By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Nigerian armed forces have eliminated 191 terrorists, apprehended 184 and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, who made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to enhance the welfare of personnel and boost the infrastructure in army barracks, units and formations. Lagbaja made the commitment on Thursday in Abuja at the Annual Command GuestContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Delta Government says it has recorded over 60 incidents and five fatalities caused by rabies disease due to dog bites in three months in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Perez Omoun, said this on Thursday in Asaba at the inauguration of sensitisation and campaign againstContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has felicitated members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on the occasion of the Eid-El-Maulud celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja. Musa saidContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday begged President Bola Tinubu to stop the incessant attacks and carnage occasioned by the governorship electioneering in Kogi. Mr Isaiah Ijele, the Director General, New Media, SDP Campaign Council, made the plea ipat a news conference in Lokoja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has warned indigenous and expatriate contractors engaged in the construction of road projects across the country against substandard works. The minister, gave the warning in Abuja at a meeting with contractors handling federal roads, said sub-standard work was no longerContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A lawyer, Mr Donald Ayibiowu, has called on Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State not to make his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a scapegoat over allegation preferred against him by the state house of assembly. Ayibiowu, an indigene of Okelusi Town in Ondo State, made the callContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Global Migration Research Institute (GMRI), U.S. on Tuesday called for collective efforts among stakeholders to tackle irregular migration in Nigeria. Dr Williams Azuma-Ijoma, President, GMRI, U.S., made the call in Abuja at a National Workshop on Migration Issues it organised in partnership with the Universal MigrationContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has stepped up efforts to ensure that Nigeria’s beaches are clean as well as the sustainability of the environment. The Director – General of NESREA, Prof. Aliyu Jauro, stated this at a news conference organised by the agencyContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The National Association of Nigerian Students (NAN) and some groups of youth on Tuesday endorsed the Governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA), Chief Olayinka Braimoh, for the Nov. 11 Governorship Election in Kogi The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that group declared their endorsement of AAContinue Reading
