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Nov 28, 2020 · Alleged Okuama killings: Court adjourns N2bn suit against Nigerian army until Nov. 28. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern...
Police decry increasing rate of jungle justice — NEWSVERGE
1 day ago · The Nigeria Police Force has raised concern at the spate of jungle justice in parts of the country, cautioning against its consequences on criminal justice administration, rule of law and global reputation. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Adejobi condemned the trend of jungle […]
No appointment of Ag Army Chief announced – DHQ Clarifies
1 day ago · The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that no appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja. Gusau said that no such appointment existed within the Armed Forces […]
‘Join politics to decide your fate’ – Otti tells youths
1 day ago · Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged Nigerian youths to join politics to decide their fate and make a difference. Otti gave the advice during Church Service at The Transforming Church (TTC), on Sunday in Abuja. He explained that every society needs the leadership it deserves, saying: “If you sit back and say politics is […]
Ondo 2024: Ganduje meets APC leaders, drums support for …
1 day ago · The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje, has appealed to leaders of the party in Ondo State to work together for its victory in the Nov. 16 governorship election. It was reported that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is the APC candidate in the election. Ganduje made the appeal at the South-West […]
Tinubu’ll tackle Nigeria’s long-standing challenges – Yuguda
5 days ago · Dr Isa Yuguda, former governor of Bauchi State, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would rescue Nigeria from its age-long challenges. Yuguda spoke after a forum in Abuja on Thursday, commending the president’s policies, particularly in the power sector, as a beacon of hope for …
NECO releases 2024 SSCE results — NEWSVERGE
Sep 19, 2024 · The National Examinations Council, (NECO) has released the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination results (SSCE), with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the NECO headquarters on Thursday in Minna, Niger.
Diri calls for concrete flood measures — NEWSVERGE
Sep 13, 2024 · Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged the Federal Government to take action against the flooding menace in the country by building dams and dredging rivers. He made this call during a meeting with first-class traditional rulers in Bayelsa, held in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Friday. Diri stated that the major river channels had […]
US-Africa command head advances US-Nigeria cooperation
Jan 12, 2024 · U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command’s Senior Enlisted Leader, visited Nigeria, January 10-11, 2024. In a press statement made available to NEWSVERGE, Langley and Woods engaged with Major General EV Onumajuru, Chief of Defense Training and Operations. The leaders discussed opportunities to ...
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Alleged Okuama killings: Court adjourns N2bn suit against Nigerian army until Nov. 28. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern...