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WEBMedia our strongest allies for national security – Lagbaja. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday, said the media remained the army’s strongest allies for achieving national security.
FRSC adopts new strategies to curb road crashes nationwide
WEB1 day ago · The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled groundbreaking strategies to combat Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), shifting focus from motor park rallies to community-based initiatives across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Olusegun Ogungbemide said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ogungbemide said the Corps was concerned […]
Reps seek GCON Honour for Speaker Abbas — NEWSVERGE
WEB1 day ago · Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called equal standing with the Senate, reminding the Federal Government that it is not subordinate to the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Spokesperson for the house, Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue) in conjunction […]
Mutfwang promises non-interference in LG polls — NEWSVERGE
WEB1 day ago · Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has promised that he would not interfere with the electoral process ahead of the Oct. 9 Local Government elections in the state. Mutfwang said this on Wednesday, as the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southern and Central zones of the state held rallies ahead of the […]
Bill to licence, regulate private investigators fail to scale second ...
WEB1 day ago · A bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in the country on Wednesday at plenary failed to pass second reading at the Senate. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to prescribe standard and conditions of licence for operation and practice of private investigators in the country was sponsored by […]
Edo governor-elect, Okpebholo vows to prioritise development
WEB1 day ago · The Governor-elect of Edo, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has affirmed his resolve to prioritise the development of the state. Okpebholo made the pledge during a thank-you visit to the Imo State governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, at the Imo Government House, Owerri on Wednesday. He said: “We have contested the …
Rivers LG polls: Police deny sealing RSIEC office — NEWSVERGE
WEB2 days ago · The Police Command in Rivers has refuted claims that its officers sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). There were earlier reports that the RSIEC secretariate in Port Harcourt was sealed following a Federal High Court order halting the local government council elections scheduled for Oct. 5. However, SP Grace […]
Media our strongest allies for national security – Lagbaja
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday, said the media remained the army’s strongest allies for achieving national security. Lt.- Gen. Lagbaja made the assertion at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat for the Third Quarter of 2024 in Makurdi, Benue. It was reported that the theme of the media chat […]
Information Minister seeks balanced reportage of Nigeria
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has called on international media organisations to frequently report Nigeria’s positive narratives and development in their news bulletins and broadcast. Idris made the call when the Director, of Global News/Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Jonathen Munro and his team ...
AU Heads of State, Govt outline African priorities for 2022
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · The Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government on Sunday ended its 35th ordinary session, outlining African priorities for 2022 and beyond. The two-day summit, which followed a hiatus in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was marked with calls for continued African solidarity in …