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Two armed drones from Lebanon explode in Israel, injure three

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

Israeli authorities on Tuesday said two unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon carrying explosives exploded in northern Israel, injuring three people. This happened amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran and its allies. The Israeli military said in a statement that the armed drones crossed from Lebanon into Israel territory and...

NCC boss, Maida commended for focused, transparent leadership

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has been hailed over his efforts in revamping the telecoms sector. The Citizens Watch Africa, CWA, commended the EVC for introducing reforms to boost stakeholder confidence and attract more investments in critical telecoms infrastructure. The group, at a...

Osun Amotekun warns against unlawful gathering

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

The Osun Amotekun Corps has warned against any unlawful gathering under the guise of Yoruba Nation agitation. The warning was issued by the Corps Commander, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, rtd, on Monday in Osogbo. Seaking on the preparation of the security outfit to keep the state safe in the wake...

NCC engages stakeholders for input on updated telecom regulations

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, in line with its duties outlined in the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, has unveiled a treasure trove of draft regulatory instruments on its official online domain. It said this move beckons stakeholders to engage in a symphony of collaboration, offering their insights and perspectives to...

NNPP passes vote of no confidence on Gov Abba Yusuf

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

….wants Kano Gov to resign within 48 hrs Stakeholders of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 19 Northern States have passed a vote of no confidence on the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf Abba. The party chieftains under the aegis of Concerned NNPP Stakeholders said they have...

Your role in reducing maternal mortality very crucial – MSF to traditional leaders

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, has told traditional leaders that they have a greater role to play in the ongoing efforts to fight the persistent maternal mortality rate in Jigawa State. Dr Fatima Aliyu, the MSF Medical Team leader at Jahun Hospital disclosed this during...

Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Court adjourns to May 27 as Ibeto challenges jurisdiction bn

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the trial of Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Chief Cletus Ibeto who was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N4.8 billion fraud, till May 27, 2024. The judge fixed the date...

Russian shelling kills 4 in Ukrainian frontline city, Siversk

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

No fewer than four people have been killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Siversk following Russian shelling. Disclosing this on Monday, the regional military governor of Donetsk, Vadym Filashkin said the dead were men aged between 36 and 86. Speaking on Telegram, Filashkin called on Siversk’s remaining residents to...

Nnaji – Enugu govt’s proposed Produce City not RUGA

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

As controversies continue to rage in Enugu State over the proposed Produce City by Enugu State government, a prominent indigene of the state, Alhaji Sani Nnaji has dispelled the fear that it is a decoy for the establishment of RUGA in the State. According to reports, ever since the Enugu...

Civil Society Council petitions attorney general over exploitation of Nigerians by foreign companies

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

She noted that immediately Air Peace launched its Lagos-London route, there was a sudden crash in air tickets prices by more than 60 per cent by foreign airlines. “We have considered and now doubt their sincerity of purpose considering that these airlines had hitherto charged exorbitantly higher prices on the same...