President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged military personnel deployed to Katsina State, saddled with the task of fighting bandits in Zamfara, to be `as ruthless as humanly possible’ in carrying out their assignment. The president gave the challenge when he addressed the 1000-strong military force assembled to check the menace ofContinue Reading
Immediate past Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, has advised young girls and women to flaunt their gender with dignity to protectprotect them against being used as sex objects. Obiadi spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos on her pet project, “Green Girl”, which projected decency andContinue Reading
Women Arise for Change Initiatives, an NGO, on Saturday advised Nigerian women not to allow themselves to be silenced by anti-democratic elements in the society. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of the group, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that women had the right to freedom of peacefulContinue Reading
In an effort check increasing population growth, an advocacy group, Voice for Family Planning and Reproductive Health Centre (V4FPRCH), has advised couples to refrain from hiding behind culture to avoid family planning. Prof. Josiah Mutihir, the Plateau State Chairman of the group, gave the advice on Friday in Jos atContinue Reading
Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians not to take politics as a do or die affair as the 2019 general elections approaches. Abubakar, who is also the Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, made the appeal in his Wadata Palace in Bida, Niger State, during theContinue Reading
By Ruona Isikeh The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Benin is set to host the 2018 Nigerian Army Combat Support Training Week as part of efforts to improve its operations. Captain Ilaya Dauda, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations said this in a statement issued in Benin on Saturday. Dauda saidContinue Reading
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised intending travellers to stop patronising unregistered travel agencies. The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, gave the advice on Sunday in Lagos. Adurogboye explained that this was due to the increase in reports of fraudulent ticketing practices by unregistered travelContinue Reading
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is partnering with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to strengthen the provision of quick and appropriate emergency medical assistance to victims of disasters across the country. Mr Sani Datti, Head of Media and Public Relations (NEMA) made this known in a statementContinue Reading
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says attainment of required frequency control, availability of spinning reserve and expansion of transmission networks are key to stabilising the national grid and improving electricity supply in the country. The Managing Director of TCN, Mr Usman Mohammed said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
