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 Raji Rasak The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, has restated commitment to training and retraining of troops in operational readiness to combat security challenges confronting the nation. Ajunwa stated this during the Opening Ceremony of 81 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers (WOs) and SeniorContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Donnington Nigeria Ltd has dragged Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and others to a Federal High Court, Abuja on criminal charges bordering on breach of the Money Laundering Act. Ahmad (2nd defendant) was sued alongside a company, VelocityContinue 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
