Nigerian military records 27.9% female participation in peacekeeping operations – CDS
Nov. 9, 2023 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria has attained 27.9 per cent female participation in peace support operations as…
We’ve committed entire Butane, Propane production to the domestic market, we’re not responsible for hike in LPG price – NLNG
Nov. 9, 2023 The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), says the company has not increased the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Mr Andy Odeh, General Manager, External Relations…
South African president deploys army to tackle illegal mining
November 9, 2023 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities, Ramaphosa’s office said in a statement on Thursday….
Saudi Arabia to sign deals worth over $500 mln with African nations -Minister
November 9, 2023 The Saudi Fund for Development will sign agreements worth 2 billion riyals ($533 million) with African countries, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Thursday during the…
LASG SHUTS ‘HIS GRACE CHILDREN HOME, ORPHANAGE FOR OPERATING ILLEGALLY
November 8, 2023 Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development have shut down “His Grace Children Home and Hostel Orphanage” in the Isolo area of the…
Counterterrorism centre, stakeholders explore threats posed by drones to aviation security
Nov. 7, 2023 The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Tuesday convened a workshop to explore the threats posed by drones and terrorists to aviation security. The workshop with the…
Troops arrests lawyer in connection with the killing of one Mobile Police personnel in Bauchi
Nov. 7, 2023 Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have arrested one Mr. Abdullahi Abubakar, a Lawyer at Rimin Zayam village in Toro LGA of…
NNPCL launches new ‘Nembe’ grade of crude
Nov. 7, 2023 Nigeria’s state oil firm Nigeria National Petroleum Ltd, NNPCL on Tuesday said it has launched a new grade of crude called Nembe, as Africa’s largest oil producer…
Stolen nationhood: In search of a beautiful yesterday, by Ken Ugbechie
Indeed, there was a country, apologies to Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s best literary exports. There was also a nation, complete with all the props of nationhood. Nostalgic nudging makes…
After President Tinubu’s Judicial Victory, by Monday Philips Ekpe
First, a digression. I’m not a fan of our post-election petition schedule. Both the constitution and electoral act obviously didn’t take into consideration the socio-political peculiarities of the country before…