By Sumaila Ogbaje As part of efforts to promote stability in areas affected by insurgency, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has donated educational facilities and boreholes to Toumour community in Diffa Region, Niger Republic. The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, made this knownContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to recognise and reward excellence, innovation, and dedication in the Civil Service. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCS), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Thursday at a Workshop on Rewards and Recognition Selection System, organised by herContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Dr Hammajam Adamu, Head Panelist, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Scheme 2023, says applicants interviewed for the scheme have shown interest in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cloud Computing. Adamu, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) in Ibadan onContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), Mr Osi Braimah, has warned that the board would be strict on enforcement by arresting cattle rearers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He gave the warning during the monitoring exercise conducted along the airport road, in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the shelving of the proposed plan of electricity tariff hike by July 1 for the collective good and safety of Nigerians. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this in a statement titled “Shelve this tariff hike” and made availableContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Thursday, assumed office as the 22nd air chief as Air Marshal Oladayo Amao bowed out of the service. Until his appointment, the new CAS was the Chief of Standards andContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated 143 newly promoted personnel in the state with their new ranks. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, its Commandant, Ahmad Gandi, who congratulated the decorated personnel for the feats, advised them to putContinue Reading
Late Mrs Maryam Babangida By Justina Auta The Federal Government has immortalised late Mrs Maryam Babangida by renaming the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) after her in recognition of the impacts of her projects on women, especially those at the rural areas. Mrs Monilola Udoh, the Permanent Secretary, FederalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Naval Headquarters has dismissed as false, the allegation that the outgoing Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, had refused to handover to the newly appointed chief, Rear Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, in aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mrs Mary Danlami, stood at the entrance of the emergency unit in the hospital looking dejected with tears streaming down her cheeks, as she awaits the doctor’s for counsel concerning her daughter, who was rushed in some hours ago. Eight-year old Mercy,Continue Reading
