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House Committee On Sports Commends Tinubu For 227% Budget Increase, Pledges Support For Sports Development
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative approach to sports funding in the...
Governor Lawal Reaffirms Support For NAF As Fact-Finding Team Investigates Zamfara Airstrike
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has pledged to support the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fact-finding team in Gusau.
The team, led by Air Vice Marshal Edward...
Press Freedom Under Threat: Four Journalists Detained, Global Rights Criticises GTBank
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Global Rights has condemned the prolonged detention of four journalists—Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Roland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami—since September 2024, labeling it a travesty of justice.
The journalists...
IGP Orders Training For Police Investigators, Weekly Lectures To Enhance Professionalism
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more professional and accountable Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking during a virtual conference held on...
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU for 2025 Hajj
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a smooth and fulfilling Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims, as both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Lanre Ogundipe
Oyo State's sobriquet was not acquired without historical evidence or background. The word - pacesetter - became a watchword as a result of the dint of unceasing work to distinguish itself among the states in Nigeria. Ajise bi...
Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji, who served as the pioneer commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs in Imo State, has called on the governors in the Southeast to be resolute and Igbo-centered on the issue of security in the region....
December Stampede: Kaigama Urges Unity, Compassion At Memorial Mass For Victims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has held a memorial mass for the victims of the tragic December 21st, 2024 stampede, which claimed 10 lives and left 11 injured during...
Coordinated Air-Ground Offensive Deals Devastating Blow To Bandits In Zamfara
Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a significant victory against banditry in Zamfara State, has dealt a crushing blow to the stronghold of notorious bandit leader Kachallah Bello Turji on Fakai Hills.
The...
Army Chief Approves Major Redeployment, Enhances Defence Media Operations
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a strategic overhaul to strengthen operational effectiveness and address emerging security challenges, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment of senior Nigerian...
IGP Launches New Year Strategic Action Plan To Combat Crime Nationwide
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has set the tone for a safer 2025 by directing police commands and formations nationwide to adopt a New Year Strategic...
Palpable tension takes over Awo-Idemili as well as neighbouring communities in Orsu Local Government Area in Imo state, and parts of Ihiala local Government Area and Nnewi South Local Government Areas of Anambra State over recent upsurge in killings...
Ohaneze Ndígbo: APC Pledges Support To Azuta-Mbata Led Administration
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the 13th President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndígbo.
In a statement by its National...
CISLAC Commends Return Of $52.88m Looted Funds, Calls For Transparency
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has applauded the repatriation of $52.88 million recovered from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United States government.
In a statement, CISLAC’s...
Reps Committee Decries Poor Implementation of 2024 Capital Budget
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has expressed concerns over the poor implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget, which currently stands at just...
WMO Warns of Escalating Heat in 2025, As Nigerians Brace for Climate Impacts
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned of the continuation of record-breaking heat in 2025, cautioning that unchecked human activities could accelerate climate change with catastrophic...
INEC Seeks N126 Billion Budget For 2025 Elections Gives Reasons
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a proposed N40 billion budget allocation for 2025, successfully persuading the National Assembly's Joint Committee on INEC and Electoral Matters to...
Armed Forces of Nigeria Continue Onslaught Against Insecurity, Oil Theft
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued to intensify their counter-insurgency efforts across the country, achieving significant results in the past week.
According to a press release by the Director...
Police To Commence Enforcement Of Third-Party Insurance Next Month
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria Police Force has announced February 1, 2025, as the start date for the enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance laws nationwide.
This was revealed during a meeting between the InspectorGeneral of...
FS Initiative Launches Organic Seeds Project to Boost Food Security in Africa
The Farmers Support Initiative, FS Initiative, has unveiled its ambitious Organic Seeds Project, a multi-million-pound initiative aimed at preserving organic seeds across Africa.
The project’s first meeting, held virtually...
Borno Attack: IGP Orders Clampdown on Cop Killers, Pledges Justice for Fallen Officers
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the deadly attack on the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State, which claimed the lives of two...
Nigeria, China Strengthen Bilateral Ties As Foreign Ministers Hold High-Level Talks
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has emphasised the enduring friendship between Nigeria and China, underscoring their shared history of cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, and...
New Defence Perm Sec Aduda Lauds NAF Collaboration, Commits To Unwavering Support
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its strategic collaboration with sister...
Police Neutralise Kidnappers, Rescue Victims in High-Stakes Operations
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to combating kidnapping and restoring safety nationwide through strategic operations.
In a rescue mission on December 31, 2024, in Kwande LGA, Benue State, police...
APC's Ganduje Dismisses Obi's Claim Of Threat To Life As Falsehood
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has refuted allegations by Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, claiming threats to his...
NCDC Alerts Nigerians on Human Metapneumovirus Preparedness
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, has issued an advisory to raise awareness about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following a global rise...
Troops Foil ISWAP Attack in Borno, Kill 34 Terrorists
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces successfully repelled an attack by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Sabon Gari village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The terrorists, riding motorcycles and gun...
NAF Engineers Revive Aircraft Grounded For 23 Years
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully reactivated a Dornier DO-228 aircraft that had been grounded for 23 years.
The aircraft, formerly operated by the defunct Ministry of Mines, Power, and Steel,...
By Kelechi Ugo.
Workers of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State have praised the serving Executive Chairman of the Council,Hon. Chika Okoroike over his laudable achievements.
According to the statement signed by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Local...
ECOWAS Group Adopts New Guidelines For UN Representation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The ECOWAS Group at the United Nations has adopted new guidelines to enhance the representation of its member states in UN committees, organs, and specialised agencies.
During its final sitting in 2024,...
