The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the air component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) and Operation Hadin Kai carried out successful air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites and terrorists hideouts in Niger Delta and North East regions. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the air interdictions were in continuation of efforts aimed at containing the activities of terrorists, militants and other criminal elements bent on destabilising the nation and making life unbearable to peace-loving Nigerians. He said the…
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Pensioners are worst-hit by galloping inflation that had set in after fuel subsidy removal, the Nigeria Union of Pensioners declared on Sunday in Abuja. Head of its information unit, Mr Bunmi Ogunkolade, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that meagre pensions paid to retired persons had sent the cost of goods and services out of their reach. “Pensioners go to the same markets as others; they are also a special breed because most of them are on regular drug regimens for age-related ailments. “They are prone to high blood pressure, diabetes and other old age sicknesses. That is why…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has requested well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory billboards in his honour. The Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “The attention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been drawn to lamp post billboards, full scale billboards and other adverts congratulating him on his appointment as minister. “While the minister deeply appreciates the warm wishes and support of the citizens, he kindly, but strongly requests that such billboards and advertisements be discontinued…
President Bola Tinubu has tasked the U.S. to collaborate with African countries in defending its democracies against anti-democratic forces within and outside the continent in order to improve on its peoples living standard. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement, disclosed that the president said this when he received the U.S. Presidential envoy and Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Molly Phee, in Abuja on Saturday. He said that the American-backed development finance and multilateral institutions required comprehensive reforms to meet the developmental requirements of younger democracies in Africa, which operate in authoritarian-crowded environments.…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the new subvariants of the Omicron variant of the Corona virus, named EG.5r and BA.2.86, have not been identified in Nigeria. The NCDC on Saturday, reassured the public that it is actively monitoring the situation. In an official press statement, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director General of NCDC, explained that the EG.5 variant is a descendant of XBB.1.9.2, which itself originated from Omicron. He said as of August 7, 2023, EG.5 has been reported in 51 countries, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, and more. The…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc committee investigating alleged job racketeering and mismanagement of IPPIS by the agencies of Federal Government has re-summoned MDAs that refused to appear before it. The committee also threatened to invoke its legislative power to ensure compliance by the various MDAs. Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, the Chairman of the committee, said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, that disregard for invitations amounted to contempt of legislature and warned of dire consequences. READ ALSO: Police arrest teenager for chopping off farmer’s hand in Bauchi He expressed dismay over the deliberate refusal of several MDAs to appear…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is closely monitoring the emergence of new subvariants of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. These subvariants, named EG.5 and BA.2.86, have been reported in several countries. While the EG.5 variant has been classified as a “variant of interest” with a low global risk, the BA.2.86 variant is currently under monitoring due to its substantial genetic differences from other circulating variants. NAN reports that an update from…
A 30-year-old man, Prosper Igboke, has tragically lost his life after jumping from a two-storey building in Nnewi, Anambra State. Igboke, a pastor at a Pentecostal church and a native of Umunneochi, Abia state, reportedly took the drastic step following a heart break involving his romantic partner. According to an undisclosed family member, the woman, who had been trained through her university education by Igboke, declined his marriage proposal. This profound disappointment reportedly led him to take his own life. READ ALSO: Sudan: ‘lost generation’ of children amid war, hunger- UN humanitarian chief The source revealed: “The incident happened last…
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths has said that the spread of fighting and hunger in Sudan could destroy the country, as the future of a “lost generation” of children lies in the balance Griffiths in a statement said that the conflict spelled trauma for Sudan’s youth and cited “deeply disturbing” reports that some children were being used in the fighting. He also warned that hundreds of thousands of children in the country were severely malnourished and “at imminent risk of death” if left untreated Those children were particularly vulnerable to disease outbreaks, while access to medical treatment was lacking. A…
The Julius Abure faction of the Labour Party(LP) says the claim by Lamidi Apapa that the court has affirmed him as the authentic National Chairman of the party is false. Malam Umar Farouk, the National Secretary of the faction said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Farouk said that the Certified True Copy of the suit did not involved Abure. “This conference is called purposely to clear the air on yet another attempt by some of our former members. “They rebelled against the party and went ahead to shamelessly misinform members of the public on the huge…
Some lecturers of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka has been demoted over their alleged involvement in sexual harassment of students. Confirming the demotion in a statement released on Friday, the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor of the University on Public Relations and Special Duties, Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, debunked social media reports that students of the university recently staged a protest over sexual harassment in the university. However, he confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by certain lecturers. The statement did not provide details regarding the number or identities of the affected lecturers. The statement reads: “The…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc committee, interfacing with relevant security agencies to reduce kidnapping, assassinations and banditry in Abia communities, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Rep. Obinna Aguocha, Chairman of the ad-hoc committee, made this call in Abuja at the resumed sitting of the House. He said that Kanu’s release would serve as a panacea for peace in the South East. The communities are Isiukwuato and Umunnochi Local Government Areas of the state. Aguocha called for the unconditional release of Kanu from detention to ensure lasting peace and security in the entire region. He said there…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested no fewer than 40 suspected illegal coal miners in Enugu, the Commandant, Mr Muhammed Dada said. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Enugu, Dada said that during the operation items recovered included pumping machines, diggers, head-pans, shovels, and four Hanvan G7 trucks without registration numbers. Others are a Toyota Hilux van with registration number MUS 513 HU, two heavy-duty batteries, a substantial amount of coal, and a motorcycle. Dada said that the operation took place on Thursday, August 24, at the base of Ugwuonyeama hill in Enugu. The commandant described the act…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa has a better chance of overcoming its economic and security challenges through local solutions and consistency on its pledges and agreements. Tinubu stated this while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the State House on Thursday in Abuja. The Ambassadors are that of Ethiopia, Mr Awall Wagris Mohammed; Cuba, Mrs Miriam Morales Palmero, and United Arab Emirate, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi. In a side meeting with the Ambassador of Ethiopia, the President assured the envoy that Nigeria would continue to strengthen its ties with African countries in the areas of trade, security, and economic…
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, has again given the assurance that the reconstruction work on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway will be completed by the first quarter of 2024. Umahi made this known while inspecting the project on Thursday to assess the progress made so far by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, the contractor handling the project. The minister lhowever frowned at the slow pace of work on the project, which was awarded in 2017. Umahi noted that insecurity and poor funding were the major challenges affecting the timely completion of the road. READ ALSO: Only LP candidates endorsed by me…
A distressing plight has unfolded among Nigerians in the United Kingdom who paid substantial sums to travel agents in hopes of finding better opportunities, only to be left grappling with destitution, hunger, and unemployment. According to a report by Sky News, individuals from Nigeria, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that they had entrusted travel agents with their aspirations of securing skilled worker visas and jobs in the UK. However, upon their arrival, they discovered that the promised employment opportunities were non-existent. One of the victims, visibly distraught, shared her story from the confines of a food bank corridor, expressing…
A soldier was killed in a robbery attack in Benin on Wednesday, the police confirmed on Thursday. Spokesman of the police in Edo, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, told newsmen that the robbery took place at the First Eastern Circular and Akpakpaba Roads intersection in the Edo capital. She said the soldier was shot dead by suspected armed robbers who attacked the patrol van conveying the soldier and two of his colleagues. The patrol van itself was escorting another van loaded with “Ghana-Must-Go’’ bags presumably loaded with cash. Nwabuzor said investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack was on-going. “Edo State…
Students at the Rivers State University have taken to the streets in protest against a recent robbery incident that occurred in the female hostel. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA learns that on Wednesday night, armed criminals wielding machetes and other weapons raided and terrorized the female students and stole valuable belongings.. Expressing their concern over the breach of security on campus, the protesting students are demanding swift action from the university administration to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the culprits to justice. They voiced the need for the university to prioritize the safety and well-being of its students and ensure that…
An increase in cost of living due to surging inflation and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed nearly 68 million more people into extreme poverty in Asia. Also pushed into poverty is the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Thursday. An estimated 155.2 million people in Asia and the Pacific or 3.9 per cent of the region’s population were living in extreme poverty. Those surviving on less than $2.15 a day, as at 2022, according to the key indicators report of the Manila-based bank. The number was 67.8 million higher than it would have been without…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the country generated 2.5 billion dollars from January to June from non-oil exports. Executive Director of the NEPC, Dr Ezra Yakusak said this at a one-day workshop for emerging exporters, on Wednesday in Owerri. Yakusak, represented by the NEPC’s State Coordinator in Imo, Mr Anthony Ajuruchi, said with the revenue milestone reached, the council could hope to surpass its year 2022 revenue of 4.8 billion dollars by the end of 2023. Speaking on the theme: “New Exporters; Panacea for Non-Oil Exports Growth,” Yakusak advised newly registered exporters to learn from their experienced counterparts.…