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NiDCOM promises to look into the Philippines’ murder of a Nigerian student

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2023October 24, 20230

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has wowed to investigate the alleged killing of a Nigerian student by Chinese in Philippines. Towards this end, NIDCOM has requested for detailed information about the gory incident. The Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa-led Commission promised to set the machinery in motion to investigate the matter...

Zamfara Gov approves appointment of 14 LG Sole Administrators, Secretaries, Supervisory Councillors

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2023October 21, 20230

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of 14 Sole Administrators to control the local governments of the State. The Sole Administrators were appointed alongside Secretaries and Supervisory Councillors across the 14 Local Government Areas of the State. In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson to...

Surrender or be eliminated – COAS Lagbaja warns criminals

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2023October 21, 20230

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured criminal elements in the country that they will be eliminated if they fail to lay down their arms. General Lagbaja on Friday made the warning at the graduation of 654 battle-ready troops of ‘Exercise Restore Hope V’, at...

Muhammad Abu Ibrahim, Executive Secretary NADF: A Round Peg In A Round Hole

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2023October 21, 20230

By Ibrahim Maigari Ahmadu This is one appointment by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that has gotten me excited beyond measure because of the quality, experience, and passion for the development of agriculture in Nigeria of the person appointed. Muhammad has been my...

Ekiti govt vows to deal with deviant developers on Building Collapse

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2023October 21, 20230

Determined to checkmate occasional cases of building collapse, the Ekiti State Government has vowed to henceforth deal with developers contravening extant rules and regulations in the State. The government said such action became expedient to safeguard the lives of the people and curtail actions of developers, who often circumvent the...

Uncompleted projects: Osun Assembly cautions contractors

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2023October 21, 20230

Osun State House of Assembly has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of some road projects across the State. The Assembly made this disclosure during an inspection of the Osogbo East By-pass road (Ona baba Ona, Ilesha Garage-Oke-baale roundabout) and Ila-Odo; Osun/Kwara boundary) roads. Commenting on the development, the Chairman,...

Chief Ayiri Emami: ‘Tinubu assured me of protection of Itsekiri interests’

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2023October 20, 20230

The Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu had assured him of the protection of the interests of the Itsekiri people. Emami disclosed this in a chat with newsmen at his residence at Ubeji Community in Delta State during the celebration of his 6th...

‘Climate change, one of the biggest challenges confronting Nigeria’ – Niger State gov

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2023October 20, 20230

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has identified climate change as one of the biggest challenges confronting Nigeria. Bago spoke during a retreat on climate change organized by the Niger State Government for the House of Representatives Press Corps, in Minna, on Friday. The governor, who spoke through his deputy, Comrade...

Oborevwori urges police to investigate brutal killing of school teacher

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2023October 20, 20230

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has directed the state police command to investigate the case of the alleged brutal killing of a school teacher, Mr Sunday Ufua, by a parent and bring the perpetrators to book. Ufua, until his untimely death, was a teacher at the Alihami Secondary School...

Justice Tsoho calls for more training of judges on banking, financial law

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2023October 20, 20230

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Honourable Justice John Tsoho, has called for continuous training of High Court Judges to build their knowledge and capacity in the appropriate banking and financial laws. Tsoho made the call in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while delivering a keynote address at the...