The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday said that unmanaged natural disasters can exacerbate insecurity, enable displacement, disrupt critical infrastructure, and deepen societal fragilities. Ribadu stated this at the Validation Workshop for the Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised by Office of the Vice President…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, says civil service across Africa is at a critical crossroads, because of inherited systems which are no longer adequate for present-day realities. Walson-Jack made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the maiden edition of International Conference on Civil Service Reform, with…
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…
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Peter Ekweozor, suspected of internet fraud. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe issued the warrant due to the defendant’s failure to appear for arraignment. The judge adjourned the case until June 18 for further proceedings. Earlier, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
The Chief Imam of Uromi and President of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo-Delta Chapter, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Angle 90 area of Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo Eyewitnesses said the Islamic…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says that a truck laden with yams reportedly lost control and rammed into a stationary tricycle, killing one person and leaving three other occupants severely injured. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the fatal road…
Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased ( his wife) on April 8, 2022. The judge held that the prosecution…
Nigerians have broadly welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to overhaul the basic, senior secondary, and technical education curriculum, but stakeholders are pressing for swift and proper implementation to ensure its impact. The new curriculum seeks to reduce content overload, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare students with globally relevant skills in technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Adeolu…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), International Special Services, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its unwavering commitment to securing borders and combating transnational crime. The praise is conveyed in a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Asst. Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada. He stated that the recognition…
The French Embassy in Nigeria and the Solid 100.9 FM, Enugu, have organised an Inter-School French Language competition to foster and promote French language among students in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition titled “Solid FM French Language Fest” is funded by the French Embassy in Nigeria under the FEF-toi…
