By Monday Ijeh The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended Federal Government’s commitment towards enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Abubakar said so far, more than 70 new aircraft were acquired by the government to boost training and combat readiness ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo A total of 54,171 inmates out of the 79,076 inmates in correctional centres nationwide as at July 31, are awaiting-trial persons. Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Haliru Nababa gave the figure on Thursday in Abuja at an international conference on prisoners’ justice. The conferenceContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has charged member Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS to continue to consider all options in finding a peaceful resolution to the Niger Republic political crises. He stated this at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic ofContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has called for the protection of Lions by reducing illegal bushmeat consumption and supporting better protection of their shrinking habitat. The organization also calls for championing anti-poaching measures. Mr Kelechukwu Iruoma, Wild Africa Fund Nigeria Representative, made the call in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are holding a meeting on Thursday in Abuja on the political situation in the Niger Republic. The leaders are to decide on the next lines of action after the series of propositionContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Senate President Godswill Akpiabio has announced the composition and leadership of standing committees. The announcement was made shortly after lawmakers recovened from their short break after confirmation of the ministerial nominees. in the late hours of Monday plenary. The standing committees has Senators Solomon Adeola, (APC -Ogun)Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead counsel to the NLC, Falana and Falana’s Chambers and obtained by the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underlined his support for ongoing mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) in the wake of the July 26 coup in Niger. UN Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq said this while answering questions from journalists onContinue Reading
By Chinyere Nwachukwu The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 262,803 candidates who wrote the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mr Patrick Areghan, the council’s Head of National Office (HNO), said this at a news conference to announce the release of the results.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during Monday’s plenary. The nominees include Sen. Abubakar Kyari (Borno ); Abubakar Momoh (Edo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Prof.Continue Reading
