The Nigerian Army is the largest branch of the country’s armed forces, comprising over 230,000 active personnel. Its origins can be traced back to 1863 when Lieutenant Glover established a constabulary force to safeguard British trade routes in the region. Over the years, the Nigerian Army has evolved and grown to become a significant component…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated petrol prices from the Dangote refinery in its retail stations in Lagos as well as other states in the country. In a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the company stated that it is buying petrol in dollars from the…
The Nigerian government has officially designated Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In an announcement made on behalf of the government, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim community, both within…
The Security Task Force and officers of the Nigerian Army have arrested 26 illegal miners in Laje, Ondo town, during an operation carried on the 8th of September, 2024. The security task force had last month arrested 12 illegal miners in various parts of the state. Addressing newsmen during the handing over of the suspects…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has said President Bola Tinubu’s government offers no hope for Nigerians. The National Leader of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) said all economic and security policies of President Tinubu have only worsened the situation of Nigerians. In his “State of the Nation” open letter on Tuesday, the Aare Ona…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is advocating for a significant boost in student loans from N20,000 to N40,000 in response to the recent increase in fuel prices. This call was made by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Akinteye highlighted that the proposed adjustment is crucial…
It was learnt the multiple accident happened at about 12:57am on Sunday.Three persons have reportedly died, while several others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred in the Maryland area of Lagos State on Sunday morning. It was learnt the multiple accident happened at about 12:57am on Sunday. This is contained in a statement on…
With today, September 5, 2024 being the deadline given by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for banking agents, known as Point of Sale(POS) operators to register their activities or face prosecution, the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has challenged the directive in court. Recall that the federal government through the…
Date: September 4, 2024 Subject: Response to Abdulaziz Abdulaziz’s Denial We maintain our position despite recent denials from Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media. Abdulaziz has claimed: “I attended both meetings President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had with Labour leaders on the minimum wage. At neither meeting was an offer…
Several prospective corps members mobilized for the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2024 Batch B stream, who were later reassigned to Batch C, are reportedly stranded after being denied registration at orientation camps. One of the affected individuals reported that approximately 40 graduates faced this issue at the Lagos orientation camp. Speaking to the…
