By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa today solicited a partnership between NiDCOM and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) towards hosting its forthcoming Diaspora conference on national security. This was contained in a statement signed by Brigadier General  Onyema Nwachukwu, Acting Director Defence Information. The Chairman/CEO made this known, when she visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor at the DHQ complex, Abuja. Hon Abike Dabiri stated that Nigerians abroad working in the defence and security sector intend...

The Okere of Saki, His Majesty, Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Ilugbemidepo Oyedepo III has advised Nigerians to celebrate their cultural heritage, cautioning against embracing western values to the detriment of Nigeria’s rich culture. The king who spoke to newsmen during Beere Festival Press Conference  on Thursday also expressed serious concern over the effect of western cultures on Nigerians. The monarch said "western education in Nigeria is a positive factor but it is important also that we don’t allow western influence make us forget our own qualities as Nigerians.” “What is...

...as Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa as FOC West By Okosun Dennis   The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa has taking over from the outgone FOC, Rear Admiral Oladele Daji. While handing over, the former FOC observed that over 250 raids and clearance operations were conducted to neutralise pirate camps and criminal hideouts in coastal communities and settlements across the commands area of responsibility. Adding that he made modest  achievements in the area of operations, welfare and infrastructure during his tenure, Daji made these...

By Okosun Dennis   The new Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Olanipekun Makinde has charged officers to add value to their duties and run with the vision of the Chief of Air Staff, Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao. Makinde gave this charge at the Handing and Taking Over Ceremony as the AOC which held at Sam Ethnan Airforce Base, Ikeja, Lagos State. He took over from the Acting AOC, Air Vice Marshal Cosmos Ozougwu. Pledging to improve the security situation of the country and provide air support...

By Okosun Dennis   The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Lawrence Fejokwu has assured students and staffs of Holy Child College, Ikoyi-Lagos of adequate security. He gave the assurance on Friday during a familiarization tour to units and formations under 81 Division within Lagos Island. The GOC maintained that in view of the current security realities in the country, there is the need for everyone to be proactive and not reactive. He said on his part, he would ensure adequate security is provided for the...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Federal Government has inaugurated the reconstituted National Productivity Order of Merit Award Committee, for the purpose of selecting deserving awardees for conferment. The Committee is tasked with the responsibility of selecting and recommending individuals and organisations for conferment of the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award by Mr President. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, stated that "the reconstitution of this Committee and its inauguration today demonstrate Government's commitment to issues of productivity and its enhancement in...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said the Commission will finalize work on electronic waste (e-waste) regulations as soon as it concludes consultations with relevant stakeholders on the draft regulation. This is contained in a statement by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, NCC. Danbatta stated this while addressing a world Press Conference organized by the Commission in commemoration of the 2021 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) held virtually in Abuja on Monday, March 15, 2021,...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28. The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Suleman Dahun, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. It said candidates who attended the Selection Board interview in Lagos from Dec. 16, 2020, to Jan. 4, 2021, should check their website for the list and other information. The statement added that the successful candidates were to report for training at the Nigerian Naval College, Onne in...

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter, Abuja   The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE has assured that victims of sexual abuse in Nigeria through ICT will have the opportunity of presenting their cases without fear of stigmatization. Abdullahi gave this assurance today while receiving the CEO of Shamrock Innovation Hub, a women and youth-centric tech innovation hub that developed HELPIO, an android based application used in reporting sexual abuse. The support came as a  directive of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital...

...delivers bouncing baby boy By Okosun Dennis   It was another feather to its cap on Thursday as officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oko-Afo Outpost of the Lagos State Sector Command rendered an assistance to a woman in labour while on transit within the metropolis. The Sector Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide in a statement and signed by the FRSC Public Education Officer in Lagos, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi said that the assistance became imperative to save the life of the pregnant woman and the baby. "About 0832hrs while...