Sahel States’ withdrawal from ECOWAS places increased burden on Nigerian military – CAS

Insecurity By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Abubakar said this at the opening of the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air OfficersContinue Reading

Kuwait commits to empower 200,000 out-of-school children in Kaduna

Empowerment By Sarafina Christopher The Kuwaiti government has reiterated its commitment to empowering 200,000 out-of-school children in Kaduna State, through the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project. Mr Salim Almuzayen, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria, made this announcement during the 64th National Day and 34th Liberation DayContinue Reading

FG promises  to support local enterprises for economic growth

Businesses By Oluwatope Lawanson The Federal Government says it will continue to support indigenous companies to survive and excel, as a strategy to transform the economy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance during a visit  to mark the 20th anniversary of SecureID Manufacturing Facility at Iyana-Isolo, in Lagos. The NewsContinue Reading

Vatican says pope’s condition has improved

Improvement The clinical condition of Pope Francis who is suffering from pneumonia has improved slightly, the Vatican said late Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever, a spokesman said. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday last week. There is currently no indication when he might beContinue Reading