By Philip Yatai Al Masaareef Foundation, working to address gaps in education, healthcare and sustainable development, has mobilised 500 secondary school students to fight drug abuse among youths in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The foundation’s initiator and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Hauwa Wambai, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Luka Nizassan, Etsu of Kwali, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Nigeria’s future is at stake following the high rate of drug abuse among the youths. Nizassan expressed the concern in Abuja on Tuesday, at a one-day Rise Above Conference, with theContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy confiscated more than 8.1 million barrels of stolen crude oil and 86,500 MT of illegally refined AGO in four years.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for greater commitment and effective collaboration on emergency management to enhance disaster response capabilities in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said this on Monday in Abuja at a training workshop aimed at encouragingContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA) is set to inaugurate a nationwide campaign aimed at achieving zero Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the Ember Months. Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, the National President of ROSOWA, stated this at a visit to the National Trauma Centre andContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says he will continue to prioritise the welfare and health of the personnel for utmost service delivery. Oluyede said this after inaugurating an 84-bed space accommodation facility for military interns at the 66 Nigerian Army ReferenceContinue Reading
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that victims of terrorism get justice.Continue Reading
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), has said that the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists poses a threat to counterterrorism operations.Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have neutralised over 50 Boko Haram members during a cross-fire at Farin- Kasa Area, Chukun LGA in Kaduna. A statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, said that the incident took place on Tuesday. Continue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma The Police Command in Bayelsa has warned blue economy saboteurs to avoid the state, saying it would use every legal means to protect Nigeria’s economic interest. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Francis Alonyenu, said this in Yenagoa during an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
