Ministry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMinistry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

The Nigerian military received a boost in its fight against insecurity with the recent delivery of 20 improved Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, on Wednesday. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, received the new vehicles in a ceremony held in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, representing the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, handed over the keys of the APCs to General Musa on Wednesday. These APCs are not...

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Nigerian Woman is First Black to Earn PhD in Robotics at University of Michigan

EducationNewsNigeriaNigerian Woman is First Black to Earn PhD in Robotics at University of Michigan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

Nigerian-born Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in history, becoming the first Black woman to receive a PhD in Robotics from the prestigious University of Michigan in the United States. Dosunmu-Ogunbi’s accomplishment was celebrated during the university’s College of Engineering convocation. The ceremony provided a platform for Dosunmu-Ogunbi to acknowledge the importance of the support system that propelled her to this achievement. She emphasised, “I do not stand here on my own two feet alone....

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Enugu Lawmakers Pass Environmental and Climate Protection Bill

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Lawmakers Pass Environmental and Climate Protection Bill

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2024

The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the Enugu State Environmental and Climate Protection Bill. The bill for a law to provide for Environmental and Climate Protection and Management for Enugu state and connected purposes (HB 12), 2024 which aims at checkmating environmental pollution in the state was passed after a robust consideration and adoption of changes made on the bill. Leading the debate on the bill, the Majority Leader, Iloabuchi Aniagu, lamented the adverse...

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Chisco Transport Boss Commends Construction of Ultra-modern Station in Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChisco Transport Boss Commends Construction of Ultra-modern Station in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2024

The Chairman/CEO of Chisco Transport Nigeria Ltd, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, commends the Enugu State Government’s proposed construction of an ultra-modern terminal transport station at Market Road (known as Holy Ghost), Enugu. Reiterating the potential benefits of constructing a modern transport terminal in the city, Chief Anyaegbu with 46 years of experience in the industry said the project will boost the state’s economy. “Transport is life and I can say that the Executive Governor has a...

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Nigerian Army Pulls Out Of Okuama After Deadly Clash

NewsNigeriaNigerian Army Pulls Out Of Okuama After Deadly Clash

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

The Nigerian Army has completed its withdrawal from the troubled Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The pullout, announced on 8 May 2024, follows a tense standoff that began in March after the killing of 17 soldiers in the community. The soldiers were reportedly on a peacekeeping mission to quell communal violence between Okuama and neighboring Okoloba in Bomadi Local Government Area. However, they were ambushed and killed, sparking outrage...

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US Embassy Refutes Rumours of Military Base Construction in Nigeria

NewsNigeriaUS Embassy Refutes Rumours of Military Base Construction in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has flatly denied recent claims regarding alleged plans of the US government to establish a military base in the country. These allegations surfaced after some northern Nigerian leaders expressed concerns about the potential for a new defence pact with the US. According to the leaders, such a pact could pave the way for the redeployment of American troops previously stationed in the Sahel region. They warned that a foreign...

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REPORT: Bandits Displace 10,000, Kill 92 in Zamfara and Sokoto

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaREPORT: Bandits Displace 10,000, Kill 92 in Zamfara and Sokoto

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

A recent report by the International Rescue Committee, IRC, indicates a surge in violence in Nigeria’s northwestern states of Zamfara and Sokoto. Armed attacks by bandits have reportedly displaced at least 10,000 residents and claimed the lives of 92 people between March and April of this year. The IRC, an organisation providing humanitarian aid, expressed concern over the escalating conflict and its devastating impact on local communities. Many of those displaced are now living in...

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US-Africa Business Summit: Oyebanji Showcases Ekiti Investment Opportunities

BusinessNewsNigeriaUS-Africa Business Summit: Oyebanji Showcases Ekiti Investment Opportunities

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 8, 2024

In an effort to bring international investors to Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has showcased Ekiti State investment opportunities to the global arena during the 2024 US- Africa Business Summit. A press release by the media office of the Governor on Wednesday noted that Oyebanji took time to put Ekiti development on the global stage on Tuesday night as he highlighted investment opportunities in the state during his first presentation at the opening session of...

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Air Force Chief Cautions Against Encroachment On NAF Lands

National SecurityNewsNigeriaAir Force Chief Cautions Against Encroachment On NAF Lands

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 8, 2024

Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has warned institutions and communities located around Nigerian Air Force (NAF) bases nationwide to desist from illegal and wanton encroachment on NAF lands in view of its consequences on national security. Abubakar disclosed this while on a visit to the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi to discuss issues related to encroachment on NAF land by neighbouring...

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Binance False Claim On Bribery Is Diversionary -FG

BusinessNewsNigeriaBinance False Claim On Bribery Is Diversionary -FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 8, 2024

The Federal Government (FG) has stated that it is aware of attempts by Binance Chief Executive Officer, Richard Teng to launder its impaired image, stressing that the bribery allegations against unidentified Nigerian government officials is diversionary. A press statement on Thursday signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria is aware of attempts by Binance to launder its impaired image as an...

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