By Emmanuel Oloniruha Mrs Grace Okorie, the Proprietress of D’Green Grace Academy, Jikwoyi, Abuja, has urged all tiers of government to tackle insecurity and poverty, to address the high rate of out-of-school children in the country. Okorie said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the 2023Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe, has called for constant training of officers and soldiers to ensure optimum performance and professionalism. Aligbe made the call at the closing of the 2023 Combined Mid-Year Courses Appraisal Curriculum Harmonisation Workshop,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says education and skill acquisitions are fundamental pillars for personal and societal development. Musa said this at the graduation of participants of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) Skill Acquisition Programme on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Gami Tadanyigbe The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) in collaboration with Prof. Felicia Anumah Diabetes Centre have called on the Federal Government to implement sugar-sweetened beverages tax to help reduce diabetes and obesity in the country. The organisations made the appeal on Thursday during a sensitisation walk/rally, healthContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Dr Temitope Babajide, Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ibadan District Society, says the institute will promote networking and provide empowerment for its members. Babajide stated this during a courtesy visit to Bakertilly Nigeria in Ibadan on Thursday. She said that the association would bridgeContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary Service Welfare Office, office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), has lauded Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan HOCSF, for her concern over the wellbeing of workers. The permanent secretary made the commendation at the sendoff party, organised by the office ofContinue Reading
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Hassan Abubakar, addressing officers and men of NAF during his maiden operational tour of units to Makurdi, Benue. By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of the Air Staff, AVM Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is expecting 51 additional platforms to boostContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Acting Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, says the commission will continue to put up a fierce battle against corruption and all forms of economic and financial crimes in the country. Chukkol said this on Friday at the passing-out ceremony for 318 Economic and Financial CrimeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly installed President of Rotary Club of Abuja Metro, Mr Oritsejolomi Ayomike, has promised to provide a responsible leadership for the club with greater impact and increased participation for the year. Ayomike made the pledge at a fundraising, award presentation and his investiture ceremony as theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says Nigerian troops in various operations, eliminated several terrorists and bandits across the various theatres of operation in North East, North Central and North West. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while briefing newsmen on the operations ofContinue Reading
