Commandant By Ramatu Garba Mr Bala Bawa-Bodinga has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano. The new commandant replacedContinue Reading
Ukrainians EU countries agreed Tuesday on a coordinated approach to return displaced Ukrainians, when conditions allow, and offering eligible refugees legal residence status. “Russia’s relentless, unjustified attacks on Ukraine continue. The EU’s solidarity with the Ukrainian people remains steadfast,” said Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek. “At the same timeContinue Reading
Symbols By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols. Issa-Onilu made the call in a statement to commemorate the National Ordinance Day 2025 on Tuesday in Abuja. He reminded citizens thatContinue Reading
Labour By Olawunmi Ashafa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Italy’s drive to boost productivity and attract more workers could open opportunities for Nigerian businesses and professionals. IMF, in its country focus report on Tuesday, said Italy’s economy, though resilient, faces long-term challenges. The challenges range from an ageing population,Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) says it has disbursed over N1 trillion in empowerment loans since 2015, with 62 per cent of the beneficiaries being women. DBN’s Managing Director, Mr Tony Okpanachi disclosed this on Tuesday in Yola during an empowerment programme for women. Okpanachi wasContinue Reading
Surveillance By Lilian U. Okoro Amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) some health experts have called for reactivation and strengthening of the public health surveillance system. The experts made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
Suit By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government, on Tuesday, sued a politician, Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. The FG, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025 also joined Mata (Facebook) Incorp. and X Incorp. as defendants at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The criminal charge dated Sept. 16,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi Governor on Road Safety Matters, Dr Yusuf Suberu, has urged motorists to exercise maximum caution during the rainy season to avoid preventable crashes. The governor’s aide made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says in spite of economic and logistical challenges, it succeeded in redefining the 2025 Hajj operations in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, said this while briefing stakeholders on theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged stakeholders in the transportation sector to demonstrate greater commitment toward actionable solutions to strengthen Africa’s railway systems and enhance continental connectivity. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of ACCI, made the call at the opening of the 2nd AbujaContinue Reading
