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President Bola Tinubu, Monday, adorned the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, alongside the Chiefs of Army, Naval, and Air Staff with their well-deserved new ranks. The event marked a significant milestone for the country’s security forces, coming six weeks after their appointment on June 19, 2023. The newly appointed and decorated service…
As Nigeria gears up to form a new cabinet, the question of whether ministerial appointments should be based on competence or political compensation has become a subject of intense debate. The recent nomination of former Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet has reignited discussions on the criteria for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over the potential blockage of the Second Niger Bridge due to ongoing vandalization of its metal components by miscreants. Mr. Mahmuda Mamman, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, visited the bridge to assess the recent level of damage. He called on security…
Adamawa State witnessed a day of chaos and violence as thousands of youths went on a rampage, targeting government warehouses in a bid to loot essential items. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left at least four people dead, according to reports. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warehouse at PZ Roundabout, adjacent to the…
The prolonged sit-at-home protest in Enugu State and the entire South-East region is likely to come to an end soon, as the Enugu State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared its full support for the state government’s efforts to halt the protest. The group has stated that the sit-at-home action, which has been enforced…
In response to the escalating violence perpetrated by hoodlums attacking people and businesses in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has taken a decisive step to ensure the safety of residents. Effective immediately on Sunday, July 30, 2023, a 24-hour curfew has been declared throughout the state. The governor made the announcement via his official…
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In a bold stand for their demands, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Nigeria has rejected the government’s 25 per cent increment in the basic salary of doctors, along with the accoutrement allowance. As the strike enters its second month, the doctors are unwavering in their call for the full restoration of the…
In a swift response to an armed robbery incident that occurred in Ikenegbu, Owerri, this morning, residents of Imo state quickly alerted the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to the ongoing attack by suspected IPOB terrorists. In a surprising turn of events, within just five minutes, the police promptly surrounded the area, leading to the arrest…