By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the military has continued to target the leadership and chains of command of the terrorists, insurgents and extremist groups undermining the security of the country. This is contained in a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Friday in Abuja. Buba said the ongoing […]
By Abbas Bamalli The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said it has deployed fully armed tactical personnel to secure the Nigerian borders with the Niger Republic, through Katsina State. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Jamilu Indabawa, disclosed this when he received the new Katsina Area Controller of the […]
By Stanley Nwanosike The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three people suspected of sexually molestating a three-year-old pupil in Enugu. The arrest is part of ongoing investigation into the sexual molestation of the girl, who is a pupil of of Tenderlink School, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. According to the spokesman of the command, DSP […]
Remand by Edith Nwapi Abuja, Nov. 17,2023(NAN) An Abuja High Court on Friday ordered that the suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele be remanded in Kuje correctional centre until Nov 22. Justice Hamza Muazu gave the order and adjourned until Nov. 22 when Emefiele’s bail application will be heard. Emefiele was arraigned on a-six […]
Sudan has called for the immediate withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Horn of Africa country. In a letter sent to UN Secretary General António Guterres, the Sudanese military government demanded the UN’s mission, known as Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), be discontinued immediately. The letter was obtained by dpa on […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba The Chair of the African Group, Amb. Chola Milambo, is soliciting political endorsement of UN Member States to adopt the resolution on the Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The framework is a landmark initiative reflective of the collective commitment to fairness and inclusivity in the global tax system. Nigeria had, during […]
By Stanley Nwanosike The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes in less than two months in Enugu State. This is contained in a communiqué issued on Friday in Enugu at the end of an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the NMA, […]
Isaiah Eka The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday solicited the cooperation of all Nigerians in eliminating all forms of insecurity. Ribadu said that the current administration in the country inherited a tough period in terms of insecurity, appealing to the citizens to be patient. He spoke on the security situation in the […]
By Aisha Cole The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday said 128 people lost their lives in 376 road traffic crashes recorded in the state between January and October 2023 . The Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Babatunde Farinloye, said this at a news conference conference in Lagos. The News […]