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Jan

2025

BENIN REPUBLIC: Nigerian envoy assembled over terrorism allegations

WORLD NEWS#ECOWAS, #Terrorism, #TerrorismAllegations

By Charity Uwakwe Benin Republic has convoked a Nigerien diplomat consequent on the accusations by Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger Republic’s military leader, that neighbouring countries are supporting terrorism in West Africa. Speaking in a televised address, Tchiani alleged that Benin serves as a “rear base for terrorists seeking to destabilise Niger Republic”. Benin’s foreign ministry dismissed the claims as baseless and announced the summoning of Niger’s chargé d’affaires in a statement on X. “Due to the unfounded accusations made against our country, the chargee d’affaires of Niger has been summoned,” the statement reads. “Benin remains committed to dialogue and fraternal collaboration…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

NSCDC FCT Boss Applauds Personnel For Resilience

NEWS#NSCDC

NSCDC FCT Boss Applauds Personnel For Resilience The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu PhD, has lauded the resilience of his personnel at maintaining peace and tranquility across the FCT this yelutide season, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Commandant Odumosu, stated this when he embarked on monitoring of the security situation around some areas in the FCT. The FCT helmsman, asserted that the overwhelming presence of his personnel at their designated places on surveillance was a testament to the determination of the corps as…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Archbishop Martins Calls for Improved Quality of Lives for Nigerians at Christmas

NATIONAL NEWS#ArchbishopAlfredAdewaleMartins

Archbishop Martins Calls for Improved Quality of Lives for Nigerians at Christmas Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has enjoined all Nigerian leaders to be more sensitive to the yearnings of the people for a better life. The Archbishop stressed an urgent need for a better enabling environment to allow businesses thrive in a bid to reduce the high rate of unemployment and the grinding poverty in the land. He urged leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens over personal needs in addressing the widespread hunger, poverty, joblessness, and insecurity ravaging the nation. The Prelate said:…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank, International Breweries, NNPC Foundation, shine at 2024 SERAS Award

BusinessZenith

Zenith Bank, International Breweries, NNPC Foundation, shine at 2024 SERAS Award Zenith Bank Plc, International Breweries Plc, NNPC Foundation, and others took center stage, carting home the coveted awards at the 18th edition of the SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards. Held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on December 14, 2024, Zenith Bank Plc stole the show on the night by emerging as the overall Best Responsible Corporate Organisation in Africa ahead of NNPC Foundation, International Breweries Plc, and Nasper and Prosus, which came second, third, and fourth, respectively. The bank was also crowned as the Best Company in Transparency & Reporting…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Zone 2 PPRO Umma, Iponri DPO Ngbaronye, Others promoted to Police Chief Superintendents

NEWS, SECURITY#security, #TheNigeriaPolice

Zone 2 PPRO Umma, Iponri DPO Ngbaronye, Others promoted to Police Chief Superintendents By Oki Samson The Zone 2 PPRO Ayuba Umma, Iponri DPO Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin, DPO Isasi Talabi Segun have been promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police as PSC elevates 8053 senior Police officers The promotion spree in the Nigeria Police as approved by the Police Service Commission under the leadership of the Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd has brought new ranks for many officers and glad tidings into many homes this Yuletide season. Among the newly elevated officers are the…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Natures Gentle Touch Empowers Nigerian Women With Natural Hair Workshop

Business#NaturesGentleTouchNaturalHair, #Workshop

Natures Gentle Touch Empowers Nigerian Women With Natural Hair Workshop The 15th edition of the Natures Gentle Touch Natural Hair Workshop brought together a diverse group of Nigerian women seeking practical guidance on natural hair care. Known for its focus on education, the workshop provided participants with expert-led sessions addressing the challenges and solutions associated with maintaining natural hair, as well as the long-term benefits of embracing their natural texture. Organised by Natures Gentle Touch, a natural hair care brand, the workshop featured a comprehensive programme designed to help participants navigate issues such as hair texture, scalp health, and the…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tears as Katty Albert (Mama Mbubo) goes home

METRO#death, #Mrs.CatherineIkeakaghochiAlbertEnogwe

Tears as Katty Albert (Mama Mbubo) goes home It was a moment of sober reflection, on Friday, Dec. 20, as the remains of late Mrs. Catherine Ikeakaghichi Albert Enogwe were returned to mother earth, at her late husband's compound, in Mbubo Nsulu, in Isiala-Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. Of The matriach who was the first daughter of late Mr. Emmanuel Nwoko and Mrs. Mercy Ochonma Nwoko, (Nee Otiri) of Umuaguta in Umugo-Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, died on May 6, 2024 at age 80, during an illness. In his homily, Rev. Paul Emeka, Senior…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

IGP Egbetokun Commissions 10 Solar-Powered Mobile Medical Clinics Donated by UNDP

NATIONAL NEWS#KayodeEgbetokun, #MobileMedicalClinic, #UNDP

IGP Egbetokun Commissions 10 Solar-Powered Mobile Medical Clinics Donated by UNDP The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General, Training and Development, DIG Frank Mba, has officially received and commissioned ten (10) state-of-the-art solar-powered mobile medical clinics for the Nigerian Police Force generously funded by the Government of the Republic of Germany and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with GS-Foundation. The clinics, designed to improve the welfare and well-being of police officers, recruits, and trainers, were handed over at a well attended ceremony held at the Police Central Stores in Ikeja,…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

We’ll Not Succumb to Your Takeover Plot – Wilcox Memorial Mgt Challenges Abia Govt

NEWS#AbiaGovernment, #Dr.AlexOtti, #WilcoxMemorialComprehemsiveSchool

We’ll Not Succumb to Your Takeover Plot - Wilcox Memorial Mgt Challenges Abia Govt The entire management of the Wilcox Memorial School, Aba has unanimously revolted to the recent ploy of the government of Abia State under the administration of Dr. Alex Otti subtly claim ownership of the school. The management, amidst grievance, acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the government of Otti with Ref. No. GHA/GD/COS/SM2/4S2, dated December 11, 2024, as addressed to the Proprietress of the school, with the title: ‘Recovery Of Wilcox Memorial School.’ However, this move by Otti’s government did not get down well with…

Dec

2024

By Famous Reporters

Obi leaves Labour Party for APC

POLITICS#APC, #LabourParty, #PascalObi

Obi abandons Labour Party, Joins APCObi Dumps Labour Party for APC Hon. Paschal Obi, who formerly represented Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, in the Federal House of Representatives has formally ditched the Labour Party (LP) to join the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). While delivering his speech, Obi explained that his decision to become a part of the ruling party was driven by what he described as the “massive infrastructural development efforts” of Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State. He also commended the state APC leadership under Ebere for its exemplary leadership, which, according to him, contributed to…