Governor Abdula’ziz Yari of Zamfara has called on the Nigeria Army and other security agencies to sustain their ongoing operations against bandits operating in the state. Yari’s call is contained in a statement issued on […]
The Nigerian Army on Monday launched exercise Harbin Kunama III to further curtail activities of bandits and kidnappers in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto states.Announcing the exercise at the Headquarters of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, […]
Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) and CrossBoundary Energy Limited (‘CrossBoundary’) have signed a Solar Power Purchase Agreement for the installation and operation of a 650 kW solar plant located at its Ibadan Brewery. The Company Secretary/ […]
Following dismal outing of local carriers on the international routes, Air Peace Airlines is set to foray into the long-haul operations, and on its wings are high expectations from stakeholders. The airlines, besides flying the […]
Transport Canada validated Enstrom Helicopter’s 480B turbine helicopter, joining other Enstrom models that have been approved for operations in the United States’ northern neighbor, the Menominee, Michigan-based manufacturer announced. “A number of our customers have […]
The Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has said that Taraba is now relatively peaceful due to the efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.The governor said this when he played host to […]
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy said it would today commence “Ani-Oforifori’’ exercise in Niger Delta creeks to rid the area of bad elements “Ani-Oforifori’’ means “Chase thief’’ in Kalabari language in Rivers. […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has said that the planned conduct of Operation LAST HOLD at the extreme northern part of Borno state is aimed at reinforcing the ongoing […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is set to establish a taskforce that will monitor and compel compliance on water ways. The decision was sequel to the alleged non-compliance by manning […]
By divine intervention a poor woman of Didiyo village, in Fika local government area of Yobe state, Zainab Adamu, a mother of two, gave birth to quadruplets. MUSA M. BUBA reports the family’s challenges It […]
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), otherwise known as VIO, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stated that plans were on-going to commence Operation Giraffe to clampdown unworthy road vehicles. Its Director, Engr. […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has called on the federal government to commence immediate recruitment of more people into the security agencies in the country, especially the Nigerian Police […]
Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has opened its Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) office in Abuja. The centre will work with ECOWAS to promote health security in the […]
Makurdi A civil society organisation, Benue Valley Initiative, has asked the troops prosecuting Operation Cat Dance in the state to give priority to disarming herdsmen and pushing them out of flashpoints to allow displaced local […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has again charged troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, the factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorists group, alive or dead. Buratai gave the charge at Camp Zairo, […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has smashed a robbery and car-snatching gang, said to be operating in various parts of the Territory allegedly under the leadership of a medical doctor, Dr. Ola Solomon […]
A former Governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, has praised the federal government for its intervention in the bloody herdsmen crisis in the state. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Maiduguri Desperate Boko Haram terrorists, who attempted to escape Operation Lafia Dole theatre through a blocking position in Goniri, Gujba local government area of Yobe state, were on Friday severely dealt with. Assistant Director, Army […]
Arik Air has reached reconciled Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, by moving its Garden City Express operations to the facility. The airline said the service would enable […]
The United States has issued sanctions against a general for being a key contributor to the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. General MuhindoAkiliMundos, an ally of President Joseph Kabila, was […]
The five African leaders of the G5 met last year with French President Emmanuel Macron (third left) Heads of state from Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Mali and Niger are meeting at this year’s G5 Sahel […]
By Tope Sunday Abuja Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would commence commercial activities in August. Amaechi told newsmen in Abuja that the ministry was putting in place […]
By Sadiq Abubakar Maiduguri The Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI) has commenced general renovation and rehabilitation of Bama General Hospital, aimed at assisting Borno state government. Besides, committee purchased medical equipment, beds, […]
By Benjamin Umuteme Abuja The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would commence commercial activities in August. Amaechi, who, told newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, added that […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in conjunction with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has reviewed directives and standing operating procedures in terms of minimum ceiling, visibility, Runway Visual Range (RVR), or specified hazards […]
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