Yuletide: NSCDC Deploys 28,300 Personnel to Secure Critical National Assets

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilized 28,300 personnel to secure critical national assets and infrastructure across the country during the Christmas and New Year festivities. The personnel deployed include operatives from specialized units such as crack squads, Special Forces, intelligence, anti-vandalism, and operations departments. The Commandant-General, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, said in a statement that the deployment followed ongoing security concerns to ensure safety before, during, and after the festive period. The...

Governor Otti Approves Free Education for Primary  and Jr. Secondary Schools

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has approved the implementation of compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 with effect from 2025. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday, explained that free education is part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to transform the education sector in the state. He was speaking when the ministry received Abia State students who performed exceptionally well in the...

Paul Chukwuma Condemns Government’s Inaction over Archbishop Okpala’s Disappearance

Anambra’s APC contender for the 2025 Governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has condemned the silence and inaction of the government of Anambra State, led by Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, since the disappearance of Archbishop, Most Rev Godwin Okpala. It is now nearly two weeks since the Nnewi Anglican Diocese Bishop emeritus was reported missing after attending a burial at Umuchu, in Governor Soludo’s Aguata LGA. In a strong statement issued on Thursday, Sir Paul Chukwuma...

Court Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Thursday granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fresh ₦500 million bail with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the ruling following a fresh bail application filed by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN). Bello and Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges include criminal breach...

Super Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

According to the final FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles concluded 2024 ranked 44th globally, their lowest position in six years. This drop marks a sharp decline from the 28th place Nigeria held at the start of the year, following their strong performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they emerged as runners-up to host Cote D’Ivoire in February. Throughout 2024, the Eagles played 15 matches, recording nine wins—including an...

Hacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has harped on fidelity of data in view of recent reports that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, saying that the unpleasant development characterizes President Bola Tinubu’s government. A press statement on Thursday by Atiku Media Office, noted that the unprecedented claim that the website of NBS has been hacked is an unpleasant development that adds up to the bad tidings that have characterized the...

Gov. Fubara Tells Obio, Akpor People Not To React To Provocation

Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State has appealed to the people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State not to react to any provocation but to imbibe peace. Fubara who was alluding to the political crisis in the state between him and his predecessor, former Governor Nyesom Wike, urged the people to remain peaceful, even though he knew some of them could be taken to court after the event. Fubara stated this on...

Yuletide: Ododo Distributes Over 100 Trucks Of Rice To Kogi People

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has distributed over 100 truckloads of rice to residents of the state as part of efforts to ensure a joyous Christmas and New Year celebration for the people. Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications stated this in a press statement on Thursday in Lokoja. According to him, the gesture is aimed at alleviating the burden of rising costs during the festive period, stressing that the...

Donate To Special Schools, Rather Than Spend on My Birthday – Gov. Oyebanji

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has urged friends, associates and the general public to make donations to designated special schools rather than organise any birthday party or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 57th birthday billed for December 21, 2024. He has urged them to instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings to celebrate with him, make cash or material donations to the less privileged children in the state. The Governor has specifically...

Information On ₦25,000 Christmas Cash Grant, Is False, Ekiti Govt Warns

The Ekiti State Government has asked the general public to disregard the false information on ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant from Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. A press statement on Thursday signed by Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, charged the people of the state to remain vigilant and refrain from providing personal information to unauthorized websites or individuals. The statement reads, “The Governor does not engage in any form of cash grant or cash...

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