China is building up its armed forces at a rapid pace. Its advances in missile technology, nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence have triggered serious concern among many Western observers, who believe a profound shift in the global balance of military Read more…
Tensions are flaring between Russia and a number of Western nations, but there is hope that newly-announced talks with the US could reduce the risk of escalation and boost stability in Europe, Moscow’s Foreign Minister has said. Speaking as part Read more…
My people have embraced the vision I have for NAUTH, says Dr. Ugboaja The Chief Medical Director CMD of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi says the institution’s staff has embraced his vision because it is no longer an Read more…
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has assured that his administration will mobilise resources towards achieving 80 per cent implementation of the 2022 budget of N483.1 billion. The governor gave the assurance shortly after signing into law the Rivers State Appropriation Read more…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced a cabinet reconstitution highlighted by the creation of a new ministry of Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs to be headed by Dr Ugorji Ugorji. The 18 new commissioners sworn in by the Read more…
Minister overrules DG Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has slammed the Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Mr Idris Musa, on the legality of the state’s technical committee on the recent oil spill in Read more…
A group of Fulani herdsmen and their herd of cattle reportedly invaded the newly built and commissioned Anambra State international cargo and passenger airport, causing fear and panic in the area. The cattle rearers are said to have gained entry Read more…
Governors in the South West region have approved joint operation for the men of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun to patrol the entire region, to enhance inter-border patrol during the festive season. The Chairman of the Southwest Governors Forum, Read more…
The Senate President Ahmed LAwan has formally read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari explaining his decision to withhold presidential assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 passed by the National Assembly. President Buhari’s position was conveyed in a Read more…
Nigeria’s federal government has reinstated Emirates Airlines daily flight schedule to Nigeria. This was made public in a letter personally signed by the Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, and addressed to the country manager, Read more…
The stopping of Russian gas supplies to Germany via the Yamal-Europe network is not political or related to the wait for certification of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. The previous day, it was reported that Read more…
A female soldier has been arrested in Nigeria for accepting a marriage proposal while on duty, an army spokesman has said. She had breached the military’s code of conduct by “indulging in romance while in uniform”, he added. A video Read more…