THE Nigerian Army has relocated its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. -Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed this during the foundation laying ceremony and inauguration of some new projects at its …
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Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called on the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to champion responsible journalism that fosters democracy and national development. Uzodimma made the call when the executive members of NGE paid him a courtesy call on Friday at the Government House, Owerri. The News Agency of …
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THE Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Taiwo Salami, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the conduct of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. He gave the commendation in an interview on Saturday with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Ward 10, …
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A popular Ibadan radio station, Fresh FM, located around the Challenge area, was razed by fire on Friday night. Newsextra24 gathered that the fire started in the station, owned by popular gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, shortly after 8:00 p.m. The Chairman of Oyo State Fire Services, Mr Morouf Akinwande, confirmed …
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THE Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA),on Friday successfully completed its outdoor field training exercise for Army cadets, providing them with invaluable hands-on experience and practical training in a simulated battlefield environment. Newsextra24 reports that the ‘Battle Inoculation’ phase of Exercise CAMP HIGHLAND for Army cadets of 72 Regular Course and Short …
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THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday confirmed that one person died and five others were injured in a lone crash in Kogi. Mr Kumar Tsukwam, FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Tsukwam said the accident, which occurred at …
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THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has said that Nigeria is prepared to explore new opportunities for cooperation and work more closely with India toward achieving shared priorities. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. …
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THE Police Command in Kaduna State has warmed against violence, vowing to deal decisively with any trouble maker during and after Saturday’s bye-elections in Kaduna State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, gave the warning in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said , “The Command has warned …
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Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Saturday commended the impressive turnout of voters in the ongoing by-election for the Ovia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Idahosa gave the commendation after casting his ballot at Unit 3, Old Education Board, Iguobazuwa West Ward, Ovia South-West Local Government …
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THE Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested five suspected illegal miners involved in the extraction and transportation of ilmenite. According to a statement by the EFCC posted on its official X account on Friday, the arrested suspects are Samuel Akwa, Willie Uboko, …
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