Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that Nigerian soldiers and military officers earn less than N50,000 as monthly salaries while Generals and soldiers on operations get N1,200 for feeding daily. The CDS, who disclosed this during an exclusive interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, said that Nigerian soldiers and militaryContinue reading "Nigerian Army Generals Down To Soldiers On Operation Get N1,200 To Feed Daily, Soldiers Earn Below N50,000 As Monthly Salary –Chief Of Defence Staff"
Rivers Crisis: PDP Dismisses Tinubu’s Intervention, Insists On Fresh Elections To Replace 25 Defected Lawmakers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the Rivers State political crisis, as the party on Tuesday insisted on fresh elections for the 25 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) at theContinue reading "Rivers Crisis: PDP Dismisses Tinubu’s Intervention, Insists On Fresh Elections To Replace 25 Defected Lawmakers"
Suspected Terrorists Abduct Police Officer, Pregnant Woman, 20 Others In Taraba Community
No fewer than 20 persons including a police officer have been kidnapped in Pupuple town, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State by gunmen. It was learnt that the victims were abducted by the gunmen who invaded the village at about 2am on Tuesday. The gunmen who shot sporadically in different directions, took away victimsContinue reading "Suspected Terrorists Abduct Police Officer, Pregnant Woman, 20 Others In Taraba Community"
Nigerian Agency, NAFDAC Busts Large Storage Of Fake Wine, Soft Drinks, Arrests 10 Suspects In Abia
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a large haul of fake wine and soft drinks in Abia State. This was contained in a press statement released by the agency via its verified X(formerly Twitter), adding that the agency discovered major brands were cloned by the arrested syndicate inContinue reading "Nigerian Agency, NAFDAC Busts Large Storage Of Fake Wine, Soft Drinks, Arrests 10 Suspects In Abia"
Court Of Appeal Attest Adamawa Governor, Fintiri’s Election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The panel of three judges on Monday dismissed the appeal filed by Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani and affirmed the decision of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Delivering the judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, awardedContinue reading "Court Of Appeal Attest Adamawa Governor, Fintiri’s Election"
Battling Man Utd Hold Liverpool As Arsenal Top Premier League
Jurgen Klopp’s men came into the match as hot favourites to inflict yet more agony on their bitter rivals and boasting 11 wins from 11 games in all competitions at home this season. Liverpool dominated, hogging nearly 70 percent of possession and 34 shots to United’s six but they could not break through against theirContinue reading "Battling Man Utd Hold Liverpool As Arsenal Top Premier League"
NSCDC Officer Behind Viral ‘Oga At The Top’ Remark Promoted To Deputy CG
The promotion was made public on Friday in a statement that was signed by Babawale Afolabi, the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC. Back in 2013, Obafiaye, then the Lagos Commandant of the NSCDC, gained widespread attention during an appearance on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. When asked to provide the NSCDC’s website, ObafaiyeContinue reading "NSCDC Officer Behind Viral ‘Oga At The Top’ Remark Promoted To Deputy CG"
U.S. ENERGY NGO, ACTIVISTS COMMENDS TINUBU, IGP OVER POLICE GREEN INITIATIVE
A United States of America (USA) green energy initiative called “Sustainable Energy for Developing Nations Initiative” (SEDNI), has commended the high echelon of the Nigerian Police Force led by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egberokun over the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding for a Green Initiative known as the Nigeria Police Green InitiativeContinue reading "U.S. ENERGY NGO, ACTIVISTS COMMENDS TINUBU, IGP OVER POLICE GREEN INITIATIVE"
Girei Community Celebrates with Malam Yahya As He Ties Knot With Amina. By Usman Umar Girei
On Saturday 9 December 2023, Hundreds of well-wishers stormed the residence of Chief Imam Girei central mosque Sheik Abubakar Halilu to witness the wedding Fatiha of Malam Yahya Ibrahim and Malama Amina Abubakar (Bintu). The colourful occassion has attracted many people from all walks of life including Clerics, Business tycons top Government functionaries and TraditionalContinue reading "Girei Community Celebrates with Malam Yahya As He Ties Knot With Amina. By Usman Umar Girei"
Stakeholders Brainstorm On Addressing Water Challenges. By Usman Umar Girei
A one-day workshop on vulnerabilities to changes in the water system of conflict-affected communities in Adamawa state Nigeria was organized by the International Water Management Institute, (IWMI).in collaboration with the World Food Programme {WFP) and Initiative On Fragility, Conflict and Migration. The workshop was held at MaduguRockview Hotel Yola within the week.While answering questions fromContinue reading "Stakeholders Brainstorm On Addressing Water Challenges. By Usman Umar Girei"
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