REA To Invest $11m In 3.5MW Solar Plant For Kebbi Community
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has announced plans to install a 3.5 megawatts solar power plant in Ambursa town, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, valued at $11 million, is expected to be completed within eight months. The Managing Director of the agency, Dr Abba Abubakar-Aliyu,…
2027: APC State Chairmen Meet Non-indigenes In Lagos, Seek Support For Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum on Sunday met leaders of non-indigenous communities in Lagos, seeking support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum met leaders of the Arewa, Ndigbo, South-South and Nupe communities at Victoria Island. The meeting formed part of activities…
2027: Adefiranye Appeals For Calm, Urges APC Members To Respect Party Supremacy
The APC candidate for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency, Mr Festus Adefiranye, has appealed to aggrieved members to remain calm and respect party supremacy. A statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja said that Adefiranye made the appeal on Saturday during a victory walk organised by party faithful across the…
NIS Graduates 62 Senior Officers, Reaffirms Commitment To Leadership Development
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has graduated 62 senior officers from the 13th Command Course. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of participants of the Immigration Command and Staff College (ICSC), Sokoto, the Comptroller-General, NIS, Mrs Kemi Nandap expressed the Service’s unwavering commitment to leadership development. In a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO),…
NMEC Empowers Igarra Vocational Graduates With Starter Packs
The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has empowered 50 graduates of the Igarra Community Learning Centre in Edo with vocational equipment to help them establish businesses. The Acting Executive Secretary of NMEC, Dr John Edeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the commission’s spokesperson, Issa…
NADCEL 2026: Army Renovates Schools, Town Hall, Installs Boreholes In Rivers
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated renovated schools, a town hall and solar-powered boreholes in Rivers, as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said that the projects were inaugurated by…
Zamfara Won’t Negotiate With Bandits, Says Lawal, Inaugurates Indigenes’ Association Office In Kaduna
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara says his administration will never negotiate with bandits but will sustain military operations until they surrender or face the full weight of the law. The governor made the declaration through his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Mukhtar Musa, at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna…
School Kidnappings Are Crimes Against Humanity, NSCIA
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has described the persistent kidnapping and murder of schoolchildren as crimes against humanity, saying the continued attacks on schools across the country represent a national disgrace that must be brought to an end. The council stated this while condemning Monday’s terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa…
Troops Nab 84 Suspects, Recover 464,268 Litres Of Stolen Products In Q2
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised six criminal elements, arrested 84 suspects, dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the second quarter. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the Armed Forces’ operational activities for…
DHQ Introduces Toll-free 193 Line For Security Information
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has introduced a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing military operations nationwide. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, announced the initiative while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Force on Wednesday in Abuja. Onoja urged members…
