News Archives - Page 294 of 382

2023 IDGC: Nigerian children solicit prosecution of parents over GBV, harmful practices

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2023October 13, 20230

By Palma Ileye Nigerian Children have called for the prosecution of parents and others guilty of any form of violence and harmful traditional practices against the vulnerables, especially the Girl-child. This appeal was made during the interactive session with policy and decision makers to mark the 2023 International Day of...

Tinubu govt will not stifle freedom of expression

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2023October 13, 20230

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said that it is not in the interest of the government to stifle freedom of expression but to promote healthy communication. The Minister made the remark when he received a team from Google West Africa, on a courtesy call to...

LGAs have remained drain pipes – Nembe King, Daukoru

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2023October 13, 20230

A foremost royal father, His Royal Majesty King Dr Edmund Daukoru has expressed concern over the level of corruption involving the local government system in Nigeria. The monarch spoke in Abuja on Thursday in his appreciation remarks to guests that gathered during a book launch as part of activities for...

Oil theft: Nigerian military deactivates 53 illegal refining sites

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe have uncovered and deactivated 53 illegal refining sites, recovered stolen products, and apprehended 19 suspected oil thieves in one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces...

Reps move to save 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prison, summon Tuggar, Dabiri

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, over the incarceration of Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons. The development was a sequel to a motion moved by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and others on Thursday. Moving...

NASS to continue oversight functions on Social Investment Programme under Presidency

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

The National Assembly has said it will continue to perform its oversight functions on the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA, despite the plan to move the establishment to the Presidency. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Duties, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawn (APC, Borno Central), said this on Thursday after...

NSCDC, FCT POLICE Command collaborate to combat crime

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

By Palma Ileye FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and its Police counterpart have renewed their commitment to collaborate effectively in ridding the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, of crime. This decision according to a press release issued yesterday by ASCI Okomanyi Comfort, CDPRO, FCT Command,...

CDOWA Group of Schools obtains approval to commence academic activities, receives maximum support

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

By Palma Ileye Commandant General, of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi had assured support of the Corps to ensure the full academic take off of the Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association, CDOWA, Group of Schools. Audi in a press release issued yesterday by CSC...

World Sight Day: Sightsavers advocates accessibility to quality eye, general health services

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

By Palma Ileye International Development Organisation, Sightsavers, has advocated the need for everyone, including remote and rural communities, women and girls, people with disabilities, should have access to the services they need. This advocay call is contained in a press release issued yesterday by Sightsavers, Communication Associate, Joy Tarbo, in...

FG acquires 21 Fire Fighting vehicles for efficiency, effective service

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2023October 12, 20230

By Palma Ileye Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior, has acquired 21 Fire Fighting trucks to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in providing safety to Nigerians. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held at the Headquarters of Federal Fire Service, Abuja, FFS, the Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who commissioned...