The Government of Kaduna State has announced the release of the 287 school children kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Governor, Uba Sani. The statement says “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to…
Slain Soldiers: Attack On Igbomotoru Community, IYC President Demands Probe. The President of the Ijaw Youth Council ,IYC, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri while sympathizing with the Nigerian Army over the killing of its personnel demanded a probe on the reprisal attack carried out by the military on Igbomotoru community. Recall that soldiers in five gunboats reportedly…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has advocated for the country to focus on the non- oil sector for economic growth, stating that the lottery sector is a non-oil sector investment that is yet to be fully tapped into in Nigeria taking cognizance of the growing population. The Minister said this while hosting the…
The operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps have arrested two middle aged men, Adeniyi Elijah, 26 years and Abdullah Rasheed Abubakar, 19 for attempted kidnapping . The duo were reportedly nabbed by men of Amotekun who acted on a tip off at Ogidan Grammar School, and Nawarudeen Grammar School, Oke-Baale areas in Osogbo, Osun State capital…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reiterated the imperative of fostering closer collaboration between the military and paramilitary forces to bolster national security efforts. The Minister said this on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The Minister while expressing…
Budget Padding and Matter Arising – Constituency Project As the word “padding” has gradually instituted its way into our democratic lexicon, it is ironical that after two decades of unbroken democracy and repetition of cases regarding “budget padding”, many Nigerians including our distinguished lawmakers are yet to grasp its full meaning. Budget padding is an…
World Surveyors’ Day: Surveyor Yusuf lists ways to navigate globalisation challenges Surveyors have been admonished to embrace digital technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) to navigate the challenges posed by globalization. The above-listed tools would enable surveyors collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data more effectively, regardless…
Son of a former Governor of Plateau State, Mr Nanle Dariye, has called for concerted efforts amongst Nigerians to halt the growing insecurity in the country. Mr Nanle said the security of lives and property must not be left in the hands of the nation’s security agencies and personnel alone, saying that individuals and…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 election in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has given reasons why politicians need not to arm non state actors during election. Sylva, who was also the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, made this known on his official Facebook page…
Acquire more knowledge, ODSG urges junior workers … As OSCCA matriculate 51 students Civil Service lower cadre officers on level seven have been encouraged to further their education to reach the peak of their career as 51 students matriculated at the Ondo state Co-operative College, Akure OSCCA. The Ondo state Head of Service ,…
