ABUJA – Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for enhanced security cooperation among ECOWAS member states to bolster their defense capabilities against security threats. Speaking at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Badaru stressed the importance of collective efforts to combat terrorism, cross-border crimes, […]
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils for Aviation and Maritime Colleges
President Bola Tinubu has appointed 10 individuals to the governing councils of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State. The appointments were announced on Wednesday in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The appointed members […]
Edo State Refutes Claims of Hoarding FG Rice, Asserts Proper Distribution
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, addressed accusations on Wednesday regarding the state allegedly hoarding rice provided by the Federal Government. At a press conference in Benin, Nehikhare clarified that the state received several trucks of 25kg rice bags earlier this year. He emphasized that the quantity of rice received was […]
NCAA Set for Improved Consumer Service, Complaints Resolution
The Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) has commenced training its consumer protection officers (CPOs) and the airlines’ staff representative on using the soon-be-launched consumer protection portal to solve real-time passenger complaints against airlines. The two-day training which began on Wednesday at the NCAA corporate headquarters in Abuja was declared open by the Acting Director General, Civil […]
Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Admits Hardship and Reveals Plans
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation for the second time in a week, acknowledging the current economic hardships, particularly those resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies. In his August 7, 2024, statement, Tinubu admitted that there was an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his administration’s plans, which compounded […]
Cardoso, Kyari, and Lokpobiri Testify Before Senate Committee on Oil Sector Sabotage
On August 7, 2024, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso, NNPC CEO Mele Kyari, and Minister of Petroleum Heineken Lokpobiri testified before a Senate Adhoc committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Senate Chairman Senator Opeyemi Bamidele warned that the investigation would scrutinize all involved parties, focusing on compliance with the […]
Warri Refinery Workers Plan Protest for August 19
Support staff at Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPCL) are set to resume their protest on August 19, 2024, citing dissatisfaction with their working conditions and pay. In an open letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the workers criticized the NNPCL management for not addressing their grievances. Their demands include improved remuneration and a […]
Tinubu Appoints Aminu Masari as TETFund Board Chairman
On August 7, 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Aminu Masari, the former governor of Katsina State, as Chairman of the reconstituted board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The announcement was made in a statement by presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The new board also includes Senator Sani Danladi, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, Mr. Nurudeen […]
NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspects for Vandalism During Abuja Protests
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command has detained 12 individuals suspected of vandalizing public infrastructure in Abuja amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. NSCDC Spokesman, CSC Samuel Idoko, reported on Wednesday that three suspects were apprehended while attempting to vandalize the Moshood Abiola Stadium after scaling its fence. In Jabi, four […]
Gov. Otu Greenlights Recruitment of 31 Doctors, 177 Healthcare Workers
On August 7, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State approved the hiring of 31 medical doctors, 22 pharmacists, and 153 nurses to address a critical shortage of healthcare professionals in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced this decision in Calabar, highlighting it as a key initiative to […]