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Nigerian Army has unveiled four Mine Resistant Anti Ambush Protected Vehicles designed and manufactured in Nigeria in collaboration with Proforce Limited today 1 August 2019. The vehicles are to enhance its capacity in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin commissioned the vehicles at the […]
The devastation that accompanied Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe earlier this year, was so enormous that Nigeria could not afford to look the other way, and had to offer a helping hand, says President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari disclosed this Thursday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in farewell audience the Ambassador of Zimbabwe to […]
The United Nations has put the estimated number of civilians killed in the Boko Haram insurgency between 2009 and 2019 at 27,000. According to UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, the killings were recorded in three most-affected states – Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe – where communities, villages, and towns across the states have […]
Barely days after a two-storey building partially collapsed in the Bariga area of Lagos, another two-storey structure has collapsed, in Gbagada area of the city. The building, located at Adio street, Bariga, collapsed around 7:00 am on Thursday. No life was lost in the incident. However, an adult male was said to have been trapped […]
Imo state house of assembly has confirmed Governor EMEKA IHEDIOHA 17 commissioner nominees. The list comprises of a Former Foreign Minister, VIOLA ONWULIRI, former member of the House of Representatives TONY OKERE, PDP Owerri zone chairman BON OKECHUKWU among others. The lawmaker voted yes for all the nominees whose names were announced by the […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI may wait for another two months before inaugurating his cabinet. This is because the Red Chamber of the National Assembly proceeded on a two-month recess without an official communication to the president on the confirmation of his 43 ministerial nominees. The presidency said that once the communication is established, BUHARI will assign […]
Nigerian billionaire businessman Mr Femi Otedola has paid the sum of $25,000 to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation disclosed this on Tuesday via its verified Twitter handle. The nation’s football governing body hosted the business mogul as well as Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo, the team’s administrator Enebi Achor, and equipment […]
Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid took another twist when he was left out of the Spanish side’s squad for two friendly matches in Munich, starting with Tuesday’s game against his old club Tottenham Hotspur. “Bale did not travel in order to resolve his future,” Spanish sports daily Marca reported on Tuesday, adding that Real Madrid […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late MKO Abiola as a bridge-builder who could have prevented the religious and tribal issues besetting the country now from happening if he had been allowed to rule Nigeria. Speaking Tuesday, in Abuja, when he received Elders and Leaders of Thought from Ogun State at the State House, President […]
The Presidency has commended the diligence of the Senate in confirming the ministerial nominees and ensuring a swift and efficient process. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says, “The people of Nigeria want results, and with this list of ministers, we are confident they […]
