Palliatives Distribution: Ex-Postmaster General tells state governments to use NIPOST structures

In other to tackle the challenges associated with the distribution of palliatives by state governments to beneficiaries across the country, former Postmaster General/CEO of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi, has told the state governments to use the structures and services of the agency. Adegbuyi who is also the Chairman/Founder of Grassroots Address and Identity Network Ltd (GAIN LIMITED), made the remark on Thursday in a press statement to commemorate the World Identity Day...

Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Guber: Police assures of adequate preparations and violence-free polls

…Promises to hunt down Rivers DPO killers Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has said, that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is adequately prepared to ensure a violence free as well as credible gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states in November 11, 2023. Egbetokun gave this assurance to residents of the three states on Thursday during a Strategic Meeting with Police Managers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, stressing that the Police high command...

Outbreak Of Diphtheria: FG constitutes emergency taskforce

In a bid to check the outbreak of diphtheria in the country, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has constituted an emergency taskforce. It will be recalled that there have been cases of diphtheria found in 14 states, with Kano serving as the epicenter. The ED/EOC of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib and the Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control...

Nigerian military expresses commitment to end terrorism, insurgency

…Kills 151 terrorists, arrests 456 The Defence Headquarters has expressed commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to end terrorism and insurgency in the country. While addressing journalists on Thursday during  the biweekly Defence Media briefing on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, the Director, Defence Media Operation (DMO), Major General Edward Buba said the ongoing operations across the six geopolitical zones reflect the commitment of the military to...

Nigerian-born US deputy treasury secretary, Wally Adeyemo to visit Nigeria

The United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, is anticipated to be in Nigeria next week to reinforce economic ties between Africa’s most populous nation and the US. This visit marks a crucial step in President Biden’s commitment to deepening the US engagement with Africa. The administration once pledged to invest $55 billion over the next three years in the continent, reflecting its growing strategic importance. The visit is particularly significant for Adeyemo because it...

Nigerian military boasts of killing 151 terrorists, arresting 456 others in one week

Nigerian Army says it is winning the war against the insurgency that has crippled the widely-acclaimed Giant of Africa for nearly a decade. The Defence Headquarters, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, said the military has eliminated 151 terrorists, nabbed 456 others and rescued 76 kidnapped victims in different operations across the country in the last week. Troops also recovered 501 weapons, 3,577 livestock, 3,269 assorted kinds of ammunition and 674 other equipment...

Administrations of Criminal Justice Law, Stakeholders Task On Human Rights

Administrations of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) and stakeholders have been tasked with due process for the respect of human rights in the state and county at large. Grace Mamza, Adamawa Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) made the call at the capacity building workshop on the Adamawa ACJL organized by the Law Hub Development and Advocacy Centre with support from MacArthur Foundation in Yola on Thursday. “The criminal justice system has brought about...

50 Communities May Witness Flooding This Month – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 50 communities may likely witness heavy rainfall that would lead to flooding between Sept. 13 and 17, 2023. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA Lagos Territorial Coordinator made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Farinloye said communities likely to be affected are Sumaila and Kunchi in Kano State, Argungu in Kebbi State, Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina in Katsina State, Kontagora, Mashegu, and New Bussa in Niger and...

Taraba State Bans Canoe From Overloading, Night Journeys

Following reported cases of boat mishap in some parts of the country, the Association of Inland Water Transporters in Taraba State has banned journeys and overload in all He stated that overloading and night journeys were major causes of boat mishaps, adding that when avoided, incidents of boat accidents would be reduced. He also stated that the rescue operation when boats capsized in the night was very difficult and led to higher casualties. Agency (NIWA)...

Troops Kill 817 Terrorists, Rescued 721 Hostages, Nabs 1, 326 Criminals in 3 Months

In the last three months, the armed forces of Nigeria have killed 817 terrorists, apprehended 1,326 criminals, and rescued 721 hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said those apprehended included 42 kidnappers, 231 terrorists’ collaborators, 33 armed robbers, 80 cattle rustlers, 325 militias, 27 rail vandals, 73...

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