […]
A Deputy VC Says NASS members demand bribe from universities during oversight visits.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, Prof Hassan Ibrahim has said members of the National Assembly demand bribes from universities during oversight visits. Ibrahim spoke during the 3rd Annual Lecture of the Bursary Department of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, themed, ‘The […]
Deadly Shooting in Awka Claims Multiple Lives.
A devastating shooting incident occurred in Awka yesterday, October 24, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., leaving several people dead. According to reports, the shooting took place at Ifite, behind Unizik, Awka, and nearby Wintess Garden, Ifite Amansea Road. Another eyewitness, a lecturer, witnessed seven lifeless bodies and was forced to […]
Nelson Omenugha Urges fedral government, states to emulate Anambra and reverse exclusion of youths from governance.
Nigerian governments at both national and subnational levels must begin to factor in inputs of youths in the designing of its programmes and policies. The Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programmes, Dr Nelson Omenugha gave the view in a chat with newsmen in […]
Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Removes 5 Ministers Re-signes 10
Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Removes 5 Ministers Re-signes 10 President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday announced the removal of five Ministers in what could be described as a major cabinet shakeup.The ministers are Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Tahir […]
FEC Scraps Niger Delta/Sports Development, Merges Ministries Of Culture, Tourism
FEC Scraps Niger Delta/Sports Development, Merges Ministries Of Culture, Tourism The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development.FEC took the decision at a meeting which took place at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.It said the National Sports Commission […]
Anambra Information Commissioner, Mefor Visits Dr Nonye Soludo, Pledges Ministry’s Collaboration in Promotion of First Lady’s Healthy Living Pet Project
Anambra Information Commissioner, Mefor Visits Dr Nonye Soludo, Pledges Ministry’s Collaboration in Promotion of First Lady’s Healthy Living Pet Project By Rose Oranye Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, says the Ministry is committed towards ensuring that Ndi Anambra at home are fully aware of the achievements and […]