NCPC Celebrates Two Retired Officers
By: Chinedu Echianu Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has held a colourful send-forth in honour of two of its senior officers who retired in August. Those celebrated were Barrister Sonny Ebiyaibo, former Director of Administration, and Agiobu Fyneface, former Chief Executive Officer in the Accounts Department. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by Celestine Toruka, […]
Army Boss Pledges Enhanced Security Across Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to intensify military operations aimed at bolstering security in Katsina State and across Nigeria. He made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Jobe, at the Government House in Katsina. According to a […]
Troops Repel Bandit Infiltration in Niger State
By Zainab Bakare Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babana in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State has successfully repelled an attempted infiltration by armed bandits on Thursday, neutralising two assailants and recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition. According to a statement from the Acting Assistant […]
Police Dismantle Syndicate Behind Fake NIMC Verification Platforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a major cyber syndicate running fake National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) verification platforms, arresting eight suspects linked to unauthorized access and data harvesting schemes. The Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), said on Thursday that it shut down 13 out of 14 fraudulent domains designed […]
FCT Residents React to Tinubu’s Claim of Eradicating Corruption
By Sofiat /Zainab Some residents of the federal capital territory, FCT, have disagreed with President Bola Tinubu’s recent claim in Brazil that corruption has been eradicated in the country. They insisted that corruption not only persists but has worsened across key sectors of the economy. Speaking with Democracy Radio on Wednesday, they described the […]
Wike Urges G-7 States to Adopt Tech-Driven Security Strategy
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the adoption of technology-driven security strategies and stronger inter-state collaboration to counter the rising wave of cross-border crimes threatening the nation’s capital and its surrounding states. Wike, represented by the FCTA Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, made the […]
NSITF Urges Localised Approaches as Experts Push for Preventive Risk Management
By Chinedu Echianu Experts have warned that global risk frameworks without local adaptation are bound to fail. They stressed the need for preventive strategies and stronger collaboration in addressing emerging threats such as cyber attacks, climate shocks, and pandemics. Speaking at the 24th Annual International Conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) […]
JCR Reaffirms Afreximbank’s A- Credit Rating, Maintains Stable Outlook
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has reaffirmed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) long-term issuer credit rating at A- with a stable outlook, underscoring the institution’s resilience and growing credibility in global financial markets. The decision reflects JCR’s confidence in Afreximbank’s solid capital base, strong strategic positioning, prudent liquidity policies, and effective […]
NNPCL Reforms on Course to revive dormant oil fields – Ojulari
By Chinedu Echianu The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, says the company is pressing ahead with reforms to revive dormant oil fields and attract fresh investment, despite challenges. Ojulari stated this on Thursday, when the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association […]
Media Personality,Toke Makinwa Welcomes Baby Girl
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Prominent media personality, Toke Makinwa, has announced the arrival of her first child, a baby girl. The 40-year-old television and radio host shared the news on Thursday via her Instagram page, describing the birth as the happiest moment of her life. “I’m a mommy. This is the happiest I’ve ever been. My […]