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Troops Kill Bello Turji’s Deputy, 7 Key Commanders

23.01.2025

…inflicts ‘terminal injuries’ on several others Troops of the newly-launched Operation FANSAN YAMMA in the North West theatre, have killed one Aminu Kanawa, Second-in-Command (2i/C) to the wanted terrorist leader, Bello Turji, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Wednesday. The fighting forces also killed 7 of Turji’s key commanders terrorising communities in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi...

The Good Project: Heirs Insurance Group Empowers 500 Students Communities

22.01.2025

Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance Group, has rolled out a project to empower underserved communities with the training and benefits inherent in upcycling, as part of its sustainability goals. Tagged “The Good project”, Heirs Insurance Group sensitised communities on the benefits of converting waste materials to reusable items, thereby reducing the consequences of climate...

Atiku Expresses Sorrow Over Sokoto Timber Market Fire

22.01.2025

Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has expressed sorrow over the devastating fire that engulfed the Sokoto Timber Market, also known as Kasuwar Yan Katako. The tragic incident which occured on Wednesday, January 22 has left countless traders grappling with severe losses to their businesses...

Police Dismantles Criminal Syndicates, Recovers Firearms

22.01.2025

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded significant milestones in its fight against crime, dismantling multiple criminal syndicates across the country. These achievements include the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and stolen property, as well as the rescue of kidnapping victims. The force gave the update during a press briefing held at the Force Intelligence Bureau-Intelligence...

Nigerian Passport Application Portal Restored

22.01.2025

In a strategic move, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Wednesday announced that the passport application portal is now fully operational following a temporary shutdown for system upgrades and maintenance. According to the service, this development aims to enhance user experience and ensure the platform delivers optimal service to applicants. New Telegraph reports that the...

Gov Alia Shuts Secretariat Gates Over Workers Lateness

22.01.2025

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has taken decisive action against civil servants in the state following an unannounced visit to the state secretariat on Wednesday morning. Arriving at the secretariat around 10:35 am, Governor Alia discovered that only a few workers were present at their duty posts. This prompted him to order the closure of...

ATICEN Pleads With Telecom Subscribers

22.01.2025

The President of the Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers’ of Nigeria (ATICEN), Comrade Adede John-Williams, has pleaded with the subscribers, stakeholders, and consumers in the telecommunications ecosystem to see the need to have a better understanding regarding the tariff adjustment with a 50 per cent increment by...

Unions Issue 14-day Ultimatum To Ground Aviation Over NiMet Workers’ Unpaid Wages

22.01.2025

Aviation unions have given the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, a two-week ultimatum to resolve all issues concerning workers’ welfare and outstanding payments due to the workers. The unions in a joint letter signed by the General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Ocheme Aba, and...

We’ve Prosecuted 100 Terrorism Financiers In 2 Years –Tinubu

22.01.2025

President Bola Tinubu said his government has prosecuted over 100 financiers of terrorism in the fight against financial crimes and terrorism financing in the last two years. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, said this yesterday at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing...

Visa Applications To Go Online Before March 1 –FG

22.01.2025

The Federal Government has said that all visa applications will be processed online before March 1 to streamline procedures and enhance national security. According to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi TunjiOjo, centralisation of the visa process will curb corruption and other sharp practices. Tunji-Ojo said: “The visa approval centre is an achievement for this administration...