SARC records 3295 cases of gender based violence
The Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Kafanchan, Kaduna State said it has recorded 3,295 cases of assault since its establishment in 2019. Speaking at an event to commemorate…
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Calabar wears new look as carnival begins
The capital city of Cross River State, Calabar, is wearing a new look ahead of the commencement of the 2023 edition of the Annual Calabar Carnival scheduled to begin on…
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Enugu Gov orders biometric verification of LG staff
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has ordered a verification and biometric capturing of all local government workers in the state. The directive contained in a statement issued by the…
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Super Falcons’ 5-0 win over Cape Verde excites fans
Football enthusiasts in Enugu State on Thursday hailed Super Falcons for defeating Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Uchenna Kanu…
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Reps give MDAs conditions to get allocation from 2024 budget
The House of Representatives, says only Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that made judicious use of their allocations in 2023 will receive funds from the 2024 budget. This indication was…
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FG, US hold talks on funding mining projects
On the sidelines of the Mines & Money conference holding in London, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake and United States Assistant Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources…
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CP invites Military to beef up security at Lokoja INEC office following siege by mob
The military beefed up security around the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) headquarters in Lokoja, Kogi State on Wednesday following a siege laid on the premises by a mob. Commissioner…
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Army Chief extols troops’ doggedness in combating insecurity
Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday attributed successes recorded in the fight against banditry and kidnapping in parts of the country to the doggedness of troops. Speaking…
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NAF hits illegal refining sites, boats in air raids
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, has destroyed several illegal refining sites and disrupted oil theft activities in air raids in Rivers State.…
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CBN directs Banks to issue, accept old, redesigned Naira notes
Following the order of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, granting the prayer of the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation to extend the use of…
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