By Mercy Omoike The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter, has assured residents of a drop in the price of poultry produce following the intervention of the Lagos State Government ‘Ounje Eko’ Phase 2 Farmers’ Subsidy Programme. PAN Vice-President and Chairman of the Aiyedoto Poultry Farmers Settlement, MrContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Pioneer Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, has called for the establishment of state police to curb the increasing rate of insecurity in the country. Okeke made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of a book, “My Stewardship, Compendium ofContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Mohammed Ndarani, (SAN) has sympathised with Gov. Umar Bago of Niger over the abduction of students of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, and called for Nigerians’ support. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Ndarani described the incident as heartbreakingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Centennial Lions Club has attributed its successes over the years to unity and selfless service among members to humanity. Lion Charles Aneni, the Club Secretary stated this during the club’s 10th Year Anniversary, installation of its 10th President, Lion Okonkwo Daniel and Investiture CeremonyContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is determined more than ever before to end the current challenges facing the country. Idris stated this on Saturdy in Abuja at a reception and fund raising dinner, organised in honour of theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Johannesburg for Luanda to represent President Bola Tinubu at the AU-EU Summit scheduled for Angola. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, made this known in a statement on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON–D7G), has successfully assembled about 1,000 units of the upgraded “DG-103” rifle in two months of start of operations in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the DG-103 is a locally licensed version of the reliable Russian KalashnikovContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Sunday convened an extended security meeting with heads of defence and intelligence agencies to review ongoing operations and stabilise areas affected by recent abductions. In a post on his verified X handle, the President said the meeting, taking place at the State House,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of Police personnel attached to ‘Very Important Persons’ (VIPs) nationwide, directing that the officers be redeployed to strengthen core policing duties across communities. This followed a security meeting the president held on Sunday in Abuja with service chiefs,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has reaffirmed the embassy’s commitment to deepening Nigeria-Israel diplomatic relations in the area sports. Freeman communicated this on Saturday during an event celebrating the life of Moshe ‘Jerry’ Halevi, Nigeria’s first football manager and coach, who served from 1960Continue Reading
