A girl and four adults died in a road accident involving a jeep and a truck at Enugu-Agidi by Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra on Sunday night.Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, the state commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, confirmed the in…
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Army harps on research, development to enhance operational efficiency
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to research and development to effectively address the contemporary security challenges confronting the nation.Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Ibrahim, Chief of Training (Army), reiterated this at the opening of 202…
Read MoreAdegoke bags double honour awards in USA
The Mayor of Miami Dade County Florida, USA, has conferred the distinguished visitor honour on Dr Samson Adegoke, the founder and benefactor of Maigida Charity Foundation.Adegoke, who made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, also revealed tha…
Read MoreFoundation harps on early detection, treatment for children with cancer
An NGO, Okapi Children Cancer Foundation, on Monday stressed the need for early detection and treatment for increased chances of survival for children with cancer.The Chief Volunteer and Founder of the organisation, Ms Oluwakemi Adekanye, gave this adv…
Read MoreNASENI boosting Nigeria’s quest to leapfrog industrialisation
When the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was established in 1992, it significantly raised Nigeria’s hope of leapfrogging industrial development via innovation and reverse engineering.NASENI’s mandate include, inter a…
Read MoreJailbird, 23, bags 6 months imprisonment for pouring faeces on policewoman
A Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday sentenced a 23-year-old man, Abayomi Damilare, to six months imprisonment for pouring his faeces on a policewoman.The court’s President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, convicted the man, following hi…
Read MoreCatholic Bishops of Nigeria to hold conference in Imo
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will hold its second 2022 plenary from Sept. 8 to 16, at the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Imo.This is contained in a statement issued by Fr Mike Umoh, Director of Social C…
Read MoreRotary club offers free eye screening, glasses to FCT community
Five Rotary Clubs in Abuja on Monday conducted free eye screening, distributed eye glasses and treated eye related problems to residents of Dakin-biu Community, Utako in the FCT.Dr Goddy Nnadi, District Governor, Rotary District 9123 said the gesture w…
Read MoreCAN dismisses media report on same-faith ticket
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described as ridiculous, malicious and untrue, a media report claiming it received money from Bola Tinubu, the APC Presidential candidate.The association in its reaction to the report captioned, ‘How Tinub…
Read MoreNigeria’s Internal Security Is Challenged By Insecurities – Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola says the nation’s internal security is being challenged by insecurities.He was speaking at the Investigative Hearing For The Armed Forces, Ministers Of Defence, Police Affairs, Interior And Service …
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