The Borno State government on Thursday said it has streamlined pension documentation and reduced processing delays by over 60 per cent. The state Head of Service, Muhammad Ghuluze, disclosed this during a press conference organised as part of activities to mark the 2025 civil week in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The HOS, while…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba Area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. According to a statement by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the move was part of the agency’s role as…
The Nigerian Air Force has disowned a viral message circulating across social media platforms claiming that it has commenced recruitment for the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course and Direct Short Service Commission, describing it as false and misleading. In a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with the killing of two fellow students. The spokesperson for the command, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests on Thursday. Haruna said the students were being interrogated to determine their level of involvement in the incident. “Eleven students were…
The Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has urged Ibadan residents to make peaceful co-existence their watch word.He gave this advice during a meeting with the Council of Traditional Baales in Ibadanland, held at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has enjoined journalists in the state not to join politicians in the spread of fake and unverified information. The union gave this warning in a communique issued at the end of its monthly congress held on Wednesday. The communique prepared by the trio of Comrade Abiodun Atilola (Chairman), Comrade…
The Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, has foiled five kidnap attempts in two weeks in the state. The State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Wednesday in Akure while addressing newsmen. Adeleye said no ransom was paid in the five cases, while the latest attempt took place…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Attaining 70 years have been described as a milestone that brings wealth of experiences and allows for deeper appreciation of life challenges. This was the message delivered by the shepherd in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Orisun Iye Parish, Owode, Apata, Ibadan, Most Superior Evangelist Raphael Adesokan at the…
The Jigawa State government has warned local government council chairmen and traditional leaders against the illegal allocation of land.Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday.He said the aim is to…
By Michael Adeyemo It was a moment of celebration and inspiration in Ibadan, as the Coordinator of Mind Impact for Motivation Initiative, MIMI, Mrs. Kemi Oshiyemi-Cole, marked her 49th birthday anniversarywith the official launch of her new book titled “The Trial of Ogo.” In an emotional remark, the celebrant, Mrs. Oshiyemi-Cole, expressed deep gratitude to God for the gift of…