By Kingsley Omonobi Several armed bandits have been neutralized in airstrikes executed by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji at a location West of Wagini in Katsina State. The air interdiction mission was conducted on 8 October 2020 employing a force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships after credible …
A Civil Society Organisation, Yiaga Africa, says the Ondo State governorship election was marred with vote-buying and inadequate compliance with Covid-19 protocol. Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Co-chair, Yiaga Africa 2020 Ondo Election Observation Mission, stated this on Saturday at a press conference on situational report on the election. Abdulahi commended INEC for early arrival of materials …
CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has directed all banks operating in the country to always observe strict compliance with SWIFT Universal Confirmation Requirements. The directive was outlined in a circular issued by Mr Sam Okojere, CBN’s Director, Banking Services Department. Okojere directed all SWIFT customers to provide information on the outcome of all …
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on authorities of the Nigeria Police Force to listen to the legitimate public outcry against the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS). Martins, in a statement signed by the Director, Social Communications, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, on Saturday in Lagos, said that …
Onuesoke By Ephraim Oseji Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has commended the Federal Government for inaugurating Onitsha seaport describing the act as inspiring and heart-warming. Onitsha seaport became functional on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, with plan to move containers from Lagos and Onne Ports to Onitsha by barges. Onuesoke, in a statement …
Mr Justice Derefaka, Technical Adviser, Gas Business and Policy Implementation to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says the autogas scheme of the Federal Government will create two million jobs annually. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Derefaka made the assertion on Saturday during a TEDx programme on power and energy. Derefaka …
By Clifford Ndujihe Final collation and announcement of the results of the Ondo State 2020 governorship election started at exactly 12.45 am. The first Local Council announced was Ifedore where the PDP Candidate, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, had the upper hand against Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress, APC; and Hon Agoola Ajayi of the …
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said that his administration was focused on tackling and ending insurgency, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country. The President spoke in Kaduna during the combined Passing Out Parade (POP) for 67 Regular Course and Short Service Course 46 (Army), at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). …
The Police Command in Oyo State has debunked the reported shooting of EndSARS protesters in Ogbomoso by its personnel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some youths had, on Saturday, stormed major streets in Ogbomoso to demand the ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an arm of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja predicted partly cloudy skies over the northern region with slim prospects of rains over parts of Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe State during the morning hours of Sunday. According to him, there are prospects …
A pig farmer, Mr Fortune Alabi, said in Lagos on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered the breeding and selling of pigs, following the lockdown caused by the disease. Alabi made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria NAN on Saturday in Lagos, while speaking on trends in the agriculture …
The winner of the Big Brother Naija 2019, the Pepper Dem Gang, Mercy Eke who turned 27 recently has revealed her favourite Housemates, all from her Class of 2019. And they are four in number. Mercy Lambo, as she’s fondly called by admirers named fellow Housemates, Mike, Ike, Diane and Venita as her favourites, adding she loves …
Pursuing its passion for corn farming as a solution to the hunger crisis in Africa and a contributor to the continent’s agricultural industry, HO CORN is set to open an e-commerce platform where Nigerians can buy fresh corn and have it delivered from the farm to their door doorsteps. According to the company’s business development …
Abdulsalam ‘Blinjoe’ Quadri Opeyemi Abdulsalam Quadri Opeyemi, a pilot professionally known as Blinjoe, has said resilience is a key characteristic of any aspiring pilot, as the training and practice of the job require patience, thoroughness and dedication. Born June 6, 1989, Opeyemi hails from Kwara State, and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; he is …
A group within the ruling party, the United Front (UF), has called on the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to leave Akure, the Ondo State capital with immediate effect, or be held responsible for any break down of law and order in the capital city In a statement signed by the Group Coordinator, …
IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu The Police Command in Oyo State has debunked the reported shooting of EndSARS protesters in Ogbomoso by its personnel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some youths had, on Saturday, stormed major streets in Ogbomoso to demand the ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an arm of the Nigeria …
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has called for greater interest in Mental Health in Nigeria. The NAS Cap’n, Mr Abiola Owoaje who made this call in a press statement he signed on behalf of the association titled ‘Time for Nigeria to Invest More in Mental Healthcare’ to commemorate the 2020 World Mental Health …
voting in an election A political research group, Pentagon Movement Group (PMG), has urged its co-ordinators in all the polling units and wards across the state to remain focus. In a statement signed by the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Ms Damilola Afolabi, PMG said results’ trickling into its situation room show the power of …
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State …Cries out over gully erosion in the state …Says Leadership and Patriotism way out By Henry Umoru GOVERNOR Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has raised the alarm that the current wave of insecurity in the country is the worst in the nation’s history. According to the Governor, Leadership and Patriotism …
President Muhammadu Buhari By Omeiza Ajayi The federal government has earmarked over ₦9.31 billion in the proposed 2021 national budget for the acquisition of “computer software” by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. The service had few years ago digitised most of its processes including payments to minimise extortion by criminal elements. President Muhammadu Buhari had …
