By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the troops neutralised no fewer than 974 terrorists, apprehended 621 others, and rescued 466 hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the month of February. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while giving update on theContinue Reading
By Ali Baba-Inuwa The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report, has revealed that democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries in spite of major challenges. This is contained in a statement by the Communications Officer, International IDEA Africa and West Asia Regional Office, Mr Sami Ahmed inContinue Reading
Advocacy By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged religious leaders, community heads, parents and other stakeholders to heighten advocacy on the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking. The FCT Commander of NDLEA, Mr Kabir Tsakuwa made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a pre-eventContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Renowned publisher, Azuh Arinze, has dedicated his newly published book, “Anything And Everything Journalism”, to two of Nigeria’s greatest journalists, Dele Giwa and Dimgba Igwe, whose sudden deaths shook the nation. Arinze, who disclosed this in a statement, in Lagos on Thursday, said that the 448-pageContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), project of the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Thursday launched the Agribusiness Innovative Forum (LAbIF) in Calabar. Dr Abiodun Sanni, National Project Coordinator of LIFE-ND in Calabar, described the forum as a multi-stakeholderContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to urgently stabilise prices of construction materials to safeguard Nigeria’s infrastructure development. The President of the institute, Mr Kene Nzekwe, made the call at a news conference in Abuja. Nzekwe said that Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has advised customers of closed banks to utilise the virtual verification platforms for payment of their deposits. NDIC’s Managing Director, Bello Hassan, gave the advise on Thursday during the NDIC Special Day at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Kaduna.Continue Reading
How influx of displaced persons fuels insecurity in northern Kaduna By Mustapha Adamu Yauri, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a rented apartment at Layin Zomo area of Sabon Gari Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State Malama Maryam Aminu subs as she packs her belongings. Aminu and her family membersContinue Reading
Anything and Everything Journalism, a book authored by a foremost journalist, Azuh Arinze, will be formally presented to the public on March 25. Arinze, publisher/Editor-in-Chief of YES INTERNATIONAL Magazine, dedicated the 448-page book to his deceased comrades, Dele Giwa and Dimgba Igwe. Giwa, one of Nigeria’s most charismatic journalists, wasContinue Reading
