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NSCIA urges Muslims to look for moon
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 after sunset on Sunday, March 10, equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
In a statement by Prof Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary…
PDP Women Strategise for Improved Political Participation on IWD 2024
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has organised a sensitisation lecture in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to commemorate International Women's Day by highlighting women's invaluable contributions to the society.
The lecture with the theme…
Nigerian Army Stresses Safety as Paramount for Public Well-being
The Nigerian Army has emphasised the critical role safety plays in fostering prosperous communities while underscoring its ongoing efforts to uphold security measures for the benefit of all Nigerians.
The Director General, Nigerian Army…
India Opens New Naval Base Near Maldives Amid Tense Ties
India has opened a new naval base on its Indian Ocean Island close to the Maldives, as ties with Male remain tense and New Delhi jostles anew with China for influence in the region.
INS Jatayu, the new base on Minicoy Island, on India's…
Anambra: Focus on tackling insecurity – Lawmakers urge Nigerian Government
Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have urged President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and state Governors to focus on tackling insecurity across the country within the next six months.
This was…
Lawmakers urge President Tinubu to review Orasanya Report
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to comprehensively review the the 2012 Orosanye Report before implementation.
The Lawmakers further urged the President to review the Goni Aji Report which…
FCT Police Command Arrests Notorious Car Theft
The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command acting on credible intelligence, arrested three notorious and wanted car snatchers.
This was revealed by the Commissioner of Police FCT C.P Benneth Igweh,…
Turkey Receives US Draft Letters Approving F-16 Jets Deal
The United States has sent Turkey draft letters of offer and acceptance regarding its request to buy Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernisation kits, Turkey's defence ministry spokesperson said.
Report says Turkey requested in October…
TUC proffers strategies to strengthen the Naira
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria TUC, has identified what it called uncontrolled devaluation of the Naira as the major root cause of a weakened currency.
Addressing the media in Abuja on Monday, TUC President Festus…
Senate Screens Bakari As NFIU Boss
The Nigerian Senate has screened Hafsat Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, (NFIU).
President Bola Tinubu had last week approved the appointment of Bakari as the head of…