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Nigeria Announces Recruitment Drive For Civil Defence, Immigration, Correctional and Fire Services

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The Nigerian Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) has launched a large-scale recruitment campaign for full-time positions across four national paramilitary agencies. In a public notice issued Monday in Abuja, CDCFIB Secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, encouraged qualified individuals to apply through the board’s official online portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.org. The application window opens on…

Kidnappers Abduct Benue Bus Passengers, One Victim Escapes

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Armed men have abducted passengers from a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Nigeria Ltd, in a brazen attack that has left 11 people and the driver missing. The incident took place on Sunday evening in Nigeria’s central Benue State. According to a statement by the Benue State Police Command, the vehicle was travelling from…

Iran Vows Response To U.S. Strikes As President Pezeshkian Speaks With Macron

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the United States “must receive a response” for its recent military action, following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The strong remarks came during a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, amid growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict. In the official readout from Pezeshkian’s office, the…

Man Remanded For Stealing Electrical Cable Worth Millions

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

A Lagos court has ordered the detention of a 40-year-old man in a correctional facility after he admitted to breaking into a residence and stealing electrical cable valued at approximately ₦3 million (about £1,500). The Chief Magistrate of the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Mr B.A. Sonuga, gave the remand order on Monday following the guilty plea…

Tinubu Lauded For Strengthening Nigeria’s Electoral Body With New INEC Headquarters

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the Democratic Front (TDF) for his administration’s plans to construct a new headquarters for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which the group described as a significant stride toward democratic consolidation. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by TDF’s leaders, Malam Danjuma Muhammad and Chief Wale…

UDUS Gets 9 New Professors

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago01 mins

The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), has approved the promotion of nine academic staff to the rank of professors. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Sokoto signed by the UDUS Director of Information, Mr Sama’ila Yauri. Yauri said the approval was sequeled to presentation of promotion exercise results during…

Putin Slams U.S. Airstrikes On Iran, Urges Dialogue Amid Regional Escalation

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago03 mins

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticised the recent U.S. military offensive against Iran, declaring the airstrikes “baseless” and a dangerous act of escalation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in Moscow on Monday. The diplomatic visit followed swiftly after U.S. President Donald Trump authorised strikes on three…

Defection: NYCN Tasks FG To Fulfill Ibom Deep Seaport Promise

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago04 mins

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport project. The National President, Solomon Adodo, said at a press conference in Uyo on Monday, that the project would enhance the development of Akwa Ibom and the South-South region. It would be…

Yuan Weakens To 7.171 Against Dollar

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago01 mins

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, weakened 15 pips to 7.171 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate…

Alcaraz Holds Off Lehecka For Queen’s Club Crown

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz edged Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 yesterday to claim his second Queen’s Club title and send out a powerful statement ahead of his Wimbledon defense. Alcaraz, who triumphed at Queen’s Club a few weeks before claiming his first Wimbledon title in 2023, extended his winning streak to 18 matches…