Insecurity: Army chief urges troops to uphold unity, sacrifice
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation Fasan Yamma and other formations of the Nigerian Army to remain united, disciplined, and committed to defending the nation, as Muslims across Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Shaibu conveyed the message on Sunday during a special Eid-el-Fitr Sallah luncheon held for frontline personnel within […]
NAF to sustain air operations against terrorists — CAS
The Nigerian Air Force says it will sustain intensified air operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country. According to a statement shared via the agency’s X handle on Monday, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, made the commitment while honouring troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon […]
VC IUO @70: ESAMA OF BENIN GIFTS PROF. LAWRENCE EZEMONYE LUXURY CAR
The Esama of Benin, His Excellency, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, hosted a grand birthday celebration in honor of Professor Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, as he turns 70. The event was a testament to the renowned generosity of the House of Igbinedion. A beautifully decorated cake stood tall before Professor […]
Report of 150 bandits drowning in Sokoto river fake – NIWA
The National Inland Waterways Authority has debunked reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The NIWA Area Manager in charge of the Sokoto Zonal Office, Mr Bello Bala, dismissed the report as fake in an interview with […]
Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr holidays after returning from his two-day state visit […]
EDOHERMA TAKES STAND AGAINST QUACKERY: APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR MEDICAL OUTREACHES
In a bold move to safeguard the health of Edo citizens, the Edo State Health Regulatory and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned organizers of medical outreaches to seek approval before hosting events. Dr. Adesuwa Uroghide, CEO of EDOHERMA, emphasized the importance of regulation during the inaugural medical outreach, held in partnership with the Edo State […]
A’Ibom hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaians to officials
The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country. A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene […]
Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply […]
Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel
There are strong indications that Nigeria may experience higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.The Middle East conflict escalated on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on […]
Maiduguri Bombings: Don’t wait for attacks, take war to them — Sultan tells military
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday evening while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.The Sultan’s […]
