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Matawalle moves to flush bandits out in North-West

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officers to join him in Sokoto, the strategic headquarters for joint military operations, aimed at dealing with the bandits causing terror in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi states. In a...

CFTG’s calls for unity towards achieving transformative governance in Kogi

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Kogi Citizens have been called upon to come under one platform to advocate for transformative governance in Kogi State and Nigeria in general. The Civil Society Co-Convener, Campaign for Transformative Governance, CFTG, Tijani Abdulkareem made the call on Saturday at a state multi-stakeholder strategic dialogue/town hall meeting with the theme,...

Release journalist Muktar Dahiru – Adeyanju challenges Gov Abba

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Saturday, called for the release of Journalist Muktar Dahiru following a face-off with the Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba. Adeyanju said the use of criminal defamation laws to stifle dissenting voices is unacceptable and undermines Nigeria’s democratic principles. Dahiru was said to have been arrested...

Kelechi Ndukwe becomes first Nigerian to command US Navy warship

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Kelechi Ndukwe has made history as the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. Kelechi was promoted to the rank of Commander in the US Navy on Thursday August 29 2024. Sharing the news on his official X, a US Army Officer, Victor Agunbiade congratulated Ndukwe on his achievement....

Odafe Fred Arugba: Data analytics in curbing energy challenges: Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Solutions

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

The global energy sector faces significant challenges, including increasing demand, aging infrastructure, and the integration of renewable energy resources. Data analytics has become a crucial tool in addressing these challenges, particularly through the development of smart grids and the optimization of renewable energy. By adopting data-driven approaches, energy companies can...

Gov Mbah flags-off experiential learning smart school centre

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has flagged-off the construction of a Centre for Experiential Learning and Innovation as part of its sustainability plans for the Smart Green School system. The Centre, which is situated at the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu and comprises 25 model classrooms,...

Arrest anyone diverting, selling fertilizer meant for Kogi West farmers – Sen. Karimi to Security Agencies

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

The Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sunday Karimi, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone found selling the fertilizer he freely gave to farmers across the district. Senator Karimi made the appeal following information that some persons are alleged to be selling...

Gombe govt bans illegal mining activities

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 20240

Gombe State Government has officially banned illegal mining activities within the state, warning that individuals, groups, or organizations found in violation will face prosecution. This decisive action follows the signing and issuance of Executive Order No. 8 of 2024 by Governor Inuwa Yahaya. The Executive Order, which took immediate effect,...

Ignore hate, tribalism – Peter Obi on Igbo lady’s threat to poison Yorubas, Edo people

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the Nigerian lady based in Canada, Amaka Sunnberger who called for the poisoning of Yorubas and Benin people. Obi urged Nigerians to unite and not allow tribalism and hate tear them apart. Sunnberger’s threats against Yoruba and Edo people in...

New Zealand’s Māori king Tuheitia dies at 69

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the Māori King of New Zealand, has passed away at the age of 69. Surrounded by his wife and three children, the king died following a period of recovery in the hospital after heart surgery. The news was announced by the Kiingitanga, the Māori...