Niger lawmakers blame upsurge banditry on failed roads
Members of the Niger State House of Assembly, yesterday, raised the alarm over the deplorable condition of Federal roads in the state, even as Governor Umaru Bago presented a 2024 budget of N613.274 billion proposal to the House of Assembly for approval.
Kaduna bombing: Anybody found culpable will be punished — CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa has vowed that anybody found culpable in the Kaduna bombing incident would be punished.
NAFDAC: ‘Our mother died for nothing’ – Late Dora Akunyili’s son
“Sadly, she died because she was so engrossed in her work for NAFDAC that she delayed her fibroid hysterectomy for years, which later was found to be cancerous.”
Expert speaks on fortifying Nigeria’s financial sector against cybersecurity risks amid economic challenges
By Etop Ekanem As the Nigerian financial sector constantly faces an escalating cybersecurity threat and mounting economic instability, a seasoned expert in financial analysis and corporate risk management, Ayodeji Ikudabo has advocated for a comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework. She recently stated in a media release that in 2023, a substantial portion of fraud proceeds […]
Let’s work for better 2024 — Sen Dickson
The former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, in a Christmas message, has asked Nigerians to work together for a better future as the new year beckons.
“Dey your dey…nobody worry nobody”, By Rotimi Fasan
The student seems to have learned a lot at the feet of his master. This seems to be the case between Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, and his protege, the current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Until a few weeks ago, it didn’t look as if anything could go wrong or come […]
The Palestinians and Israelis: Hate without an end? (Part 5)
The momentary peace that began on 24th November, came to an end on 8th December after only 10 days. The truce ended when the Israeli Iron dome intercepted rockets launched from Gaza. In response, Israel resumed air and ground attacks on Gaza. Hamas claimed responsibility for the rockets later, stating that they were a misfire. It is […]
LASG approves N6,500 subsidy per blood unit submitted for screening
Worried by the impact of economic challenges on residents and to ensure easier access to life-saving blood for all, the Lagos State Government has approved a N6,500 subsidy per blood unit on the costs associated with screening blood products in the state.
IPOB fingered in murder of kidnapped Imo monarch
By Evelyn Usman Some suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB have been fingered in the murder of the traditional ruler of Otulu Community Amumara, in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Joe Ochulor. Recall that the late monarch was kidnapped at about 8pm, on Saturday, November 25,2023, from his […]
Digital transformation: Jiji emerges NiTA Online Marketplace of the Year
E-commerce marketplace, Jiji Nigeria has emerged the Nigeria Technology Awards, NiTA Online Marketplace of the Year.
OML 34: NEPL/ND-Western JV fetes host communities for Christmas
Operators of Oil Mining Licence (OML 34), ND-Western Asset Management Team (AMT) and Nigeria Exploration and Production Limited/Joint Venture, have expressed commitment to its oil-producing as well as non-oil and gas communities, releasing several numbers of gift items to indigenes of its operational areas. Over 36 communities including non-oil and gas producing communities benefited from […]
