By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, says the military airstrike of Jan. 24 in Nasarawa State only targeted and eliminated terrorists. Famuyiwa said this while reacting to questions at a bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of theContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has stressed the need for stronger partnerships and awareness for Voluntary Non Remunerated Donors (VNRD) to donate blood to increase reserves in the country. Prof. Kenneth Halim, the Zonal Director, NBSC South South Office, Benin, made the call duringContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja-based NGO, has cautioned against the abuse of elders in Nigeria. Its Chief Executive Officer, Ms May Ikokwu, said this on Thursday on Abuja as the world marks the 2023 World Elders Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). NAN reports that the WorldContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF) has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara following the boat mishap that occurred in the state. Its Executive Secretary, Mrs Chinwe Uwaegbute, who described the incident as sad and avoidable, said this while speaking with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says with the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) other interested parties are free to import products once they meet the requirements. The NMDPRA said the PMS importers must meet regulations as stipulated by the PetroleumContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 9, Umuahia, Umar Sanda, has urged members of communities to collaborate with the police and other security agents, to ensure effective community policing in the South-East. Sanda, who was represented by Dr Ifeanyi Emenari, DCP Zonal Criminal Investigation Department, Umuahia,Continue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Police Command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of 12 illegal immigrants from Mali and Niger Republic. It also confirmed the arrest of 33 other suspected criminals. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Usaini-Gumel, made this known while addressing newsmen in Kano on Wednesday. TheContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has urged the Federal Government to give priority to the importation of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to cushion effect of fuel subsidy removal. The association appealed to the government to hasten completion of road rehabilitation nationwide andContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian universities (CPCNU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit the pending report of the Federal Government Negotiation Committee set up by previous administration. The committee made the call in a communique issued in Abuja CPCNU Secretary General, Prof.Continue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) says it has restored power supply to its Alagbon Transmission Substation after a fire incident. The incident, which happened about 4.32pm on Wednesday affected one of its 60 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA) power transformers in the substation. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, GeneralContinue Reading
