The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, have highlighted significant achievements recorded by the Federal Government in addressing insecurity since the assumption of office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The duo spoke during a plenary session at the ongoing two-day Interactive Session on Government–Citizens’…
Dr Alexander Ibezim, the Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, has urged Church leaders not to compromise Bible standards in all their endeavours. He said doing so had the potential to destroy the future of the Church. Ibezim expressed the views while delivering admonition at the Church of…
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Kajola Police Station in Odigbo Local Government Area, CSP Nimrod Anaka. DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the command spokesman, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Olushola did not give details of the officer and…
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a suspect for the alleged murder of a 65-year-old Mrs Jane Okoye which occurred on April 2 in the Orile Iganmu area of the state. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a post he shared on his official X handle @benHundeyin on Sunday. He…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on Nigerian political leaders to present a united front and defend the country’s sovereignty amid a controversial U.S. military invasion threat over alleged religious persecution. In a statement issued on Monday, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, founder of the NNPP, said national leaders must speak with one voice rather…
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta. This followed the presentation of the report by the Senate Committee on Health, chaired by Sen. Banigo Ipalibo Harry (PDP-Rivers). Harry noted that the bill was sponsored by Sen. Joel Thomas (APC-Delta). She explained that the bill…
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday announced that it would impose temporary anti-dumping measures on brandy originating in the European Union (EU) by requiring importers to pay a cash deposit on purchase. The imported brandy originating in the EU involves dumping, the MOC said in its preliminary assessment publicised on Aug. 29 following an…
The Police in Ebonyi have confirmed 10 persons dead in an attack launched by suspected gunmen at Amagu village in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state, The spokesman of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Sunday in Abakaliki while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ukandu said that the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the former governor of Benue, Mr Samuel Ortom, over the demise of his younger brother, Mr Bernard Ortom. Wike, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mr Lere Olayinka in Abuja on Tuesday, described the loss of Bernard as “painful” and…
World football governing body, FIFA, has revealed that an official Song for the 2023 U20 World Cup will be launched on May 12. This was disclosed via a statement on FIFA website. Part of the statement reads, “Ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023, which kicks off on 20 May, FIFA…
