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Mother attempts to drown 5-month-old baby in Ogun

NewsDeskNgJan 23, 2024January 23, 20240

The Ogun Command of Nigeria Police on Monday in Abeokuta said it has arrested a 30-year-old woman, Olubunmi Ajayi, for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby. The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed news of the arrest in a statement. She said a “good Samaritan”, Olusola Sonaya, had rescued the...

Mozambique stun Ghana with late double

NewsDeskNgJan 23, 2024January 23, 20240

Mozambique scored two stoppage-time penalties to sensationally salvage a 2-2 draw against Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday. The Black Stars looked set to pick up their first Group B win,after Jordan Ayew netted two first-half spot kicks following fouls on Joseph Painstil and Mohammed Kudus....

Lessons from David’s Ritual Dance

NewsDeskNgJan 23, 2024January 23, 20240

_(Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Read 2 Samuel 6:12-15,17-19, Ps. 24:7-10, Mark 3:31-35)_ _*“David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod.” (2 Samuel 6:14)*_ Recently, a video of some persons slaughtering two rams and then collecting the blood in a basin went viral....

NSCDC received communication gadgets to enhance surveillance

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

As part of measures to ensure the safety, and security of lives and property as well as surveillance of critical national assets and infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has received three drones and 100 highly profiled self-configured walkie-talkies from international partners. In a press release issued...

Our commitment to professionalism, global best practices remain sacrosanct – Audi charges NSCDC Armourers Unit

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has charged all Armourers and Unit Commanders on the need to discharge their duties in line with the Corps’ Standard Operating Procedures and tandem with global best practices. Audi according to a press release issued...

We will address perceived imbalances in 2024 budget- Northern Senators .

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

The Northern Senators Forum have assured the North that it has taken cognizance of there concerns over the relocation of some agencies of the Federal Government from the seat of power to Lagos as well as allocation of resources in the 2024 budget perceived as being lobsided and skewed. The...

2024 Hajj: NAHCON disowns online advert on recruitment of Volunteer Nursing staff

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has distanced itself from information circulating on social media regarding the invitation for recruitment of volunteer nursing staff for the 2024 Hajj services, stating that Applications and CVs are to be sent through Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna and through a google link...

Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga Ecton best fit as humanitarian minister — Group

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

A prominent group, Youth Solidarity for Progressive Change (YSFPC) has called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga Ecton as the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The group in a statement on Monday, signed by the convener, Benjamin Obasi, believed that...

Court Nullifies Passage of Rivers State 2024 Budget, Bars Fubara from frustrating House of Assembly

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

The presentation and passage of the Rivers State 2024 Budget by the four member Ehie Edison led House of Assembly was on Monday described as an aberation and was voided and set aside by a Federal High Court in Abuja on ground of illegality and unconstitutionality. The Court in a...

TCN Boss Making Progress Despite Challenges – Oyofo

NewsDeskNgJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

A media expert and consultant, Mr. Ahmed Sule Oyofo, has asserted that amidst numerous challenges and criticism, the Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN Engr (Dr) Sule Abdulaziz, has continued to steer and drive changes, improvements while consolidating on the various development within the company’s mandate. In...