Group urges Okowa to appoint Isoko South Commissioner’s slot from Erohwa/Umeh ward
A political pressure group under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko Nation, Isoko Political Watchdog (IPW), has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to appoint the next commissioner slot already zoned to Isoko South Constituency 11 in Isoko South LGA of Delta State from Erohwa/Umeh Ward 8.
Major General CG Musa appointed Theater Commander, Operation Hardin Kai; Nwachukwu is new Director, Army Public Relations
A new Theatre Commander has been appointed for Operation Hardin Kai, the counter insurgency operation battling to rid the North East of Nigeria, of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
Tackling Weather-Related Calamities: NAF order’s installation of Automatic Weather Observation Stations in all its flight facilities
Aftermath of the unfortunate NAF Beech-craft air crash in Kaduna, on May 21, 2021 which resulted in the death of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and ten other military personnel, the Nigerian Airforce said on Thursday that it has ordered the installation of Automatic Weather Observation Stations in all its airlift and flight facilities in the country.
Nigerian Army names Gen Onyema Nwachukwu new spokesperson
he Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations, insider sources have disclosed
Nnamdi Kanu replies Buhari, describes his Arise TV interview as pathetic
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Director of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Thursday evening replied President Muhammadu Buhari, over his alleged description of Biafra as a dot in Nigeria.
Insecurity: El-Rufai calls for inter-agency cooperation
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai has said that tackling insecurity requires cooperation of all states and for security managers as well as intelligence agencies to share information
MTN shareholders to receive N9.40 dividend per share
By Providence Adeyinka MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the payment of N9.40 as total dividend for the year ended December 31, 2020, representing 18.7 percent over N7.92 declared in 2019. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Lagos, Chairman of the company, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, said that despite the challenging operating conditions […]
NGX market indices up 0.10% in bullish trading
The bullish run in the local bourse persisted on Thursday with the key market indicators increasing further by 0.10 per cent. Consequently, the All-Share Index advanced by 39.15 points or 0.10 per cent to close at 39,210.10 from 39,170.95 recorded on Wednesday. Accordingly, month-to-date gain increased to 2.0 per cent, while year-to-date loss moderated to […]
Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Grove Estate donates medical equipment for cataract surgery
Rotary Club of Lagos Palmgrove Estate has donated surgical equipment to carry out cataract surgery in Nigeria, worth 250,000 dollars to Indo Eye Care Foundation, the caretaker of the biggest Eye Hospital in Africa as well as in the District. At the event which took place in the Eye hospital located along Murtala Mohammed International […]
Eystone Development names CEO, COO
Eystone Development, a property development company, providing affordable housing across strategic locations in the country, has announced Hassan Ismail as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Sadiq Kosoko as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
SONPED tasks Jonathan on Africa’s peace, stability
The Executive Secretary of the Society for Neighbourhood Peace and Development, Barrister George Utomhim, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to do more to facilitate peace and stability in West Africa.
Stemming illegal timber exports from Nigeria
On May 26, 2021, the Nigerian Human Rights Community, NHRC, in a press conference titled, “Illegal Wood Export in Nigeria and the Far-reaching Consequences on Economy, Human Rights and Sustainable Development in Nigeria”, raised the alarm on the activities of Chinese, Lebanese and Korean illegal loggers in Nigeria’s forests. According to the NHRC, these […]
Taiwo Agbaje’s makes impact on Ogun State as a town planner, as GIS specialist
Taiwo Agbaje, a distinguished Town Planner and GIS Specialist with expertise in GeoAI, GeoInformatics, and Geospatial Analytics, has significantly contributed to the development and planning of Ogun State, Nigeria.
Buhari: We’ll tackle those attacking security personnel, wielding AK-47s
President Muhammadu Buhari says his directive to security agencies to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place. The president also vowed that his administration would act firmly and decisively ‘‘against any and all persons found attacking our Police Force and other security personnel”. Mr Femi Adesina, […]
Reps ask FG to end abuses in Orphanages, ensure protection of children
House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to collaborate with relevant agencies of government to ensure the registration as well as the safety of the children in Orphanages. The House also urged the ministry to regularly monitor and review the operational activities of orphanage operators. […]
CBN to introduce digital currency before year-end
By Emma Ujah & Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plan to launch its digital currency before end of this year. The apex bank has also intensified efforts through awareness fair for easy access to its various intervention fund. The decision on digital currency was a major outcome of yesterday’s Bankers’ […]
