Uganda election, clarion call for African youths, says Pan-African Youth Commissioner
Following the defeat of Bobi Wine in the just-concluded Uganda's presidential election, Commissioner for Youth Political Participation, Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), Ambassador Oladele Nihi, has described the outcome of the election as a slap on the faces of African youths and a clarion call on Nigerian youths.
FG approves NIN enrolment centre for diplomats
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has approved the setting up of a National Identity Number (NIN), Enrolment Centre at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
AfCFTA: Commodity Exchange positions Nigeria for effective operations
The Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), has been positioned to facilitate efficient export of commodities as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) takes off.
Over 8,000 passengers access e-ticketing on Abuja-Kaduna rail line
More than 8,000 passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train route have accessed the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) e-ticketing platform three days after its test running. A statement by Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni, Media Assistant to Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the Federal Government on Wednesday announced the commencement of the test run. She said that e-ticketing on […]
Soldier, 5 civilians Killed, three others injured in Maiduguri
A Soldier and five Civilians were reportedly killed while three others sustained gunshot wounds after a misunderstanding over toasting of a prostitute at a local beer joint situated near the demolished controversial hotel ‘Barka Da Zuwa’ along Baga road, Jajeri Community of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Policemen feared killed by bandits in Kaduna
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Some policemen were feared killed by bandits in Farinruwa area near Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. When contacted for official reaction to the development, the Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, in Kaduna, Mohammed Jalige said, “A release will be issued soon. Thanks. ” However, the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union ( […]
Late Gana’s loyalists raid Benue community, kill 3, raze houses
Three persons were reportedly killed weekend, at Dyom village near Senga community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, when armed men in military camouflage, said to be loyalists of late militia leader Terwase Agwaza also known as Gana, invaded.
Bandits kill ward head, 80-year-old woman, others in Kaduna
Security agencies have reported the killing of an aged woman in Sharu village, Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.
Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State said on Sunday, that the armed bandits invaded the village and raided several homes.
Navy arrest 24 oil bunkerers in Ondo, intercepts over 100,000 litres of diesel
By Dayo Johnson – Akure Twenty four suspected oil bunkerers have been arrested by the anti patrol team of the Nigerian Navy in Ondo state. The Commanding Officer of the Forward Operating Base, FOB of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State, Captain, Navy Shaibu Mohammed Ahmed said six boats loaded with over 100,000 litres […]
NEMA, SEMA distribute relief materials to 2020 disaster victims in Delta
By Festus Ahon The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA in collaboration with Delta State Emergency Relief Agency, SEMA, weekend commenced direct distribution of relief items to victims of the 2020 flood in 16 Local Government Areas of the State. The State Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr Mofe Pirah who flagged off the distribution ceremony […]
2023 Election: We didn’t endorse Tinubu — Ondo, Ekiti former Speakers
FORMER Speakers of the House of Assembly in Ondo and Ekiti states have dissociated themselves from the purported endorsement of a National Leader of the All-Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election.
Suspension of schools’ resumption applies to all educational institutions in Edo — Govt
Edo State Government has said that the suspension of schools’ resumption was applicable to all educational institutions in the state.
Over 8,000 passengers access e-ticketing on Abuja-Kaduna train route
Less than a week of the commencement of e-ticketing on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line, over 8,000 passengers have accessed the portal, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said.
We’ve capacity to conduct 600 COVID-19 tests daily in Edo — Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has built capacity to conduct 600 coronaviruses (COVID-19) tests daily, even as there are three additional Real Time-PCR Molecular Reference Laboratory operational in the state.
We have capacity to conduct 600 COVID-19 tests daily in Edo – Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that Edo State has built the capacity to conduct 600 coronavirus (COVID-19) tests daily, even as there are three additional Real Time-PCR Molecular Reference Laboratory operational in the state. The governor urged stakeholders and residents to support the government’s efforts to contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 […]
NAF destroys 6 gun trucks, Boko Haram backup in Borno
After successfully repelling a Boko Haram/ Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ attack on Marte, with the destruction of seven gun trucks by a combined ground and air operations, the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole, on Saturday night, obliterated additional six gun trucks and eliminated scores of terrorists, who were attempting to reinforce their colleagues in the attack.
