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Military air strike dislodges remnants terrorists in northeast

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

The Nigerian Airforce said its air strike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai at Suwa in Kala Balge Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State on 11 September 2023, dislodged remnant of terrorists and clear the region of the remaining terrorists, insurgents and other criminals. Air...

Police kill 4 kidnappers, arrest 13 others in Kaduna

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and killed four others during gun battles at different parts of the state. The feat was achieved during the application of intelligence in crime fighting and control activities of the command. Parading the arrested suspects at the headquarters of the command,...

We’ll upscale operations against all threats – COAS

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will upscale its operations against all threats in all zones of the federation to bring the much desired peace, stability and relief to law abiding citizens. Lagbaja gave the assurance at the opening of the Combined Second...

Divestment: MAJI engages CSOs on data for evidence report

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

By Douglas Blessing, Port Harcourt A non governmental organisation under the aegis of Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), has organised a one-day data reporting training for civil society organisations monitoring issues surrounding multinational oil companies divestment in the Niger Delta region. The training organised at the office of MAJI...

Group tackle Tinubu’s Minister on alleged anti-party activities

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

By Douglas Blessing, Port Harcourt The Minister of State for Labour, and former representative of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Nkiruka Onyeojacha has been accused of alleged involvement in anti-party activities. A group, Niger Delta Rights Advocate (NDRA) in a statement signed by it’s national women leader, Clara Nkwocha...

Reps prevent demarcation exercise to cede Adamwa territory to Cameroon

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute on Tuesday directed that the demarcation exercise to cede Sina Area in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State to the Republic of Cameroon be stop immediately. Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee, Hon Beni Lar, gave the ruling...

Civil Rights group worries over attack on octogenarian in Rivers

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2023September 13, 20230

By Douglas Blessing, Port Harcourt A Port Harcourt based non profitable organisation, Civil Rights Council (CRC) has expressed worries over a recent attack on a octogenarian, Elder Christopher Igwe, at his hometown in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The group in a statement made available to Journalists...

Rice, cash shared as palliative meant only for beneficiaries, says Engineer Sule

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2023September 12, 20230

…as Governor announces disbursement of Kudin A. A. Sule Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that the fifty kilogram bag of rice and five thousand naira shared to beneficiaries as palliative, are meant only for the beneficiaries. Engineer Sule made this known while distributing 1000 bags of 50kg...

Arewa group passes vote of confidence on Speaker Tajudeen Abass

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2023September 12, 20230

…warns overzealous southeast politicians over plot to destabilise Reps The Arewa Development and Democratic Agenda (ADDA) has passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives led by Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. The group also warned the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka...

2023WTD: Tourism remains a pillar of global economies, Solution To Climate Emergency – UNWTO

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2023September 28, 20230

By Fatima Oluwakemi Saka In commomeration of 2023 World Tourism Day, the World Tourism Organization, a UN specialized Agency has emphasized on the important of tourism as a pillar of the global economies and sustainable growth, saying It plays a central role in our societies and in our individual lives....

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Military air strike dislodges remnants terrorists in northeast

Police kill 4 kidnappers, arrest 13 others in Kaduna

We’ll upscale operations against all threats – COAS

Divestment: MAJI engages CSOs on data for evidence report

Group tackle Tinubu’s Minister on alleged anti-party activities

Reps prevent demarcation exercise to cede Adamwa territory to Cameroon

Civil Rights group worries over attack on octogenarian in Rivers

Rice, cash shared as palliative meant only for beneficiaries, says Engineer Sule

Arewa group passes vote of confidence on Speaker Tajudeen Abass

2023WTD: Tourism remains a pillar of global economies, Solution To Climate Emergency – UNWTO