By Ibironke Ariyo A group, Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), on Tuesday congratulated Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo on his re-election for a second term in office. Uzodinma won the off-cycle governorship poll in the state, which held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. CYMS Director General, ChiefContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Army Headquarters Garrison has commenced combat proficiency competition for officers and soldiers drawn from units and formations under it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, which began on Tuesday in Abuja, was to enhance the combat readiness of troops. The Commander,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will be deliberate in building a combat effective lethal force for the protection of the country. Lagbaja said this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Clubhouse at the Tukur YusufContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The German Government has pledged 20 million euros for the management of transboundary water resources and adaptation to climate change in the Niger Basin member countries for 2024. The nine Niger Basin Authority (NBA) countries are: Niger, Benin, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Cameroon, Cote D’ivoire, Burkina Faso andContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been selected by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League as part of a special delegation mandated to initiate immediate international action to halt the ongoing war in Gaza. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, inContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says he respects President Bola Tinubu for his sense of dedication to service and humanity. He stated this on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He said that the president has enjoyed the support ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Citizens Advocacy Group on Mental Health Nigeria, on Tuesday called for the inclusion of mental health care into services covered by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Mr Ameh Zion, who spoke on behalf of the group, told newsmen in Abuja that the inclusion would ensureContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian As Nigerians prepare for the yuletide and the attendant travels, the Ford Foundation’s Office of West Africa, has provided funding support to help the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). According to Dr ChiChi Aniagolu, Ford Foundation’s Regional Director in West Africa, in a statement madeContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) hub and the GIZ Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Nigeria, have built the capacity of civil servants to keep abreast with data protection and global best practice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports thatContinue Reading
Maj. -Gen. Aderonke Kale By Mariam Akande A member of House of Representatives, Mr Kayode Akiolu, has called on the Nigerian Army to deepen gender equality in the force. Akiolu, who represents Lagos Island Constituency II at the lower house, made the call in a statement by his mediaContinue Reading
