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By Isaiah Eka Sen. Ita Enang has described the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as an iconic and towering figure who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s development. Reacting to Buhari’s death, Enang told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Sunday that the former president meant well for the country. He said that Buhari…

By Admin Immediate former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu in a tweet on his official X formerly Twitter page, confirmed his death on Sunday. The twit reads; “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN, the family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, in a…

By Admin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a total of 129 applications from associations seeking registration as political parties. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, who disclosed this on Thursday said this update came after the Commission received seven additional applications since last week. “In…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has designed a programme aimed at sensitising Nigerian on the dangers of cybercrime and promotion of a culture of financial integrity. Mr Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Communications and Media, NOA made the remark in a statement he issued out in Uyo on Friday. He said…

By Peter Amine The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, says that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is expanding its intelligence acquisition capacity to effectively combat evolving security challenges bedevilling the country. Abubakar stated this on Friday in Makurdi at the graduation ceremony of the regimental intelligence and security officers course 4/2025….

By Thompson Yamput The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Miller Dantawaye, has embarked on a stakeholders’ engagement tour to the Isanlu Area Command in a bid to enhance grassroots security collaboration and tackle growing insecurity in Yagba Federal Constituency. The CP said on Thursday that the  visit was aimed at strengthening community policing and fostering…

By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is taking proactive measures to educate residents on the dangers of scooping petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom. Mrs Mmandu Aisueni, the State Head of Operations, NEMA made the remark at a one-day Public Awareness Programme on Tanker Accident and Fire in Uyo…

By Thompson Yamput Rainstorms and flooding are wreaking havoc in Kogi State, leaving several communities and schools severely affected, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Communities in Idah, Kabba-Bunu, Ofu, Okehi and Lokoja Local Government Areas (LGAs) have been hit hard. Affected areas include Okehi. Aiyeteju, Iyah, Ben Thomas, Kajola, and Fehinti in Kabba-Bunu…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command has planned to embark on town hall meetings tagged as “meet the people outings” toward enhancing peace and security in the State. The Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on His Royal Majesty, Dr Saidu Akawu Salihu, the Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe,…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has welcomed the revised economic growth projection by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but faulted it for underestimating Nigeria’s economy and its potential under the President Bola Tinubu administration. This was after the IMF once again reviewed upward its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2025 to…