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Families of Taraba fishermen allegedly killed in Anambra cry out for help

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

Family members of 13 fishermen from Taraba State allegedly murdered by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Anambra State, have urged security agencies to apprehend those behind the killings. The families who also expressed concern at the alleged inability of both the Taraba and the federal...

IGP Egbetokun denies lobbying NASS for elongation

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed reports alleging that he has been lobbying the National Assembly to alter the Nigeria Police Act 2020 to elongate his tenure and year of service of personnel in the force. This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations...

Nigeria’s CDS seeks stronger ties with South Africa defence forces

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force towards addressing the multifaceted security challenges bedeviling the African continent. Musa made the call during an official visit to the Chief of South...

Tension in Benue as police arrest lawmaker

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

There is anxiety in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State over the alleged arrest of a member representing Ogbadibo state constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon.Samuel Agada by the police. Newsmen gathered that Agada was arrested following an altercation with the police when he went to...

Love world Medical Centre hosts International Symposium, aims at Shaping Future of Nuclear Medicine

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

The 2024 International Love world Medical Symposium on Radionuclide Therapy and Oncology is set to take place on the 6th of July 2024 at the Loveworld Medical Centre, located at 51/53 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos. With a theme centered on the “Evolving Role of Nuclear Medicine and Personalized &...

Group Tasks House of Reps on Quick Passage of Shippers Regulatory Bill

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

The Coalition for Good Governance and Leadership (CGGL) has appealed to the House of Representatives to ensure the speedy passage of the proposed repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and Economic Regulatory Bill. In a statement signed by its president, Dr Ogunbiyi Oguntola, the CSO said this will promote...

Gov. Ododo re-appoints Ogbo as Kogi Poly Rector

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reappointed Prof. Usman Ogbo as the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. The Director, Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Mrs Uredo Omale disclosed this in a statement on Monday.. Newsmen learnt that Prof. Ogbo was appointed for a second term in office. According to...

Allow us elect our leaders – Traders beg Makinde

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Traders in Oyo State have appealed to governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to allow them (traders) to elect their leaders. Chairperson, National Association of Nigerian Traders, Oyo State chapter, Mrs. Odunayo Kayode Danjuma, made the appeal on Monday. Danjuma said the traders should be given the opportunity to elect...

True strength of Niger Delta lies in youths

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

The Niger Delta Young Professionals, NDYP, has said that the true strength of the region lies in its human capital, especially its youth. The group said this while calling for a government and private sector supportive ecosystem to drive the growth and development of young entrepreneurs in the oil-rich region....

Job Racketeering: NSCDC Officer, Tosin, Arraigned In Court Over N12.4m Fraud

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

R-L: NSCDC Mrs Olagunju Comfort Tosin standing in front of NSCDC Provost who took her to Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for questioning over Job racketeering and alleged N12.4m fraud, recently. An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mrs Olagunju Comfort Tosin with service number 36161...