By Sumaila Ogbaje A civil society organisation, Democratic Agenda (DA), has urged individuals and groups to shun the clandestine move to cause disaffection in the Armed Forces of Nigeria and out the nation at risk. This is contained in a statement by the group’s President, Olamide Funsho and Secretary,Continue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Girls’ advocates have decried the high level of illiteracy among younger Nigerians due to the lack of education, especially at the basic levels. They disclosed this on Thursday at the opening of the 20th Outreach of the August Girls’ Assembly (AGA), one of the largest gatherings ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday received electoral management innovative tools from the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN). The tools came through the Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), to further enhance Nigeria’s electoral system. The technology tools, received by the INEC Chairman,Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has called for patronage of indigenous engineering firms for accelerated infrastructural development and nation’s economic growth. Zulum made call at the 31st Engineering Assembly of Council for Regulatory of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that in recognition ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Two hundred women in Sokoto State are to benefit from the French Government and Neem Foundation’s 100,000 Euro (N84m) entrepreneurship training project. French Deputy Ambassador in Nigeria, Mr Olivier Chatelais, disclosed this at the launch of the programme on Wednesday in Abuja. The project is taggedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A Maiduguri-based group, the Concerned North East Citizens (CNEC), has described the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, as a detribalised and professional soldier with impeccable records. The group said this in a statement issued y its Secretary-General, Awwal Ahmed, on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will sustain the utilisation of emerging technologies to enhance efficiency in its operations. This is contained in a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in Abuja. Lagbaja said thisContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A contractor, Mr Christian Igbo, on Tuesday prayed an FCT High Court, Abuja to dismiss an application by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) seeking an order setting aside its judgment against the corps and others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that JusticeContinue Reading
Prof. Benjamin Kumai-Gugong By Stella Kabruk Prof. Benjamin Kumai-Gugong, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Sports Development, says his target is to place the state on the global map in sports development. Kumai-Gugong said this in a statement in Kaduna on Tuesday. ”Our team will work tirelessly to create anContinue Reading
Retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Niger Delta Integrity Group (NDIG) has alerted the Federal Government of some unqualified individuals trying secure jobs at the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) at all costs. The Convener of the group, Dr Boma Horsfall said this in a statement on TuesdayContinue Reading
