By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, Inspector-General of Police, and Comptroller-General of Customs, with immediate effect. Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made this known in a statement on MondayContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Nigeria and the U.S. on Monday restated commitment to further foster partnership in the oil and gas industry to ensure energy security and transition. This decision was reached in Abuja when Amb. Geoffrey Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State (Energy), and his team visited Malam Mele Kyari,Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged the newly sworn-in Judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) to flee from temptations as their reputation and integrity mattered most. Ariwoola made the call on Monday in Abuja while administering oath on them.Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to give priority to the health and safety of Nigerians. He said that the development of a country was critically tied to the health of its people. The President stated this during an audience with the Co-founder of Bill and MelindaContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu will join world leaders in Paris on Thursday to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list. These countries would enjoy support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis and after effect of theContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Olufemi Akinjobi, says the army has adopted realistic training that will enhance its operations against insecurity. The GOC stated this at the 1 Division Operation planning cadre for officers within the 1 Division Area of Responsibility onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 31,675 drug offenders including 35 barons in 29 months. The Chairman, NDLEA, retired, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa said this at a briefing to mark the 2023 United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit DrugContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has started a nationwide mop-up of unregistered herbal medicines. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. She said that the action followed aContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan An Area Court sitting in Jos on Monday sentenced a 24-year-old butcher, Mathew Danjuma, to one year imprisonment for stabbing his colleague. The judge, Mr hawomi Bokkos, who jailed Danjuma after he confessed to the crime, however, gave him an option of N50,000 fine. He also orderedContinue Reading
By George Edomwonyi Managing Director of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Mr Saliu Ahmed says the N8 billion Jattu Dam in Edo will be completed in 2028. Ahmed made the declaration on Saturday at the dam site in Ayoghena, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo during site visitation andContinue Reading
