The much speculated Yoruba nation rally has been confirmed to hold today in Lagos despite repeated warnings by security agents. This was confirmed by the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, “Ilana Omo Oodua” (IOO), yesterday in a statement made available to journalists by its Communications Manager, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye. […]
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Nigeria soon to have its first Aerospace university.
Nigeria might soon get an Aerospace university as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has assured the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation that it would expedite action on a concept document submitted by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, for the establishment of a Nigerian Aviation and Aerospace […]
Maj. Gen. Faruq Yahaya lauds the achievements of his immediate predecessors: Late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd).
Despite the protracted insecurity in the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. Gen. Faruq Yahaya has lauded the achievements of his immediate predecessors:Late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd). Speaking at a press briefing on the occasion of the ‘2021 Nigerian Army Day […]
Tension In Niger Delta As Government Refuses To Constitute Board For NDDC
Ex-Niger Delta Militant Commander, “Government Ekpemupolo,” popularly known as Tompolo, has said the Federal Government has failed to constitute a board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), after the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the minister of Niger Delta affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Tompolo, made this known in […]
NDLEA Decries Drug Abuse Amongst Female
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called attention to the high incidence of drug abuse by the female gender, calling for serious intervention from stakeholders. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Mohammed Misbah Idris made the observation during a courtesy call to the Commissioner of Basic Education […]
NMA, Enugu State, moves to check medical quacks.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State Branch, has inaugurated Doctors’ Intelligent Digital Identity Card Management Service in Enugu State meant to check activities of medical quacks with the state. The NMA unveiled over 1,000 intelligent digital identity cards to be distributed to its members in Enugu State free. Speaking […]
Three years jail term or 3 million naira fine or both, as penalties for anyone caught illegally possessing or dealing in firearms in Nigeria; Senate.
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill which provides for three years jail term or 3 million naira fine or both, as penalties for anyone caught illegally possessing or dealing in firearms in Nigeria. Titled Firearms Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, the piece of legislation amends Section 35 (2) of the […]
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), has charged Nigerians to ensure that all the meters being installed in their homes or public places are in line with the approved metering code.
The Managing Director and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, Mr Peter Ewesor, gave the charge at a seminar organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), in Abuja on Tuesday. The seminar has as its theme as: ”Roles, Responsibilities, Innovation and Challenges in Power Sector.” He maintained that […]
Family Of Late Usifo Ataga To Sue Bloggers For False Publications
The family of late Usifo Ataga , Super TV CEO, who was stabbed to death has cautioned bloggers peddling false stories with the intent to malign the late Usifo, his wife and children to desist forthwith. In a statement by the Solicitor to the family, Rickey Tarfa and Co and […]
Sheik Gumi Denies Being Invited By The DSS
Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has debunked reports that he was invited for questioning by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) over his remarks against the military. He made this known while speaking to the press, after presiding over a Jummat service at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna […]