Buhari To Nigerians: We Must Continually Embrace Ethics, Values That Connect Us
President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the importance of Nigerians, regardless of their socio-political backgrounds, adhering to the principles and values that connect them despite the country’s diversity. The president said Nigerians must appreciate their individual and collective contributions in nation building and press ahead as a people with a common vision of a strong and […]
Court Convicts Two Fraudsters In Ogun
Two internet fraudsters have been given a jail term of one year and asked to restitute the monies taken from their victims.This was released in a press statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Wednesday, […]
China Proffers Poverty Reduction Solution For Nigeria
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun has advised Nigerian government on how to reduce poverty in the country. He said Nigeria can reduce poverty ravaging the nation by investing in human capital development and increased investment in the critical sectors of the economy. The envoy said this in Abuja […]
UN Humanitarian Chief: Ethiopia Crisis ‘Stain on Our Conscience’
The crisis in Ethiopia is a “stain on our conscience,” the United Nations humanitarian chief said, as children and others starve to death in the Tigray region under what the U.N. has called a de facto government blockade of food, medical supplies and fuel. In an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday, Martin Griffiths issued […]
Lawmakers Race The Clock To Avert Shutdown Ahead Of Midnight Deadline
Government funding expires at midnight and Congress has not yet passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a shutdown, though Democratic leaders are on track to do so later Thursday. Lawmakers are racing the clock with the Senate and House both expected to vote to approve a short-term funding patch to keep the government open. […]
Governors From South-East Have Condemned Akunyili’s Murder
Dr. Chike Akunyili’s murder has been condemned by the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi Governor of Ebonyi State. The late Prof. Dora Akunyili, a former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, was the deceased’s widower (NAFDAC). Mr. Francis Nweze, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media […]
Declare Openly Bandits As Terrorists, Launch An All-out War On Them – Senate tells Buhari
Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to proclaim bandits who have been killing people, destroying property, and kidnapping people across the country as terrorists and declare absolute war on them. It also ordered President Buhari to ensure there was bombing of all places of bandits in order to demolish and eradicate them. The Upper Chamber […]
Insecurity: Kaduna Suspends Telecom Services In Various LG’s, Outlaws Okada Among Other
The Kaduna State government said yesterday that the shutdown of telecommunication services in some sections of the state, as well as a ban on the usage of motorcycles for business and personal purposes, have begun. The measures, according to Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs, will help the security agencies carry […]
Jet Was Going Slower Than Usual Before Crash That Killed Boston Couple
A small jet that crashed into a building in Connecticut, killing four people earlier this month, was going slower than usual as it took off from an airport runway, while witnesses saw a puff of smoke and noticed the aircraft was having trouble gaining altitude, according to a preliminary investigation report released Tuesday. The report […]
Nigeria Immigration, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties For Digital Migration Management
The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has said that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Chinese mobile technologies giant, Huawei, to provide a digital platform for seamless and effective migration management across national borders for internal security. Acting Comptroller-General , (CG), of the NIS, Isah Idris, said the need for smooth deployment of relevant […]
