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Alleged unlawful demolition: Traders ask I-G to investigate police officers

On: May 1, 2023

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba By Taiye Agbaje Abuja Traders’ Association has asked the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Usman Baba, to order the arrest and prosecution of 30 police officers used by Urban Shelter Limited to supervise alleged illegally demolition of structures at Abuja shopping complex. The association alsoContinue Reading

World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 1, 2023

In: General News

By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called for the establishment of veterinary desks in emergency management institutions and other relevant agencies. Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu. Chairman, FCT Chapter NVMA, who made the call during the commemoration of the World Veterinary Day (WVD), on Sunday in Abuja, listedContinue Reading

Troops eliminate 3 bandits, recover weapons in Zamfara

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 30, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on Sunday neutralised three bandits in an ambush at Anka-Dan Kapani crossing in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Danmadami said the troopsContinue Reading

I’m optimistic of Oyetola’s victory at Supreme Court — Ex-Federal commissioner

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 30, 2023

In: Politics

Prof. Razaq Abubakre By Abigael Joshua Prof. Razaq Abubakre, a former Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, has expressed optimism that former Osun governor Gboyega Oyetola will reclaim his mandate at the Supreme Court. Abubakre, a retired Iwo professor and prominent indigene of Osun, spoke with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Expert says new WhatsApp feature can expose users to hacking

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 30, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Jide Awe, the Chief Exexcutive Officer, Jidaw Systems Ltd., says the new feature in WhatsApp can make users vulnerable to hacking or phishing attacks by cybercriminals. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the new WhatsApp feature enables users to operate their account on four differentContinue Reading

Sudan: FG says $1.2m negotiated on condition of war

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: General News

By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has explained that the sum of 1.2 million dollars allegedly spent in hiring buses for the evacuation of Nigerian students in Sudan was due to the dire need of the war situation. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of theContinue Reading

NFF to install VAR in regional stadiums – Gusau

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Sports

By Olayinka Owolewa The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in regional stadiums in the country as plans are underway to train and retrain referees to achieve the purpose. The President of the federation, Malam Ibrahim Gusau, stated this on Saturday in IlorinContinue Reading

APC group canvasses support for Akpabio for Senate President, Jibrin as deputy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Politics

By Naomi Sharang Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) Members Forum, a registered group of all party members, has backed the call for the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio as the President of the 10th Senate. Mr Okpokwu Ogenyi, Convener of the group, while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday alsoContinue Reading

IOM trains 19 women, 43 others on carpentry in Edo

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: General News

By Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Saturday graduated 62 youths, including 19 women on wood vocation under its community based reintegration programme in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was carried out under IOM’s Nigeria: Promoting Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood forContinue Reading

NEWS ANALYSIS: Irede Foundation brings succor to children amputees

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Features

A News Analysis by Fabian Ekeruche, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Parents who have children with disabilities struggle so much to create an accommodating and inclusive atmosphere for their children because of the way society perceive Persons With Disability (PWDs). They incur extra costs in making sure that their wardsContinue Reading

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