The Western Naval Command has said that the rate at which insecurity had reduced in the Gulf of Guniea was as a result of increased international collaboration. The Command’s Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Halilu Zakaria who represented the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) disclosed this on Tuesday during French Navy […]
Day: June 23, 2021
FG set for NEPAD second peer review
The Federal Government says it is ready for the second peer review country self-assessment to be done by New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known on Wednesday when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome […]
Nigeria committed to UHC attainment- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday reiterated Nigeria commitment to the attainment of universal health coverage. Osinbajo disclosed this at the formal launch of Modular Healthcare Facility at Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos by Alpha Mead. He said that 2030 agenda for sustainable development as demonstrated by the present launch of […]
NGE presents strong statement on proposed media bills, says bills draconic
· The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that the media industry is not a political opponent or enemy of the Federal Government, saying many of the political elite’s attacks on the media are habitually not envisioned to win an argument on the values, legal or journalistic; but designed […]
Collusion with Bandits: Gumi lied says Army
The Nigerian Army ( NA)has dismissed claims by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi that the Military is colluding with bandits. The NA described Gumi’s statement on Arise TV on Wednesday morning as sad and unfortunate, saying it is a calculated attempt not only to denigrate the Military but to weaken the […]
As FG approves Law School for Rivers , Wike berates previous government for rejection, APC fires back
The Federal Government has given approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Law School campus in Port Harcourt. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike disclosed this through a statement issued by Kevin Ebiri,his Special Assistance on Media in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The Statement said that the governor made the disclosure […]
Court Jails Ponzi scheme Operator 7 Years in Port Harcourt
Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a fake Ponzi Scheme operator: Umoren Moses Edet to seven years imprisonment for obtaining money under false pretense and issuance of dud cheques. He was convicted on Friday June 18, 2021 after […]
Bawa warns PMS smugglers of tough times
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Abdulrasheed Bawa on Tuesday vowed that smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country will face the full wrath of the law. Bawa issued this stern warning in a remark at a stakeholders’ engagement on high PMS evacuation, code […]