NATIONAL NEWS Archives | Page 26 of 71

Jul

04

2024

Breaking: SGF, Sen Akuma congratulates Ebonyi born Kosi Collette Oko for winning NDLEA essay competition

Education, NATIONAL NEWS#Essaycompetition, #NDLEA

…She deserves the best, SGF, Sen. Akuma…We are proud of her, NDLEA boss, Gen Umar The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen George Akume has congratulated Ms Colette Mary Kosi Oko for emerging 3rd position in the essay competition organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. The essay competition, which is an annual event organised by the drug enforcement agency, seeks to encourage reading and writing culture among secondary school students, had contestants drawn from the 36 states of the federation including the FCT. With the topic, "The influence of Social Media In Promoting Drug Abuse…

Jun

27

2024

By Famous Reporters

NNS BEECROFT Intercepts 72 Bags Of Cannabis Sativa; Commodore Oladejo Warns Drug Peddlers To Desist

NATIONAL NEWS#DrugAddiction, #Drugs, #NigerianNavyShip, #NNS

In her ongoing Operation Water Guard, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT intercepted 72 bags of cannabis sativa, each weighing 40 kilograms along Elegushi area of Lekki, Lagos State. This press statement was made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by theBase Information Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim. The Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Rafiu Taye Oladejo disclosed that the contrabands were intercepted on 5 June 2024 by NNS BEECROFT Quick Response Team and Deep Blue Assets of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). He added that the arrest was made possible by…

Jun

26

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tragic Story Of How Customs Officer Died After Requesting Some Water at NASS

NATIONAL NEWS#CustomsServices, #EssienEtopAndrew, Waterloo

Tragic Story Of How Customs Officer Died After Requesting Some Water at NASS ‘Please, I May Need Water’, were the last request of a Customs Officer who died at the national assembly while making a presentation. When Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, walked into the National Assembly… When Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, walked into the National Assembly Complex, on Tuesday, there was no indication that he would not walk out of…

Jun

22

2024

By Famous Reporters

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch

NATIONAL NEWS#ArmyAviation, #nigerianarmy

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of its first set of aircraft The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircraft. The berthing of the aircraft marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

Jun

20

2024

By Famous Reporters

FRSC Begins Mass Production of Drivers License, Churns Out 73,740 in 14 Days

NATIONAL NEWS#FRSC, #Licenseproduction

FRSC Begins Mass Production of Drivers License, Churns Out 73,740 in 14 Days The Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed-led Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has began a mass production of National Drivers Licence as a strategic intervention mechanisms introduced towards clearing the backlogs of the National Drivers Licence. Consequently, the Print Farm has produced 73,740 licenses in a space of two weeks according to a statement signed by the Public Education Officer, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). Recall that on assumption of office, one of the most cardinal steps…

Jun

16

2024

By Famous Reporters

UTURU-AKARA ROAD ATTRACTION: Road priorly contained in 2020, 2021 Appropriation Acts- Abia Rejoice Refutes Alleged False Claims

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaRejoiceMovement, #OUKFoundation, #UcheOgah

UTURU-AKARA ROAD ATTRACTION: Road priorly contained in 2020, 2021 Appropriation Acts- Abia Rejoice Refutes Alleged False Claims As a responsible group, Abia Rejoice would have ignored the tissue of lies and concocted illogicality spewed by the media office of Distinguished Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) regarding te Uturu (Absu)-Akara Road project but for the noble role of setting the record straight. Every reasonable rejoinder elucidates and clears all doubts regarding a prior publication. But where a rejoinder is tainted with falsehood, acute inconsistencies and bizarre concoction of illogical tale, one is left to wonder the motive behind adoption of deceit…

Jun

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

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

NATIONAL NEWS

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

02

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

01

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

29

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…