The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC),Hashimu Argungu has emphasised the necessity for improved intelligence gathering within Nigeria’s security framework. In a statement released by the PSC spokesperso, Ikechukwu Ani on Friday, Argungu highlighted the importance of respect for jurisdiction among various security agencies to enhance cooperation and reduce rivalry. Argungu stated, “What the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has cautioned state governors against neglecting the critical health sector while focusing on road infrastructure. Speaking at her 17th annual free medical outreach in Isuochi, Abia State, Onyejeocha emphasized that a healthy population is more vital than infrastructure development. “Governors should…
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arch. Sonny Echono, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces ahead of the upcoming National Research Fair. During a visit from Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Friday in Abuja, Echono expressed gratitude for the military’s sacrifices in safeguarding…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Sagamu, Ogun State – An angry mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief, John Udoh, in the Ajaka area of Oke Igbo community, Sagamu Local Government Area, while another suspect, Peter Ubong, was critically injured. According to the Ogun State Police Command, the suspects were part of a five-man gang that…
In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), the World Bank has recommended that the Nigerian government lift restrictions on food and fertilizer imports and align its tariffs with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Common External Tariff (CET). The global financial institution applauded Nigeria’s recent reforms in the energy and foreign exchange sectors…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended an invitation to global investors to capitalize on Nigeria’s burgeoning investment opportunities. Speaking at a business meeting with Swedish entrepreneurs in Stockholm, Sweden, Shettima emphasized the Federal Government’s bold reforms aimed at restructuring the nation’s economy for sustainable growth. The Vice President highlighted the administration’s…
In a bold step to address the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes, the Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has unveiled Project 10 Million – Know Your Number, Control Your Number. The nationwide campaign, led by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, seeks to equip Nigerians with essential health…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines 1 and 2 have been vandalized, leading to power outages in some areas of Kano and Kaduna states. The damage to the transmission lines occurred on Friday, according to a statement released by TCN’s General Manager of Public…
In a recent report, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a 4.19% increase in cooking gas prices over the last month, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures. The average price for a 5kg cylinder rose from N6,430.02 in August to N6,699.63 in September 2024. This marks a staggering 59.90% year-on-year increase from N4,189.96 in September…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian military has recorded significant gains in its fight against terrorism and oil theft, according to the latest reports from the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (North East). Between October 7 and 15, 2024, troops neutralized 54 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects, and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages. The information was…
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