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Jun

2024

2024 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Rep. Onuigbo Lauds Tinubu’s Efforts In Tackling Climate Change Challenges *Says all hands must be on deck

2024 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Rep. Onuigbo Lauds Tinubu's Efforts In Tackling Climate Change Challenges*Says all hands must be on deck By Charity Uwakwe A clarion call has been made to all well meaning Nigerians to collaboratively combat the menacing effects of environmental challenges ravaging the country. In his keynote address at the '2024 World Environment Day', yesterday, atthe National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, the former member who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, lamented that Nigeria had over the years, been faced with severe environmental issues which required the…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Visits Chief Of Staff, Gbajabiamila *Lauds Tinubu For Appointment

NATIONAL NEWS#FRSC, #NAOSNP, #security

FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Visits Chief Of Staff, Gbajabiamila *Lauds Tinubu For Appointment The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Staff to the President Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. This visit is to present his ideas to make the roads across the federation safer for every Nigerian. He thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing him as Corps Marshal and pledged that FRSC under his watch, will work assiduously to reduce carnage on the highways.…

Jun

2024

By Famous Reporters

JUNE 1: POCACOV campaign engages teenagers on dangers of cultism, drug abuse

NATIONAL NEWS#POCACOV, #PoliceCampaignAgainstCultismAndOtherVices

POCACOV campaign train hits Lagos today June 1. To engage teenagers on dangers of cultism, drug abuse The Police Campaign Against Cultism And Other Vices (POCACOV) will on Saturday, June 1, engage teenagers and youths in Lagos in efforts to make them see the dangers in cultism and substance abuse. According to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the POCACOV Central Planning Committee, the event, convened by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, is tagged, 'Teenagers Stay Informed: Know the dangers of cultism and drugs.' The event will hold…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: National Assembly members sing old national anthem *As Tinubu signs bill into Law

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #OldNationalAnthem

JUST IN: National Assembly members sing old national anthem*As Tinubu signs bill into Law Members of the joint session of the National Assembly sang the old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ for the first time at the marking the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. The singing commenced after the President signed the National Anthem bill 2024 into law, and spoke to the members of the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law. The bill seeks to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” This was disclosed by the Senate…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

Kaduna Bombing: Two Soldiers To Face Court Martial

NATIONAL NEWS#CourtMartial, #KadunaBombing, #Military

Kaduna Bombing: Two Soldiers To Face Court Martial The Military high command has announced that two officers have been indicted by a panel set up to investigate the bombing of innocent people in Tudun Birin, Kaduna State. Recall that in December, a drone operated by the Nigerian Army bombed residents of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State during a religious celebration. While the government placed the casualty figure at 81, Amnesty International claimed 127 villagers were killed in the incident. The officers, according to the Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, will face a court-martial for their actions.…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

NAOSNP Celebrates Nigeria’s Labour Force on Workers’ Day

NATIONAL NEWS#2024Workers'Day, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #NAOSNP, #NationalAssociationofOnlineSecurityNews Publishers

NAOSNP Celebrates Nigeria's Labour Force on Workers' Day The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has congratulated the Nigerian workers as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Workers' Day, saying their contribution to the socio-economic development of the nation is highly commendable and recognised. The Association's congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Eric Elezuo, which patted the workers on the back for their selfless service and seeing to the speedy advancement of the nation's bureaucracy, growth and sustenance. "As an association, we recognize the efforts you have…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria to benefit from renewable energy — says Rep. Onuigbo

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateChange, #RenewableEnergy, #RepSamOnuigbo

Chairman, Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions Committee of the North East Development Commission, Rep. Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, says Nigeria will benefit from renewable energy. According to Onuigbo, by the process of utilising its enormous energy market, the Nigerian nation could accelerate its march towards industrialisation. Odozi-Obodo expressed happiness that the Federal Government has demonstrated strong determination by creating the enabling environment. Onuigbo, who sponsored Nigeria’s landmark Climate Change Act, also known as Sam Onuigbo Climate Change Act 2021, made the declaration while speaking to journalists on his involvement in the 14th International Renewal Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, which took…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

IGP speaks on possible Partnerships to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime in Nigeria, West Africa

NATIONAL NEWS#Crime, #Transition

IGP speaks on possible Partnerships to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime in Nigeria, West Africa The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, participated in a high-level meeting of the Regional Police Chiefs Committees Chairmen convened by INTERPOL in France today 26th April, 2024. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the President of INTERPOL, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, aimed to enhance collaboration in addressing transnational organized crime, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. During the sessions, the IGP engaged with key INTERPOL representatives, including the Secretary General Dr. Jurgen Stock and the…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi proffers solution to Nigeria’s poor electricity supply

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectricitySupply, #PeterObi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has described the availability of a stable power sector as a critical factor to achieve to the desired New Nigeria. Obi who expressed acrimony over the inability of Nigeria being the giant of Africa to pride itself in the provision of electricity to power at least one of her major cities, whereas Tanzania, he stressed had succeeded in powering all her major cities. Obi while regretting the extant retrogressive state of the country, disclosed that a World Bank report showed that about 70 per cent of 40 million Tanzanians living…

Apr

2024

By Famous Reporters

EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted

NATIONAL NEWS#EFCC, #YahayaBello

EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted The EFCC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. Yahaya Bello was declared wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes. This was contained in a press statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP on Thursday. Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State. “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCCfor offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 bn. “Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately…