Nigeria will commence local production of uniforms for its military and paramilitary personnel from January next year, according to the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). In a statement signed by its Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Manji Yarling on Monday, the agency said that the production of the uniforms would be a joint venture project. ICRC explained that the Public …

DSP is the only leader that reached out to me, says driver Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has described as “a hero” a tanker driver, Ejiro Otarigho, who drove a burning tanker from danger zone to avert what could have been a tragic fire incident in Agbarho, Delta State at the weekend, Late yesterday, Senator Omo-Agege, who is also the …

More people in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are expected to fall into extreme poverty following the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the World Bank in a report titled “Global Economic Prospects” released on Friday, the dire situation is attributed to the impact of the conflict – now in its fourth month – on the commodity market, supply chains, …

As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, goodwill messages have been pouring in from political leaders across the country. The President, Governors and other leaders are showing solidary with their citizens and urging for more commitment to the dictates of democracy. In a morning broadcast, President Muhammadu Buhari admonished Nigerians never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of democracy. “Their patriotism …

Eleven more victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack were released on Saturday by their abductors, more than two months after their nightmare started on 28th March. There were six females among the freed victims. This was confirmed by Alhaji Tukur Mamu, the negotiator and media consultant to controversial cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. But one of the relatives of the victims, …

 …”Go get your PVC, next move is to elect Tinubu as President” Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu returned to base on Saturday after the success recorded by his candidate in the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governor was received by a mass party faithful, who thronged the presidential wing of the Murtala …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described 12th June as a special opportunity for Nigerians to recall the great patriotic contributions of the country’s past heroes, and also renew their commitment to democratic ideals, In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, the Senate’s No 2 emphasised that the …

Last Sunday’s dastardly attack on worshippers at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo might be a calculated attempt to provoke massive crisis in Nigeria and all security agencies must work together in investigating it, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. Reacting to the sad incident through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and …

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has commiserated with the people of Owo Kingdom, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the government, and people of Ondo State on the sad incident of the terrorist attack which happened on Sunday during a service at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. He also urged the security …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi SAN and his government over the attack and killings of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church at Owa-luwa Street, Owo by gunmen on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu, who described the attack as “callous, inhuman and despicable”, also sympathised with the people of Ondo State, especially the residents …