France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts
Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment […]
Customs Intercepts Undeclared Foreign Currency in Kano
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted a total of One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred U.S Dollars and One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals undeclared foreign currency at the Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). It said the seizure was made recently during a […]
Reps Order Arrest of FCTA Officials Over Building Code Violations
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has issued arrest warrants for the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, along with two senior officials, Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, and the Director of Regional Planning. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Mike Etaba, ordered their arrest on Thursday, […]
NCPC Airlifts 12th Batch of Intending Pilgrims to Israel and Jordan
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has successfully airlifted the 12th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Celestine Toruka said the flight, which comprised mainly Ogun State intending Christian pilgrims, as […]
NAICOM Hands CHI Life Assurance Operational License
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has taken another step to strengthen the insurance industry in Nigeria by issuing a license to CHI Life Assurance Limited. Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, who warmly welcomed the CHI Life Assurance executives, urged them to make a positive impact in the industry. Speaking in Abuja at […]
Gishiri Road Project: Wike Warns Against Sabotaging Government Development Efforts
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, personally oversaw the removal of structures impeding the construction of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Speaking at the demolition site, the Minister emphasized that affected residents had been duly notified and given ample time to […]
Police Reforms; Minister Seeks European Unions Support
Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has sought for the partnership and support of the European Union to actualize police reforms. This is as he reiterated the efforts of the Federal Government to create a more responsive and professional police service in Nigeria. Senator Gaidem stated this during the courtesy visit […]
NSITF Pays N25 million Compensation to Injured Nass Staff
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigeria Socia Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF), compensated an injured staff of the National Assembly with N25million on Tuesday. Compensation cheque for the injured staff was presented to the Clerk to the National Assembly ( CNA) , Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF […]
Comrade Shehu Mohammed Remains ASCSN National President – Union
By Chinedu Echianu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has affirmed that Comrade Shehu Mohammed is its National President. In a Press Statement issued in Abuja Tuesday, the ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo emphasized that Comrade Shehu Mohammed was elected the National President of the Union on Monday 12th August 2024 […]
No Kogi Citizen Should Go to Bed Hungry – Governor Ododo
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared that no citizen of Kogi State should go to bed hungry under his watch as the Governor of the state. Governor Ododo made the declaration at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Programme in Lokoja on Monday. […]