The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that the ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan being used by youths can lead to crises in the country. The ‘no gree for anybody’ catchphrase has attained virality status in the Nigerian social media space and on the streets. The catchphrase loosely...
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Riots throughout Papua New Guinea left at least 15 people dead on Wednesday. The riots were particularly intense in the capital Port Moresby, after many security officers walked off the job due to a breakdown in the payment of their salaries. A total of eight people in the...
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), said tragedy was averted on Thursday as a tanker, loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fell at Odo-Sede, Akeja area, along Osi-Ikola in Ogun. The South-West Area Commander of TRACE, Mr Adekunle Ajibade, told the News Agency...
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has assured the implementation of the policies of President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government at the grassroots and a better welfare for Nigerians. Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Chairman of the forum, which is an umbrella body of serving All Progressives Congress (APC) governors,...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appointed new executives for Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks, following dissolution of the board and management of the banks. CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in...
My attention has been drawn to the editorial of the Guardian newspaper of January 08, 2024. This piece, “Pope Francis’ approval of same-sex blessing” spelled out the position of this media house on the issue. The editors of the Guardian are entitled to their opinion and position,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Executive Secretary, Borno Geographic Information Service, Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe, has urged members of the National Automobile and Technician Association (NATA) to unite for the advancement of the union. The BOGIS boss made the call on Wednesday while addressing NATA members in...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sokoto State Government has declared its commitment towards protecting the rights of women and children in the state. Sokoto State Commissioner of Women and Children Affairs, Hadiza Shagari, stated this on Tuesday, when the state’s Gender Based Violence Response Team (SGBV-RT) officials...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State, Auwal Muhammad, has disclosed that over 22,000 applicants in the ongoing Constable recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force are currently being screened. He said this in an interview with journalists on Wednesday when he went on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). The president, who gave the approval in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Zenith Bank has debunked media reports alleging the arrest of its Group Managing Director, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Zenith Bank’s Company Secretary/General Counsel, Mr Michael Otu, said this in a statement made available to the Nigerian Exchange...
The Labour Party (LP) has said it plans to play a active role in the reform of the Electoral Act, to prepare ground for free, fair and credible 2027 general election. The LP National Chairman, Mr Julius Abure, stated this when he received the 2023 Enugu governorship candidate...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened sanctions against members found to have engaged in anti-party activities during the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship election. The state APC Chairman, Mr Abdullahi Bello, said this when he received the report of an 11- man committee on the...
Global unemployment is expected to rise in 2024, with glowing inequality and stagnant productivity also a cause for concern on the economic horizon, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned. ILO gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday The UN labour agency stated that just over...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of eight suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, the investigations are coming on the heels of the...
Director, MacArthur Foundation Africa, Dr Kole Shettima, on Wednesday said it had supported Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria with over $15, 538, 896 to enhance learning and research. The director made this known while presenting ABU’s Diamond Jubilee Public Lecture titled, “The Challenges of Quality Higher Education in...
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Danladi Jatau, has assured the people of the state that he would not betray their trust in him. He also pledged his continued commitment to lead without fear or favour in the interest of development. Jatau made the promises on...
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the death of 11 passengers from a boat mishap on the Andoni-Bonny coastal waters in Rivers on Tuesday. Eyewitness account stated that the accident occurred when two passenger-boats collided along the route. Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the...
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that all Nigeriansp are expected to have international passport as a means of identification, both within and outside the country. The Comptroller of Immigration, Kwara Command, Mr Aminu Shamsuddin, stated this at a news briefing in Ilorin of Wednesday. Shamsuddin said that...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday landed in grand style in Abidjan, ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team, in uniform all-white traditional kaftan with green cap to match,...