NSCDC raids blackspot in Kwara recovers 4 motorcycles, arrest 2
Detectives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara on Wednesday arrested two persons suspected to be involved in receiving stolen items and other criminal activities in Omu-Aran during a raid. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four motorcycles and motor engines suspected to have been stolen were also recovered […]
Ochei thanks Buhari, pledges unalloyed commitment to excellence at NIMASA
The Executive Director, Maritme Labour and Cabotage Services – Designate of the Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency,( NIMASA), Rt Hon Victor Ochei, has expressed his profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing him to the executive board, just as he also pledged total commitment to ensuring that NIMASA becomes a model of excellence, in line with the founding objectives of the agency.
NDDC: IYC frowns at the inauguration of Advisory and monitoring committee without a substantive board
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has said that inaugurating Advisory and Monitoring Committees for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) without a substantive board in place is akin to building a house without foundation.
Japanese Govt. donates N26m rice mill project to Edo
Japanese Government has donated a rice mill worth over N26 million to Edo Government as part of efforts to facilitate rice production and improve livelihood in the state. Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yutaka Kikuta, said this while addressing journalists in Benin after a courtesy visit to the Secretary to Edo Government, Mr Osarodion Ogie, at […]
From Ethical Hacker to Fintech CTO: An interview with Ayoola Samagbeyi
By Emmanuel Okogba Ayoola Samagbeyi is a technology executive and Head of Engineering at Kuda, with over a decade of experience architecting, scaling, and governing financial platforms across Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver resilient, compliant, […]
Makinde’s wife speaks against women violence
The wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has called on Nigerians to avoid violence against Women and Girls as the year’s International Women’s Day is being celebrated.
Iranian President Rouhani to lead anti-coronavirus fight
The Iranian government’s strategy to counter the spread of the coronavirus will be led by the president, Hassan Rouhani, according to the news agency ISNA. The suggestion came from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Wednesday report said. Up until now, the Health Ministry has taken the lead in the fight against the virus. […]
Nigeria spends $8bn vehicles’ import – NADDC
Federal Government yesterday said Nigeria spends $8 billion annually importing vehicles in to the country. The Director General of National Automotive Design and Development Council, (NADDC) Mr. Jelani Aliyu stated this during the Unveiling of Locally Made Vehicles Assembled in Nigeria.
Three to die by hanging in Zaria for conspiracy, armed robbery
By Ibrahim Hassan and Peter Duru Three persons have been sentenced to death by hanging for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery by the Kaduna State High Court 1 sitting at Dogarawa Sabon Gari Zaria. Those convicted by the Court were Jimoh Abdullahi, Ali Abdullahi, and Na Malama, all residents of Sabon Gari Zaria of Kaduna […]
Coronavirus: MURIC calls for postponement of NYSC exercise
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the postponement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch A orientation camp due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. The Director of the group, Prof. Ishaq Akintola made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. He expressed doubts over the […]
Indonesia, Belgium record first death from coronavirus
A female patient in Indonesia who was infected with the new coronavirus has died, becoming the first known fatal case in the country.the The Belgian Health Ministry disclosed this on Wednesday. The ministry reported on Wednesday that it was the first coronavirus death in the country, Belga news agency said citing a statement. The 53-year-old […]
