The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are strengthening their partnership to leverage communication services for more effective and timely disaster management across the country.As part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two organizations, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Tuesday paid
ix persons lost their lives instantly in a multiple auto crash which occured on Monday night in Okene, Kogi State. Five other persons were seriously injured in the accident. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office in Kogi State confirmed the accident to newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday. Samuel Ogundayo,
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration.Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, spoke Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, at the launch of a series of events to mark the regional body’s golden jubilee.The President,
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Plateau State branch, has urged the federal government to train and allow communities to defend themselves against terrorists killing and maiming citizens.The NBA which backed recent call by retired General T.Y. Danjuma, former Chief of Army Staff that citizens should arm and themselves, said this
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed the nomination and administrative fees for aspirants vying for the different seats in the July 12 local government election in Lagos State.The fees are contained in the party’s election guidelines, jointly signed by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and Dr Adeola Jokomba, the APC chairman
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. Already, his secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been
Though Pope Francis outlined his wishes for a modest burial, the funeral for a pope is no simple matter. It will likely take weeks to choose a new pontiff. In life, Pope Francis shunned the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City in favor of a modest apartment. In death, too, he
On Monday night, President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja after an 18-day retreat in Paris and London. He landed at 9:50 PM, Tinubu was welcomed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Others
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden and tragic passing of his Special Adviser on Trade and Export, Chief Shimite Love.She died in the early hours of Monday.Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in
Police in Gombe State have confirmed the death of five persons in a motor accident which occurred on Monday on Tashan Gona road in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State.Police said the accident occurred when a truck rammed into a procession of people celebrating the Easter festival.Thirteen other persons