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December 28, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 18,940 people for drug related offences in the last two years. The Chairman and Chief Executive of the agency, Brig-Gen Mohammed Buba -Marwa, made this known in Yola...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

Benin Enterprise Park: Edo Partners NCDMB, To Develop 50 Hectares, Attract Investors

Edo State has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Local Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) as part of measures to develop 50 hectares out of the 1000 hectares for the Benin Enterprise Park, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area...

December 28, 2022 No Responses

Katsina, NADDC Establish Modern Mechanic Training Centre

Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has established a modern mechanic training centre in the state. During the foundation laying ceremony of supporting facilities at the premises...

December 27, 2022 No Responses

CSOs Sue NDDC Over Budget Breakdown

Three civil society organisations (CSOs) have dragged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to court over alleged failure to furnish them with its 2020 Budget breakdown in line with the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act. The CSOs...

December 27, 2022 No Responses

Archbishop Kaigama Donates Relief Materials To IDPs Camp

Archbishop of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace, Ignatius Kaigama has donated relief materials to inmates of New Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja to celebrate Christmas. Addressing the displaced persons, the Archbishop ...

December 27, 2022 No Responses

UNICAL Gets Two Female DVCs

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Florence Obi, has announced the appointment of two female Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs) of the institution. The announcement is contained in statement issued on Monday by the...

December 27, 2022 No Responses

Hyundai Heavy Industries Group Changes Name

Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has changed its name to HD Hyundai, the company said in a regulatory filing. According to Korean media reports, the name change coincides with the 50th anniversary held in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, which served as the...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Dozens Dead As Freeze Grips North America

At least 38 deaths have now been linked to a severe Arctic freeze that continues to pummel the US and Canada. Officials say 34 people died across the US, with the worst-hit area being the city of Buffalo, in New...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Archbishop Martins: God Will Change Nigeria’s Fortunes For Good

THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith and hope that the Almighty God will not fail to deliver our country from the shackles of bad leadership and the...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Bishop Odetoyinbo Charges Nigerians On New Orientation

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, has called for new orientation and attitudinal change on the part of all Nigerians for the country to be a better place for all citizens. Bishop Odetoyinbo made the...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Restates Commitment To Formidable Healthcare System

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to make healthcare in the state formidable and in line with global standards. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known during a Christmas programme organised for patients at the Alimo...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Bishop To Nigerians: Embrace Love, End Killings, Violence

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to show love, end violence and killings in the country. Onaga stated this in his Christmas message at his...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

Buhari’s Christmas Message

I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend...

December 25, 2022 No Responses

NPA Boss Alleges Blackmail

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, has decried what he identified as blackmail against his person by unknown Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). According to Bello-Koko, the alleged blackmailers have resorted...