Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies on Wednesday 2 May 2024 neutralized an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)expert of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsu – Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo […]
Day: May 3, 2024
TINUBU TO COMMISSION CRITICAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
By Ken Chiwendu In line with his commitment to significantly leverage gas to grow the economy, President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. The development is in line with the president’s commitment to significantly leverage […]
No Compromise on Press Freedom, FG Assures the Media On World Press Freedom Day.
By Ijeoma Wilfred The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has affirmed that not a single journalist has been hounded or incarcerated under the Tinubu administration for practicing responsible journalism, stressing that the media is largely free in Nigeria. Idris was responding to a question at a press […]
Breaking:GOV FUBARA EMPOWERS 3,066 MSMEs WITH N4BN SOFT LOAN.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has formally launched the N4billion matching fund loan scheme that will stimulate business activities in the State while also creating wealth. The launching, which took place at the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Friday, signalled the commencement of the […]
Court Restrains NERC, KEDCO from Implementing Electricity Tariff Hike.
By John Obi Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday granted an interim order restraining the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from implementing a hike in electricity tariff for Band A customers in the state. The Judge ordered Kano Electricity Distribution Plc to […]
Cybercrimes Amendment Act Must Be Fully Implemented For National Security Others, NSA Directs
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for the immediate implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition Prevention Etc) Amendment Act 2024 to strengthen” National security and”protect economic interest ‘among others The is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Zakaria U. Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communication at the […]
23 Internet Fraudsters Sentenced To Jail Terms in Oyo, Osun.
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of twenty-three (23) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices K.B. Olawoyin, Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Adetujoye and O.A. Lajide of the Oyo State High Court Ibadan; Justice Mashkur Salisu of the […]
Nigeria Customs Launches Advance Ruling System for Effective Trade Facilitation.
By Goodluck B Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), has launched an auspicious scheme aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and creating a more transparent business environment for the Service’s stakeholders in trade space, named Advance Ruling. Speaking at the launching of […]
World Press Freedom Day: EditorsSalute Journalists Working Under Harsh Conditions.
By Goodluck B Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has saluted Journalists for working under harsh economic conditions and reaffirmed that media freedom, freedom of expression and access to public information are crucial to democracy, which must be at the heart of Nigerian government’s values and actions. The professional […]