The Nigeria Police Force has trained 325 personnel on the handling of Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the participants were drawn from police commands across the 36 states of the federation. The four-week intensive course took place at the Police Mobile Force…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Nigerian leaders to place the common good above personal and partisan interests. Kaigama made the call during his homily at the opening Mass of the first 2026 Plenary Assembly of the (CBCN) on Sunday in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “The Common Good and…
More than 12,133 schoolgirls in Bauchi State have received direct financial support under the Conditional Cash Transfer component of the Adolescents Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. The State AGILE Project Coordinator, Hajiya Ladi Hamma, stated this at a news conference on the progress of implementation on Monday in Bauchi. Hamma noted that…
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its conclusive report regarding the helicopter crash that resulted in the tragic deaths of Herbert Wigwe, the former group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, along with his family and others. The report indicates that the crash, which occurred on February 9, 2024, near the California-Nevada border,…
In 2024, Canada and Israel have emerged as the frontrunners in a new study identifying the most startup-friendly countries, while South Africa found itself at the bottom of the list. The research, conducted by Hostinger, evaluated various factors to determine the best environments for early-stage entrepreneurs. Canada claimed the top spot with a perfect score…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a decisive statement, the Elders Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has firmly rejected the faction led by Victor Falack, asserting that its activities threaten the unity of the party. The Forum has called for Falack and his faction to refrain from interfering in the PDP’s…
Nigeria is rebranding its Defence Industries Corporation to unify and standardise domestic military production, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa announced on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of the Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, set for Aug. 25–27 in Abuja, Musa said all defence manufacturing firms will now operate under the corporation, subject…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that around 70 billion dollars will be required to reconstruct the Gaza Strip and make it safe following two years of devastating conflict. At just 41 kilometres long and between two and five kilometres wide, few areas of Gaza have been left untouched by the Israeli bombardment…
In a virtual inaugural session of the second ‘Voice of Global South Summit,’ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong condemnation for the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Emphasizing the need for restraint, Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy to address the situation. He also reaffirmed India’s condemnation of Hamas’ October…
Ogun government says airlift of the state’s intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will commence on May 12. The Executive Secretary, Ogun Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, made this known in Abeokuta on Monday during the final inoculation, sensitisation and distribution of Hajj materials to the pilgrims. Ajibola disclosed that the board was 95…
