The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the military eliminated a total of 8,034 terrorists, apprehended 11,623 suspects and rescued 6,376 kidnapped hostages from January to December. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made this known while briefing journalists on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Buba said … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Wednesday, presented an Appropriation Bill of N545 billion to the State House of Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year. Presenting the budget at the state assembly’s chamber, Governor Lawal said the 2025 budget comprises 28 per cent recurrent expenditure amounting to N151,680,000, while the capital expenditure stood at N393,334,575, … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos. The theme of the conference is: “Strengthening … Read more
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, described Chidinma Adetshina’s remarkable feat as a testament to her dedication, resilience and passion for excellence. According to her, Ms Adetshina’s accomplishment brings pride to Nigeria and inspires a generation of young women to strive for greatness. The grand finale of the 2024 … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities. The president said this in a special message to commemorate the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. “President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the National Youth Council of … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, issued an arrest warrant against the Managing Director (MD) of Dana Air, Hathiramani Ranesh, over alleged refusal to appear in court to stand trial. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a ruling, held that the arrest of Mr Ranesh is necessary following his refusal to appear in court after … Read more
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 52 people died in 87 road crashes between May and June in the state. FRSC Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, gave the figure on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. Mr Uga said other 264 persons also sustained … Read more
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says four Nigerian professors have been selected to hold key positions in the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. The Director-General (D-G) of NTAC, Yusuf Yakub, said this on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Yakub spoke when the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and … Read more
Nigeria’s domestic air cargo industry is suffering due to lack of cargo aircraft for dedicated transport of cargoes within the country. The General Sales Agents (GSAs) are only making use of belly aircraft to move cargoes, as they seek a more coordinated air cargo development strategy. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Ehi Multi … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly killed Samson Omoarebokhae, a senior special assistant to the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku. Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, the special adviser to the speaker on media, disclosed this on Monday in Benin, saying the speaker had sent a condolence message to the family of the slain aide. Mrs Adodo-Ebojele said … Read more
