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The Presidency on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to securing the release of the missing students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, saying rescue efforts is a work in progress. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, reassured parents and all concerned citizens that the safe return […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that a total of 154,225 patients have recovered from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since its outbreak in the country in 2020. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 1,661 people who recovered from the […]
The five governors of the Southeast region, on Sunday launched Ebubeagu regional security to fight terrorism in the zone. The governors made the resolution in a communique during the first south-east security summit which held in Owerri on Sunday. The communique was presented by Dave Umahi, Ebonyi state governor and Chairman of the South-East […]
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has vowed to continue its ongoing strike until the federal and state governments concede to its demands. NARD made its position known in a communiqué issued at the end of a virtual extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC), meeting, signed by Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, its President, on Thursday […]
As the emergence of Prince Tsola Emiko as Olu-designate continues to generate cross-reactions, a section of the ruling the house has faulted the selection process that produced the son of Ogiame Atuwatse ll as Ikenwoli’s successor. Some of the princes from the ruling house have criticised the method of his selection without reference to […]
Osinbajo: there’s a lot to do Police too centralized to be effective, says Oyetola Acting Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba began his tenure on Wednesday with a pledge to confront “increasingly, complex and pervasive security threats” in the country. He listed them as “terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, secessionist agitation and sundry organized crimes.” Baba, […]
Nigerians must come together and reject the agents of anarchy seeking to cause chaos for their own selfish interests, especially as there are many more who are working tirelessly to build up the country’s system and to enhance it, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Professor Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday during a […]
Some victims of oil spills in Okogbe community, Ahoada West Council Area of Rivers State, have lamented the devastating impacts of the leakage in the area. Some of the victims, who spoke with news men in an interview, decried the development, saying it had damaged their farmlands and fishponds, especially, during the 2020 flood […]
The attack on the police headquarters was carried oin Owerri and freed over 1,800 inmates.ut by the same armed group who also attacked a correctional facility. The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that its Imo headquarters in Owerri, the state capital, was attacked by armed men. No police officer was killed in the attack […]
Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the choice of Kano State as a venue for his 12th colloquium is to establish the fact that the Fulanis and Yoruba people can co-exist in love and peace. Speaking at the event which also marks his 69th birthday, the political stalwart said his choice of Kano […]
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