By Ibironke Ariyo The Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has commended the Bwari Area Council for donating three hectares of land to its FCT Command. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Dr Adedotun Aridegbe, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Adepoju gaveContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Maj.-Gen. Nosakhare Ugbo, says the massive deployment of troops for military operations among the civil populace requires new approach in handling human rights issues. Ugbo said this at the maiden seminar on human rights, organised for troops of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says securing a country like Nigeria within the ambit of contemporary security environment requires harnessing the support of the citizens. Lagbaja, represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, said this at the maiden edition ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The OurNigeria News Magazine has selected former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai to chair its 10th “Unsung Heroes ” award slated for Nov. 11, in Abuja. The Chairman of the Award Planning Committee, Dr AK Peters said at a news conference on Tuesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has stressed the need for wives of military personnel to pay adequate attention to their mental health and wellbeing. Mrs Musa said this on Tuesday at a seminar with the theme, “Self Care andContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Anglican Communion Diocese of Makurdi has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in fighting corruption in the Church and the nation. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren. Uwujaren statedContinue Reading
Prof. Rufai Ahmed, the immediate past National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has left the party. Rufai, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said he decided to quit “after consulting widely”. His action is considered by observers as a huge blow to the party that hasContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 alleged internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said this in A statement on Tuesday in Abuja According to him, the suspects were arrested on Saturday at Ologolo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, OyoContinue Reading
Sen. David Umah By Perpetua Onuegbu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, says contractors using asphalt in road construction must sign an indemnity agreement of 30 years duration of the roads with the ministry. Umahi said this on Monday in Abuja at a news conference to unfold the generalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says Africa requires political stability to attract foreign direct investment to achieve sustainable economic growth and development. Akume said this while delivering Graduation Lecture for participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, onContinue Reading
