Atiku Abubakar Condemns Killing of Soldiers in Abia, Calls for Political Solution on Nnamdi Kanu The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the recent killing of five soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State. The soldiers were tragically murdered by...
Read MoreThe Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the release of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari. The spokesperson for the FCT Command of the NCoS, Adamu Duza, verified this in a brief statement. He mentioned that Kyari had met the bail conditions set by the court and was consequently released. “DCP...
Read MoreThe Defence Headquarters reacted on Friday to the killing of five soldiers stationed in Abia State to protect citizens. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement to Vanguard, accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of carrying out the attack. The military vowed a fierce response to the killing...
Read MoreSanwo-Olu Promises Robust Support for IT Industry Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering policies that drive economic growth and expand job opportunities, particularly within the information technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors. During the recent unveiling of the Jumia Integrated Warehouse located along the Oshodi-Apapa Motorway in Lagos, Governor...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja discharged Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from an alleged terrorism charge filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the discharge following an oral application by the AGF’s counsel, Aderonke Imana, who moved to withdraw the three-count charge....
Read MoreThe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government has initiated the construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. During a ministerial press briefing on Monday in Abuja, marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Keyamo emphasized the prolonged controversies and delays the...
Read MoreThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has uncovered 122 illegal oil refining sites in the past week across the Niger Delta region. The NNPCL announced that a filling station in Akwa Ibom State was sealed for selling illegally refined fuel to motorists. According to a documentary released by NNPCL on Tuesday, 65 illegal...
Read MoreThe Lagos State Justice Reform Summit on Tuesday revealed critical crime statistics and comprehensive reform plans aimed at overhauling the state’s criminal justice system. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos High Court presented the data and outlined the proposed changes at the two-day summit held by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice in Ikeja....
Read MoreThe Federal Government announced on Tuesday that it has reinstated the previously suspended social investment program, which will provide direct payments to 75 million Nigerians in 50 million households to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable groups. The overhaul of the cash transfer program is aimed at addressing issues of fraud. Wale Edun, the Minister...
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has indefinitely suspended the Nigeria Air project, just months after its launch. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the suspension on Monday, citing issues of secrecy and fraudulent activities that plagued the project. The national carrier, intended to inspire hope among Nigerians, has been controversial since...
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