NATIONAL NEWS Archives | Page 26 of 70

Jun

2024

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

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

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

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

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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…