The Police Command in Ebonyi, says the explosion that claimed the lives of a couple, Mr and Mrs George Onuabuchi in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital was from gas cylinder and not from inverter battery. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesman of the Command in the state told the News Agency of Nigeria...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State government has announced the establishment of a dedicated relief fund to provide urgent assistance to victims of the recent flooding that has devastated parts of Maiduguri and its environs. A statement issued on Friday by Mr. Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Senior Special...
Lagos, Nigeria, September 12, 2024: Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have begun to emerge with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group leading the train of partners for the event slated for Thursday, October...
The House of Representatives has asked Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB, to calculate and refund to the federal government recovery accounts, the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the commission from Remita, which the bank failed to remit for a seven-year period from The Public Accounts Committee of the Lower House,...
The former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has stated his openness to accepting a vice-presidential position if he finds someone more capable of advancing the country than himself. During a recent interview with New Central TV, which was monitored on YouTube, Obi emphasized...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has carried out free medical services for over 3,370 residents in different areas of medical needs as part of its Renewed Hope Medical Mission. The scope of the medical services provided include, health promotion, antenatal care (ANC), immunization services,...
The Nigerian military troops have eliminated Halilu Sububu, a notorious terrorist in the North West. Sububu has been perpetuating his violent activities in Zamfara state, where he met his waterloo yesterday. A reliable defence intelligence source on Friday morning confirmed the daredevil criminal’s killing by troops to PRNigeria. “In...
) The Ward Party Executive Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1, says it has suspended Sen. Dino Melaye over allegations of engaging in anti party activities. Sen. Melaye is from Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1 in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi. Melaye’s suspension was announced in...
The Federal Government has assured the public that the Alau Dam in Borno did not collapse during recent flooding, attributing the overflow to climate change and unusually heavy rainfall. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, extended the government’s condolences to the people of Borno State during...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that by providing Ukraine with long-range weapons, Western countries risk involving directly in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In such circumstances, Russia would be forced to make “appropriate decisions” based on the new threats, Putin said. Ukraine has been pleading with its Western allies for...
The Nigeria`s women’s national team, the Falconets, Friday lost 1-2 to their Japanese counterparts in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Bogota, Colombia The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match played at the Estadio Metropolitana de Techo, saw...
The House of Representatives has asked Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) to remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on the commission received from Remita between 2015 and 2022 to the Federal Government recovery account. The Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), of the lower chamber, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP- Osun), gave the...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” Lao Tzu. The popular saying above paints the picture of Dr Aliyu Bello (Zarma Babban Lafia), who has come a long way since his hay days as a youth in Lafia metropolis, while...
Fellow citizens of Borno State, In the past few days, we have witnessed devastating floods in a way that many of us have never experienced before. Streets, homes, offices and businesses have been submerged, and unquantifiable property have been lost. Countless lives have now been turned upside down. The...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Tor Tiv Orcivirigh, Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse has tasked the University of Benin Alumni Association, Benue State branch to play its role as ambassadors of the university by rendering moral, spiritual and physical support to the university. Tor Tiv and Chancellor of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Police Command has arrested an illicit drug dealer in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Sewuese Catherine Anene said a team of police officers were on patrol along Igumale- utonkon road...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lauded Governor Hyacinth Alia over his proactive approaches to security threats in the state. In a communique at the end of its congress signed by the Chairman Mr. Samuel Tyav, Secretary, Oryiman...
Convergence of digital technologies with military operations crucial for crime fighting – Army Chief
Convergence of digital technologies with military operations crucial for crime fighting – Army Chief
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the necessity of integrating digital technologies with military operations as an essential strategy in combating crime and criminality in Nigeria. Speaking at a seminar on “Digital Transformation and Smart Soldier Concept,” hosted by...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi Start Governor, Bala Mohammed, has vowed to decisively deal with people importing bandits to Toro Local Government Area and other parts of the State. He said that although Toro used to be a safe haven for bandits who have caused mayhem to the...
The Police Command in Rivers has apprehended five suspects over the alleged killing of Chief Ndidi Livingstone, a former Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman, Mgbuoshimini, Rumueme, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Disu Olatunji, told newsmen in Port Harcourt that after the killing, the command launched...