The Minister of the Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has commended the spirit of cooperation from communities along the Lagos – Ibadan Rail corridor which he noted facilitated the quick operation of the Standard gauge project. Amaechi made the commendation during the Ministerial Inspection of the Lagos /Ibadan Standard gauge railway […]
Month: May 2021
FG phases out unprofessional teachers in public schools
The Federal Government has said that only teachers who are certified would be allowed to teach. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education,Mr Sony Echono gave the charge at the 2021 Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination for teachers, organised by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria(TRCN) in Abuja on Saturday. […]
Yoruba secessionists say no going back on Oduduwa Republic
Agitators for creation of Yoruba nation on Saturday paralysed activities in Akure, Ondo State capital, with a peaceful rally, saying there is no going back on the actualisation of Oduduwa Republic. The rally was populated by members of Ilana Omo Oodua, comprising of youths market men and women, who came […]
Late Army Chief Attahiru, Others laid to rest
Burial rites were performed on Saturday in Abuja for the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 personnel who died in the military plane crash on Friday evening in Kaduna. The ceremony which featured 21 Gun Salute by Guards of Honour amid sombre situation, had several […]
List of officers on board ill-fated Military aircraft released
The list of 11 officers killed in the military aircraft crash in Kaduna has been released The Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari , Bashir Ahmad disclosed the information via his Twitter Handle on Friday night The deceased are Lt Gen I Attahiru Brig- Gen M. I […]
Nigerians cry foul over death of Chief of Army Staff, want speedy probe of crash
The death of the Chief of Army Staff COAS Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru on Friday in Kaduna has thrown the country into shock and mourning with many calling for immediate probe of the crash. Attahiru who was known for his Anti Boko Haram stance was on Friday evening killed in […]
Breaking: Military plane crashes killing Chief of Army Staff
Nigerian Chief of Army Staff COAS ,Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru is reported dead in a plane crash in Kaduna The aircrash involving a Nigeria AirForce aircraft reportedly occurred on Friday evening during a heavy downpour near the Kaduna International Airport. The ill-fated aircraft was said to have other occupants on […]
APC declares support for ‘Ebubeagu’ South East Security Outfit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi has thrown its weight behind Ebubeagu security outfit presently operating in the state. The party gave the support in a communique signed by its State Caretaker Chairman, Mr Stanley Okoro-Emegha and other executive members, after its meeting on Friday in Abakaliki. The communique […]
IGP alerts Nigerians on plan of action to repel security breach in Plateau,FCT
The Acting Inspector General of Police (I-G) Mr Usman Baba says there is no cause to panic over safety and security in Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the […]
Gunmen attack Catholic Church in Katsina, kill priest,kidnap predecessor
Gunmen have attacked St. Vincent Ferrer Parish of the Catholic Church in Malumfashi local government in Katsina state, killing Rev. Father Alphonsus Bello and kidnapped another priest. Rev. Fr Chris Omotosho,,The Communications Director of Sokoto Catholic Diocese,, told newsmen on Friday in Sokoto The Spokesman who disclosed that the incident […]