By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has recovered over N248 billion, 105 million dollars and secured 3455 convictions in its fight against corruption in the last one year. Its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, announced this on Thursday in Abuja, at a news conference toContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa/Angela Atabo Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwz has stated the Federal Government’s commitment to provide affordable housing for low-income earners in Nigeria. Dangiwa said this at an event to mark the 2024 World Habitat Day in Abuja on Thursday. The World Habitat Day is aContinue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Malam Ali M. Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), says the agency will deploy modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to enhance quality service delivery. He stated this on Thursday during an assessment tour to the Bauchi Zonal office of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has refuted the rumoured death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, by some individuals on social platforms. The army refuted the rumour in a post on its official X Handle on Sunday, tagging a post by one Jackson Ude as:Continue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Army Headquarters will upgrade existing equipment and procure new platforms for the Artillery Corps to boost its operational capabilities. He stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of Exercise Vulcan Glow X, 2024 , FirepowerContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has donated N100 million to the survivors and deceased families of petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Majiya town of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa. Kabir-Yusuf announced this during a sympathy visit to Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), says litigations is delaying the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Fund creation and implementation. HOSTCOM said pending issues by host communities in choosing members and chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), also delayed the implementation ofContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The police command in Lagos has confirmed the death of a young woman, whose identity is unknown, in a hotel at the Dopemu area of the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. He said the incidentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has led a team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts to acquire fighter jets and helicopters from Italy. Members of the delegation include officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, to finalise acquisition of fighter jetsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Nigeria was not snubbed in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, as some reports have claimed, says Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Onanuga said this in a statement titled, “Setting the Record Straight,” on Sunday. He said the country didContinue Reading
