The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, on Monday commenced an inter-brigade combat proficiency competition for officers, to test their team spirit and battle readiness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long event is being hosted by the Headquarters, 14 Brigade, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia, Abia. Participants...
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Wolverhampton Wanderers were left aggrieved by a late penalty appeal that was turned down in their 1-0 loss at Manchester United on Monday. But new manager Gary O’Neil believes there were many positives in a contest his side largely dominated. Raphael Varane scored the only goal in...
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says Nigeria requires $20 billion annually to achieve the desired gas expansion plan to bridge the country’s gas infrastructure. NEITI Executive Secretary, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, at the policy dialogue on Nigeria’s Decade of Gas Action plan on Monday in Abuja...
Manchester United defender, Raphael Varane scored a late winner as the hosts survived several scares to claim a 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. It was, however, a performance that largely lacked cohesion and attacking threat by the hosts. Varane’s header after 76 minutes...
Some motorists and commuters plying the ever-busy Bauchi-Gombe Road, linking the North-East states, have cried out over the collapse of the Kalajanga Bridge in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bridge collapse was first noticed on Saturday...
Simply put, International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12th each year to raise awareness about the challenges and issues faced by young people around the world, as well as to promote their potential. The United Nations according to reports designated International Youth Day as an opportunity to highlight...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embarked on a nationwide strike without any formal notice if there is further increase in the pump price of fuel. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said this at the ongoing African Alliance of Trade Unions meeting on Monday in Abuja....
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N99.2 million in June in Kebbi in spite of the border closure with the Niger Republic. The Customs Area Controller in the state, Dr Ben Oramalugo, made this known while handing over seized hard drugs to the National Drug Law...
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a Special Military Task Force maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have killed two suspected armed robbers in Amere-Ududu, Tudun Wada community in Southern Kaduna. The Spokesman of the operation, disclosed this in statement on Monday in...
The abducted traditional ruler of Gurku chiefdom in Karu Local Government area of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Jibrin Waziri has been released after a week in captivity. The traditional ruler and his wife were abducted by gunmen from their home on Aug. 6. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
The Abia State Government says it will soon begin the payment of compensation to the owners of structures marked for demolition ahead of the reconstruction of the Ossah Road, Umuahia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government has been holding consultations with property owners on both...
Mercy Eke has emerged the head of house for the fourth week in the ongoing Big Brother Naija All-Stars Reality Show. Biggie, the coordinator of the show, announced this after the completion of the different stages of the head of house challenge on Monday. Mercy, as she...
The Lagos Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Monday said it rescued four underaged girls from a Motel located at Totomu village, around Lagos and Ogun border. The Corps Commander, Mr Usman Alfadarai, said the motel was raided about 11.53 a.m. on Aug. 11...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will soon come up with stringent measures to stabilise multiple exchange rate in the country. The CBN Acting Governor, Mr Folashodun Shonubi, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja. Shonubi said...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says its MI-171 helicopter on casualty evacuation mission has crashed at about 1.00 pm near Chukuba village in Niger State. The NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet disclosed this in a statement on Monday in...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intercepted 1,245 live ammunition concealed in bags of foreign rice in the state. The Area Comptroller, Bamidele Makinde, at a news conference on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun, said five old vehicles were intercepted by the Roving B Team...
By MBAFAN ADE , Lagos – Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa is pleased to announce that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. The new service will be operational every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as per the...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has inaugurated his cabinet members with the task on them to key into his vision to develop the state. Governor Sule, performed the swearing-in of the 16-members of the state executive council, at an elaborate ceremony at...
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, on Monday decorated 1,400 newly-promoted officers with their new ranks at the command headquarters, Ikeja. Idowu, who congratulated the newly-promoted police officers, advised them to be more dedicated and committed to their duties. “Nothing motivates a police officer...
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has tasked state governors and their deputies to maintain cordial relationship toward strengthening democracy in Nigeria. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, said this he received members of former APC deputy governors’ forum in Abuja on Monday....