The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says that troops have eliminated 1,937 terrorists, apprehended 2,782 others and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages in different operations during the third quarter. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged communities in flood-prone areas to immediately relocate to highland as the Benue and Niger rivers approached danger thresholds. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, gave the advice on Thursday when he led the…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse In an effort to combat the alarming dropout rate among schoolchildren in Kirikasamma Local Government Area, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and UNICEF held a rally on Monday aimed at raising awareness and…
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED), has cautioned residents of Gombe State, to desist from erecting structure around power lines and electrical installations. JED also warned the residents against engaging in social and economic activities around power network facilities. Mr…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with governments toward reducing child morbidity and mortality through vaccination. Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social Behaviour Change Specialist at UNICEF Nigeria, gave the assurance at a two-day media dialogue…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasised the urgent need for economic diversification in the state to combat food shortages and create jobs for the growing number of unemployed youths. During the inauguration of…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged indigenes residing outside the state to showcase the state’s investment opportunities. According to him, “As great ambassadors of Osun State, I urge you to continue to showcase good conduct…
Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt As the October 5th local government election date in Rivers State approaches, the Rivers Civil Society Organisations (RIVSCO) has tasked the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) with ensuring a free and fair election. Briefing journalists…
By Sodiq Adelakun The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, Ishola Olanrewaju, has declared a firm stance against crime, vowing to “smoke out” criminals rather than simply asking them to leave. This bold assertion came during his inaugural…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State government has taken decisive action against noise pollution by sealing the Celestial Church of God, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and seven businesses in various neighbourhoods including Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland. Commissioner…
