Kashifu Inuwa In recognition of his judicious leadership style and unprecedented achievements towards the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria; Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), was honored with the prestigious Special African Leadership Commendation …
Read More »Jailbreak: Terrorists, criminals on the prowl in Abuja, be cautious – US warns citizens
The United States Embassy has warned its citizens in Nigeria against travelling on the airport road in Abuja. The warning came after suspected terrorists attacked Kuje prison and freed inmates on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, titled, ‘Abuja FCT prison break near the airport on July 5, 2022’, the US Embassy noted …
Read More »Wema Bank Launches Leadership School to Re-skill and Groom Leaders
Nigeria’s most innovative bank, Wema Bank Plc, has launched the Leadership Development School as an addition to its Purple Academy to help in the overall development and transformation of its workforce. Speaking at the formal opening ceremony of the leadership school, the Managing Director/CEO of the bank, Mr. Ademola Adebise, …
Read More »JUST IN: NAF fighter jet ‘mistakenly’ bombs Katsina village, many feared dead
A Nigerian Air Force fighter jet targeting terrorists has mistakenly bombed Kunkuna village in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a yet-to-be ascertained number of villagers. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the pilots of the military jet “accidentally” hit the wrong coordinates while targeting a camp belonging …
Read More »Yemi Alade groans over butt-induced inconvenience
Afropop singing sensation, Yemi Alade has lamented over the inconvenience she endures when she has to put on a jean. The “Johnny” singer in an Instagram post, groaned about the inconvenience her massive backside puts her through every time she has to wear a jean. The 33-year-old said she has …
Read More »Breaking: ‘Jaga Jaga’ Crooner, Idris Abdulkareem Battles Kidney Failure; Appreciates Fans
Superstar Rapper and entertainer, Idris Abdulkareem is in a critical state, after been diagnosed of Kidney failure. The ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’ crooner has not been really active in the music space for years now, after trying unsuccessfully to resuscitate his music career. The controversial rapper is currently receiving treatment in Lagos, …
Read More »Police Promise To ‘Clamp Down Heavily’ On Oyo Cultists
Oyo State Police Command has vowed a crackdown on cultists who may want to strike in the state on July 7. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Williams, in.a statement on Wednesday warned cultists against going ahead with such plans, saying they should be ready for a showdown …
Read More »FCCPC Threatens To Sanction Discos Over Non-Compliance With NERC Regulations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Wednesday threatened to sanction electricity distribution companies that failed to comply with the regulations of the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies. It said henceforth, any organization or individual who fails to comply with the extant rules and regulations guiding electricity industry risks punishment. …
Read More »Labour Party Crisis: Obi Spending Millions On SANs To Intimidate Me, Factional Chairman Alleges
Peter Obi The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Calistus Okafor, has said that Peter Obi is not yet the presidential candidate of the party. Okafor stated this during a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, where he accused Obi of “spending millions” on senior advocates to intimidate him …
Read More »Kuje Jailbreak: Correctional Service Confirms Kyari Did Not Escape, Says 443 Inmates Recaptured
Suspended DCP Abba Kyari The Correctional Service has refuted reports that the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, who is being remanded at the Medium Security Correctional Service in Kuje, Abuja, escaped during an attack on the facility by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The Chief Superintendent, Correctional Service, Umar …
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