• Tue. Mar 21st, 2023

    2023 ELECTIONS: Supreme Council Of Eze Ndigbo Calls For Unconditional Release Of Their Member

    The Supreme Council of Eze Ndigbo Lagos, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of their colleague Eze Chinedu Mozie who was arrested by policemen in the state. Eze…

    NCC Unveils Consumer TELCARE Centre At Abuja Airport

    The public concourse at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja is the first beneficiary of a Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre unveiled by the…

    Rights Group Points Accusing Fingers At Sanwo-Olu Over Attack On Opposition

    Human Rights, Liberty Access, and Peace Defenders’Foundation (HURIDE) which stated this in a statement in Onitsha, Anambra State recently condemned the act of brigandage and incivility which has characterised Sanwo-Olu’s…

    Ooni Arrives Brasil For “Back To Home” Initiative Of The House Of Oduduwa

    The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Saturday morning touched down in Sao Palo, Brasil to commence the “Back To Home” initiative of…

    ELECTIONS: Group Accuse INEC Of Compromise

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, to compromise the House of Assembly election billed for this Saturday, March 18, 2023.…

    Tension At Ago-Palace Over Voting As Police Kill One

    Some voters at the Ago-Palace polling unit, Jemtok has been chased out at the center with a warning that only those in support of APC should be allowed to remain…

    IGP Orders Restriction Of Movement On Election Day

    …Urges Citizens to be Law Abiding, Assures of Unhindered Exercise of Franchise Sequel to the forthcoming Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled to hold on the 18th of…

    COAS Charges Troops To Sustain Apolitical Structure

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has directed formation and unit commanders of the Nigerian Army to ensure that troops remain professional and apolitical during the…

    AIG Rudolf Obe Echebi, CP Aderemi Adeoye, Others Assume Election Duty

    AIG Rudolf Obe Echebi Mni has assumed duty as AIG Election for Anambra and Enugu State Commands which make up Zone 13 with Headquarters at Ukpo Dunukofia LGA of Anambra…

    Nigerian Army Reiterates Neutrality In The Discharge Of Its Constitutional Roles

    The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a deliberately calculated smear campaign in the Social Media and other fora against some of our senior commanders and officers.…

    IGP Extends Additional Support To Commands For Effective Election Security

    ..Orders Continuous Mop-Up of Illicit Arms/Ammunition as Police Recovers 182 Illicit Arms in 1 Month The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has extended additional human and logistic…

    MU’AZU SAMBO: Transport Minister Unveils Navigational Charts Of The Lower River Niger

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has unveiled the the Navigational Charts of the Lower River Niger from Lokoja in Kogi State to Burutu in Delta State.…

    Artiste Tasks Colleagues To Encourage Youth Participation In Elections

    Nigerian budding rapper, Nwaiwu Kelechi, popularly known as ‘Krrystal’, on Thursday urged artistes to use their platforms in encouraging youths to participate fully in Saturday’s election to attain the needed…

    NCS Ogun1 Area Command Records Seizures Worth Over N231 million In Two Months

    The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) Ogun1 Area Command has recorded 115 seizures worth over N231.2 million between January and February 2023. Addressing journalists at Abeokuta recently, the Customs Area Controller,…

    DSS Arrests Two Suspects Over Call For Violence In Kano

    The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has arrested the duo of Sharu Abubakar Tabula and Isma’il Iliyasu Mangu for deliberately inciting violence in parts…

    2023 GUBERNATORIAL AND STATES HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: NPA Raises Alarm On Alleged Plan Of politicians To Import Thugs

    The Nsukka Professionals Association, NPA yesterday, raised the alarm over plans by some politicians to import armed thugs in Police and Military uniforms into Enugu State, to aid alleged attempt…

    Monitoring Nigeria’s Cyberspace Before, During and After the 2023 Presidential Elections

    The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FCIIS, FBCS, FNCS, wishes to bring to the attention of the public the Ministry’s activities towards ensuring…

    LAWMA Partners Firms for CSR to Communities

    Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered AOA Windstream and Applistructure Consulting Ltd to launch a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, tagged “LAWMA GrassRoots Benefit,” which saw the distribution of…

    NCC Approves Harmonized Short Codes, Directs Implementation

    In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for…

    Police Arrests Car Snatcher, Recovers Two Vehicles

    Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested one Dayo Jimoh ‘male’ aged 36 along Ojodu-Berger Road, Lagos after he and two others (still at large) hijacked two vehicles…

    Coca-Cola: Creating A Better Shared Future Through Women Economic Empowerment

    ‘Equality is not just the right thing to do, it is smart economics. No society can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself…

    Ecobank Partners IITA To Train, Support 16,000 Youths On Wealth Creation

    Ecobank Nigeria Limited said it is partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), to train and also provide support services to 16,000 Nigerian youths on wealth creation through agriculture.…

    Sterling Bank Shines Spotlight On Creative Industries Potential

    “Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Sterling Bank Plc, has reiterated its determination to empower and energise the creative industry because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of Nigeria.” Head…

    IWD 2023: Experts Call For Empowerment Of Women In The Workplace, Society

    A call has gone to organizations operating across all sectors in the country to create opportunities that empower women to fulfill their full potential for the good of society. The…

    EMEFIELE DEBUNKS FAKE NEWS TITLED: Re- Emefiele Launches Fresh Plot Against President-Elect Tinubu

    The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to a story published in The Nation newspaper of Monday, March 13, 2023 edition, alleging that the Governor,…

    Fake News, Propaganda And Mis-Information As Threats To Good Governance And Societal Stability

    Throughout history, the power of information has been recognized as a crucial tool in shaping societal stability. Information can either unite people or divide them, depending on how it is…

    Two PDP Chieftains Jailed 3 Years For N142m Elections Bribe Scam

    Two Chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bauchi State, Saleh Hussaini Gamawa and Aminu Umar Gadiya, have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Bauchi and sentenced…

    First Bank Celebrates Women, Reiterates Commitment To Empowering Women

    In furtherance of its leading role in promoting the socio-economic inclusion of women in society, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced…

    AHMED AUDI: CG NSCDC Receives Draft SOP To Maximise Security In Schools

    The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has received a draft copy of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),…

    DSS Creates Account On Social Media Platforms

    The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has created Social Media handles which are as follows: Twitter: @OfficialDSSNG Facebook: OfficialDSSNG Instagram: @OfficialDSSNG Similarly, the PRO’s…

    CUSTOMS: Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ Burst Smuggling Cartel With Over 600 Vehicles

    The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently said that its officers have arrested a two-man syndicate who specializes in forging Customs clearing documents. The acting…

    NSCDC Nabs Notorious Currency Syndicate, Recovers Fake Dollars, Naira

    Acting on credible Intelligence, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) in a clandestine operations, arrested two syndicates alleged to be…

    Lagos CP Assures Ladipo Auto Market Traders, Others Of Adequate Security

    The Commissioner of police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has assured traders at the Ladipo Auto Market, Mushin and other markets in the state of adequate security. Owohunwa made…

    Again, Truck Crushes SUV Car In Lagos

    Another fully loaded 40ft containerised truck today fell on an SUV car with registration no EKY 723 OS at Ago Palace Road inward Ago Palace from Apple Junction inward Mile…

    Bus Driver Undergoing Phsychological Evaluation – CP Railway

    The Commissioner of Police, railway command, CP Yetunde Longe has said that the driver of the Bus that crashed with a train is presently under going psychiatric, physiological and drug…

    Transport Minister Sympathizes With Victims Train Accident

    Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has sympathized with victims of the train accident which involved a staff bus at Shogunle area in Lagos.  A statement signed by…

    Transport Minister Expresses Sadness Over Train Accident News

    The Honourable Minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has expressed his deep concern over the train accident involving a train operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Lagos State…

    NDLEA Nabs Businessman With 9.40kg Of Heroin At Lagos Airport

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, for allegedly concealing 9.40 kilograms of heroin in false bottoms of his two travelling bags. Kingsley, a business…

    NCC To Mark 2023 World Consumer Rights Day In Abuja

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on…

    Jamoh Led NIMASA’s Accomplishments In Tackling Piracy, Deep Blue Sea Project, Others

    The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has presented the score card of the agency in the past three years that the Director-General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh assumed office. In…

    Nigeria, UAE To Strengthen Defense Ties

    The National Defence College (NDC) of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have pledged to work together towards enhancing the national power of the two countries. The Head of…

    Ooni Unveils OjajaMore As Adeleke Rehabilitates 2.5km Road In Osun

    Governor of The State of Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke led top dignitaries including traditional rulers top government functionaries, as the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan…

    2023 ELECTIONS: DSS Warns Against Breakdown Of Law And Order During Polls

    Ahead of the governorship and state assembly elections in the country, the Department of State Services has raised the alarm that some undisclosed persons are planning to cause a “total…

    Ecobank Celebrates Women, Says Workplace Free From Gender-Based Discrimination

    Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), has said its workplace is free of bias and gender-based discriminations. Speaking on the anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD),…

    Tony Elumelu Calls For Credible Census

    The Chairman, United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has challenged the National Population Commission to come up with a credible and acceptable census which would not lead to controversies. Elumelu,…

    ELECTIONS: Police Warns Against Bringing Dogs, Pets To Polling Units

    The Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary to educate and caution Nigerians on the use of pets, especially, dogs, at the polling units on election day, as such act…

    Buhari Unveils 700 Ashok Leyland Troops-Carrying Trucks

    President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated 700 Ashok Leyland troops-carrying vehicles for the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday. The inauguration was done virtually. Buhari said the procurement of the vehicles was…

    2023 ELECTIONS: Police Warns Against Fake News Circulation

    The Lagos State Police Command is not unaware of malicious, inciting, provocative and seditious contents being circulated all over the social media with intent to cause panic, disharmony and unrest…

    GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: PSC To Monitor Police Conduct, Charges Officers On Professionalism

    The Police Service Commission is currently studying cases of Police conduct arising from the February 25th Presidential and National Assembly elections. According to the statement signed by the Head, Press…

    Nigerian Army Begins Investigation On Soldier Who Allegedly Killed Colleague

    The Nigerian Army has instituted investigations into the unfortunate incident of a soldier, who killed his colleagues and himself at Forward Operations Base (FOB) Rabbah, Sokoto State. This was contained…

    GCR Places Union Bank Of Nigeria On Rating Watch Evolving

    GCR Ratings has placed Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc.’s national scale long-term and short-term issuer credit ratings and the national scale long-term issue credit rating of the N6.3 billion…

    NISS Partners NCC To Improve National Security

    National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving…

    Zenith Bank Gets Approval To Operate As Holding Company

    The Central Bank of Nigeria has given approval in principle to Zenith Bank to operate as a financial holding company. In a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu,…

    Customs In Kaduna Makes 130 Seizures Of Contraband Goods

    The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ Kaduna has from 1 January to 28 February 2023 made a total of 130 Seizures of different items at various locations in the Zone.…

    Onitsha Electricity Consumers Lament Outrageous Bill

    Electricity consumers in Onitsha, the Anambra State commercial hub have decried the continued crazy and outrageous bills from Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). Speaking through the Human Rights Liberty Access…

    Jeremy Awori Emerges Chief Executive Officer Of Ecobank Group

    Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Awori has officially assumed his role as Chief…

    Popular Kogi Blogger Accused Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Of Abduction, Demands N50 Million Damages In Court

    A popular blogger from Kogi State, Isah Amoto Aliyu, has narrated her ordeal in the hands of a senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the state, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…

    2023 ELECTION: Ibadin Urge Nigerians To Shun Violence

    Consequent upon the declaration of the February 25, 2023 presidential election results and emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner, a security consultant;…

    Nestlé Nigeria Announces 27.0% Revenue Growth In 2022

    Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announced a 27.0% revenue growth in her 2022 financial results when compared to her performance in 2021. The company posted a revenue of N446.8 billion in…

    PIRACY: Nigeria Removed From IBF Unsafe Waters List

    …We are committed to reducing cost of shipping in Nigeria —Jamoh Nigeria has been removed from the list of countries designated as risk maritime nations by the International Bargaining Forum, IBF. This…

    Ignore Fraudulent Messages On Network Shutdown — NCC

    The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has been drawn to fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all…

    Sterling Bank To Finance Health, Education Through Credit Café

    A partnership has been signed between Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank Plc, and Nigeria’s most innovative lending platform, Credit Café Africa, to provide health and education loans and other…

    CVFF: Minister Calls For Concerted Effort To Actualise Quick Disbursement

    The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has called for a concerted effort by key stakeholders to make the quick disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) a reality.…

    First Bank Tags Report To Arrest MD, Fake News

    Our attention has been drawn to false news making the rounds that an order of arrest has been made against the MD of FirstBank whilst using the name and image…

    2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: Nigerian Army Approves Hotlines For Operation Safe Conduct

    In an effort to effectively carry out its constitutional mandate of providing support to civil authorities and working in synergy with the Nigeria Police (NP) to ensure protection of lives…

    NIMASA Participates At IMO 7th Green Shipping Conference

    The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA participated at the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, 7th Green Shipping Conference with the theme “Unlocking Opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa”, in…

    ANAMBRA EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS: Group Calls For Thorough Investigation

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Team investigating the alleged extra-judicial killings by some Police Officers of Anambra State Police Command, has been urged to be thorough and painstaking in their…

    Ecobank Nigeria Rewards Customers With Millions At Super Reward Campaign

    Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), has rewarded four customers, being winners in the Super Rewards deposit promo, with N1 million each. The Super Rewards Campaign…

    NCC Dedicates 622 As Toll-Free Incident Hotline For Presidential Election

    In view of the importance attached to the upcoming Presidential Election, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident…

    Border Patrol Team Intercepts Contraband Worth N176m In Lagos

    The Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) Sector 2 South-West, Lagos, has intercepted 6,819 items with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N176.30 million, in February 2023. Comptroller Nurudeen Hassan, the Controller,…

    CUSTOMS BORDER DRILL: Success, Seizures By Comptroller Mohammed Hassan Of Sector 2, Southwest Zone

    … Seized 258,385 Goods Worth Over N6 Billion Since 2019-2023 Highlighting the activities of the Joint Border Patrol (JBP) Operation which is a reflection from the date of inception in…

    IGP Decorates Newly Promoted DIGs, Charges Officers On Professionalis

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, today Monday 20th February, 2023, decorated three newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police in his office at the Louis…

    Again NSCDC Busts Syndicate In Lagos, Seizes 3,896 Litres of Stolen PMS

    The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos Command, has smashed a Premium Motor Spirit syndicate in Badagry Divisional axis of the State. The state Commandant of the agency, Usman…

    BAATONA: Dr Bashir Jamoh Bags Chieftaincy Title In Ondo State

    …It is an Appreciation of His Contribution to National Development – Honourable Minister of State Transportation The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II has installed the Director…

    PORTS CONCESSION: Sambo Gives Conditions For Renewal Of Agreements, Promises Quick Passage Of NSC Amendment Bill

    The Minster of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has spelt out conditions that must be met by respective companies before ports concession agreements with them could be renewed. Sambo said this…

    Afenifere National Youth Council Endorses Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi 

    The Afenifere National Youth Council (ANYC) has endorsed the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi and Sen. Datti Yusuf Baba-Ahmed as their candidate of choice for the 2023 presidential election.…

    NAIRA AND FUEL SCARCITY CHALLENGES: CP Ogun Commends Residents For Resilience

    …warns persons wanting to exploit situation to cause breach of the peace The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Police Command, CP Frank Mba, mni, has commended the residents of the…

    2023 ELECTION POLICING: PSC Appoints Coordinators, Threatens Sanctions FOR Police Misconduct

    …provides platform for civil participation in election policing As the nation counts down to the 2023 General Elections, the Police Service Commission, the Federal Executive Body constitutionally empowered to discipline…

    THREE AND HALF DECADES OF ENTRENCHING SAFETY ON NIGERIAN ROADS: A Tale Of The FRSC Leadership Experience – Bisi Kazeem

    Nigeria is one of the few African countries that has leveraged on some road safety principles and have recorded remarkable progress in road safety administration and management despite a ‘gloomy’…

    Zamfara Police Arrest 8 Suspected Bandits, Gunrunner

    AS CP Reassures Sustained Commitment to Provide enabling environment secured for free, fair and credible elections. According to the press statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, SP Muhammed…

    2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: FRSC To Deploy 27,783 Personnel, 769 Patrol Vehicles

    The Federal Road Safety Corps is deploying a total of 27,783 personnel, 769 vehicles, 139 Ambulances and 33 heavy, medium and light duty Tow Trucks as part of its commitment…

    IGP Orders Investigation Into Alleged Anambra Killings

    …Promises to Ensure Justice, Uphold Professional Values of Police The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has set up a special investigation panel under…

    Anambra Police Calls On Resident To Help Reunite Lost Kids With Family

    Anambra State Police Command calls on the public especially residents of Abia, Akwa-Ibom and Rivers State to help us identify these children, for a possible reunion with their parents. “They…

    APC Lagos ICC Humanitarian Directorate Donates Relief Materials To Destitutes Home

    The Director of Humanitarian Services Directorate in Lagos APC-ICC, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu led other executives and members his team to the Lagos Destitutes Home at Oko Baba area of…

    2023 ELECTIONS: Group, Cleric Calls For Unity Among APC Supporters 

    The Grassroot Mobilization For APC President BAT/Shetti Nationwide (GMP) has called for unity among supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes the President…

    PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA: Group Congratulates NCC Boss On Regulator Of The Year Award

    A group, Kano North Renaissance (KNR), has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, over his recent emergence as the regulator of…

    Nairaxi Emerges Winner In NCC’s Young Innovators Competition

    A mobile ride sharing mobile app that enables users to request taxi and bus rides tagged, Nairaxi has emerged over all winner at the young innovators’ competition organized by the Nigerian…

    NAIRA REDESIGN: Police Cautions Against Crisis-Prone Utterances

    Amidst the prevailing outcries and reactions on the new naira policy in the country, the Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary to caution groups and individuals against divisive comments…

    NGO Sensitises Teachers, Guards On Safe Schools In Lagos

    Talentplus Resources International (TRI), an NGO, on Saturday in Ikorodu sensitised teachers and security guards on child’s right and safety in primary schools in Lagos State. Hybrid News Nigeria reports…

    CASH CRUNCH: Alimosho PRP Rep Candidate Calls For Calm

    The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) candidate for the Federal House of Representatives, Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Boniface Okparaku, has called for calm in the wake of protests over the naira…

    Nigerian Army Marks 2022 WASA To Promote Social Activity Among Personnel

    The Nigerian Army, 81 Division and Headquarters Nigerian Army Engineers on Saturday marked the 2022 West African Social Activities (WASA) to promote bonding with social activities among personnel and families.  The…

    NIMASA Harps On Regional Collaboration, Provides Support For Sao Tome and Principe

    The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, have provided Technical support to Instituto Marito e Portuaruo IMAP in São Tomé and Príncipe. A press statement signed by…

    Labour Leaders, Others Declare Support For APC

    Leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the Southwest on Friday declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. The Labour leaders pledged their support for the Tinubu/Shettima…

    MT SEA EUNICE: Nigerian Navy Handover Vessel To NIMASA For Flouting IMO Regulation

    The Nigerian Navy has handed over a Tanker vessel “MT Sea Eunice” which was arrested on August 11, 2022 to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The vessel is presently…

    Transportation Minister Calls For Unbundling Of Nigerian Railway Corporation For Optimal Performance

    The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has called for the unbundling of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in line with the vision and objectives of Government’s current reforms in…

    In 2 Weeks Kebbi Customs Makes N91 Million Worth Of Seizures

    Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, newly deployed Customs Area Controller of Kebbi Command has made seizures of smuggled petroleum products and other items worth N91, 518, 928 within 2 weeks of assuming…

    LAWMA Partners Lotus Bank To Empower 300 Widows

    No fewer than 300 widows benefited from the empowerment programme organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in conjunction with LOTUS Bank. A press statement signed by LAWMA’s Director,…

    State Traffic Officer, CSP Titilayo Surprises Retiring Alausa DTO In Lagos

    It was a surprise package for the retiring Divisional Traffic Officer of Alausa Police Division, DSP Olusoji Olabode as the State Traffic Officer, CSP Titilayo Oriyomi-Oluwasanmi visited him while on…

    INSECURITY: Unknown Gunmen Kill DPO, Four Officers In Niger

    …Corporal shot dead in battle with fake soldiers in Delta A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Paiko, Niger State, Mukhtar Sabiu and four of his policemen have been killed in…

    Polaris Bank Unveils Unique Features On New Corporate Website

    Have you visited Polaris Bank corporate website, www.polarisbanklimited.com lately? If not, do not hesitate to check it out. You would be pleasantly surprised by the refreshing changes the Bank’s website…

    Angry Crowd Attacks Police Station Over The Murder Of A Soldier

    Angry mobs burn patrol vehicles, attack police station over colleague’s ‘murder’ at Ogijo Community, a border town between Ogun and Lagos states, following the death of a soldier who was…

    SAMBO: FG Approves Cargo Tracking Note For Nigerian Ports

    The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the installation of Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes for seaports nationwide, even as the scheme is said to generate $235m annually. According to the…

    Kebbi Customs Boss Advocates Synergy Amongst Security Personnel

    The Nigeria customs Area Controller, Kebbi Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo PhD FNIM has advocated synergy among security personnel in Kebbi State. A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command,…

    FATINOYE: Police Arrest Buyers Of Deceased’s Stolen Vehicle

    In its determination to bring all those directly or indirectly involved in the gruesome murder of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their only son Oreoluwa to justice, operatives of Ogun…

    Sterling Bank, Credit Café Sign MoU On Loans To Customers In Health, Education Sectors

    Sterling Bank Plc has signed a partnership agreement with Credit Café Africa for the distribution of a credit facility template, insurance and other value-added services for existing and potential customers…

    DSS Invites Fani-Kayode Over Allegations Bordering On National Security

    The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it invited Chief Femi Fani-Kayode to its National Headquarters, Abuja on 13th February, 2023. A statement signed by the…

    Again LASTMA Rescues 3 Accident Victims At Dopemu

    Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued another 3 serious accident victims at Dopemu underneath the bridge inward Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos. A statement signed by the…

    Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Postpones Aje Festival Indefinitely

    The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, has postponed the annual Aje Festival indefinitely. According to a statement by the Director of Media…

    Police Rescue 15 Abducted Corps Members In Anambra

    The Anambra State Police Operatives through responding to a distress call along Isseke, Ihiala road, rescued unhurt fifteen abducted Corps members from NYSC Orientation Camp Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre, LGA, Imo State.…

    Igbo In Defence Of Tradition Culture Calls For Immediate Release Of Ifeanyi Ekwosi

    …Condemns The Unjustifiable Arrest By Operatives Of The Nigerian Police Force Led By Trio Of ACP Akin Fakorede, SPO Michael, SGT. Silavenus Agada In a press release in Awka, yesterday…

    IPOB Orlu Coordinator, Nwakaji Chidera Emmanuel Escapes To Germany

    One of the coordinators and staunch members and sponsors of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nwakaji Chidera Emmanuel has escaped abroad. According to reliable sources, the escapee Commander…

    CONMMEP Hails Adeyanju’s Election, Describes Him As True Leader

    Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) has hailed the election of the President General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) as Deputy National President of Nigeria Labour Congress…

    United Development Association For The Less Privilege Drums Support For Asiwaju 

    Supporters of Labour Party under the aegis of United Development Association For The Less Privilege has drummed support for the APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group with…

    Police Foil Attack On Station, Netralises One, Recovers PMS In Anambra State

    Police Operatives foiled an attack by armed men on the Ogidi Police station, demobilize one of the armed men, and recovered many expanded cartridges and 25 litres of PMS. A…

    ENUGU STATE: Wema Bank Builds Capacity For Owners, Managers Of SMEs

    In its bid to equip small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Enugu with adequate knowledge and skills to boost their businesses, Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative bank, is hosting…

    Nigerian Shipper’s Council To Partner CIECOBON In Promoting Export  

    Members of the Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria (CIECOBON) led by the President/Council Chairman, Dr. Ayobami Omotoso paid the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and Management of…

    Seun Kuti’s Rants, Peter’s Anger And Portable Intrusion

    It is no longer news that Seun Kuti and the duo of Peter and Paul of P-Square are at loggerhead, in the heat of the current political situation of the…

    Nestlé Nigeria Commissions Third Technical Training Center In Nigeria

    Anthonia Ehibor is one of the twenty trainees admitted into an 18-month Technical Training program at Nestlé Nigeria’s newest Technical Training Center (TTC) at the company’s Flowergate Factory in Ogun…

    Court Restrains AMCON From Selling IBEDC 

    Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division has again restrained the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, from selling the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc. The…

    Another Child Molestation As Parent Dies Saving Daughter

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    VULTE: Polaris Bank Introduce Steps To Take Your Business To The Next Level

    What would N100 million do for your business? Would you buy more equipment, acquire a bigger warehouse, move to a larger office space, hire more professionals or expand your supply…

    FRSC Commences End Of Year Special Patrol

    The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the commencement of it’s end of the year special patrol operations code-named ‘Operation Zero’ and assured the public of adequate mobilisation of personnel…

    Anambra Police Command Debunks Court Order Commiting CP To Correctional Center

    According to the statement received by hybridnewsng.com, signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu,the Anambra State Police Command wishes to state emphatically that the Command is not…

    Beautician Accuses Judge Of Intimidation, Abuse Of Power

    …She caused me grievous bodily harm, pain, says judge did National Industrial Court’s (NIC) judge, Justice Zainab Bashir threaten to send someone to kill Abuja beautician Pamela Onyeagusi? Did she…

    Nigerian Army, Navy Promote Senior Officers To Next Ranks

    The Boards of the Nigerian Army (NA), and Nigerian Navy (NN) have approved the promotion of senior military officers, the Nigerian Army (NA) and the Navy (NN) on Friday said…

    NSCDC Lagos State Command Marks 2022 End Of The Year Thanksgiving/Carol Service

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, marked the end of the year Thanksgiving and Carol service in a grandstyle, at the State Command…

    COAS Commends Past Corps Commanders, Retired Generals Of Finance

    The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) has commended past Corps Commanders and other retired generals of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps ( NAFC) for their meritorious service to the…

    Nigerian Army Finance Corps Honours Past Commanders, Generals

    The Nigerian Army Finance Corps on Friday held its Pulling Out Parade in honour of past Commanders and Generals.  Hybridnewsng.com gathered that the Pull Out Parade was a mark of finale…

    Nestlé’ Nigeria Graduates 6th Batch Of Technical Training Program

    Oluwadarasinmi Adesakin is a beneficiary of Nestlé Nigeria’s 18-month Technical Training program which aims to bridge the skills gap by equipping youth with the required expertise to support industrialization. He…

    Soludo Welcomes Anambra Contingent From National Sports Festival

    The Anambra State contingent to the National Sports Festival have arrived the state after a successful outing in Asaba, Delta State. The Contingent comprising 249 persons, including two hundred and…

    Army Council Ratifies Elevation Of Senior Officers

    In recognition of their meritorious service to the nation, the Army Council has on Thursday 15 December 2022, approved the promotion of senior officers to the ranks of Major General…

    Transport Minister Implores NITT To Devise Strategies To Advance Transportation Sector 

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has implored the Nigerian Institute of Transportation Technology (NITT) to devise strategies to advance the transportation sector.  The Minister said this…

    Nestlé Nigeria Wins Big At Lagos PR Industry Gala And Awards

    Nestlé Nigeria received two awards at the Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) 2022. These were for: Best in Corporate Social Responsibility and Excellence in Community Relations. “We are doubly excited and…

    Kogi Govt. Accuse EFCC Of Tarnishing Image With Media Trial

    … ‘Ask them what happened to bail-out probe’ The Kogi State Government has debunked an allegation of money laundering levelled against it by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, describing…

    DSS Calls For Peace During Yuletide

    As the yuletide season approaches, the Department of State Services (DSS) uses this opportunity to call on citizens and residents alike to be of good conduct for public peace and…

    Nestlé Nigeria Receives Award At The 16th SERAS CSR, Sustainability Awards

    The awards are Best Company in Rural Population Integration, and Best Company in Circular Economy. These awards validate the social impact Nestlé makes by improving livelihoods in our communities and our commitment…

    Police Arrest 32 Years Old Man For Alleged Defilement Of Neighbours’ 7-Year-Old Daughter

    Policemen attached to the Moshallashi Police Station, Egbeda/Idimu, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly defiling the seven years old daughter of his neighbour for over…

    Police Cyber Unit Warns Of Possible Cyber Attacks

    The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) hereby warns members of the public and strategic stakeholders in national security matters to be wary of a suspected ploy by subversive…

    LAWMA Celebrates 2022 Christmas Carol/End Of Year Thanksgiving

    Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has held its annual Christmas Carol/End of The Year Thanksgiving service to celebrate the faithfulness of God to the agency in the outgoing year. A…

    LASTMA Arrests Man For Extortion, Impersonation

    Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday, 14th of December, 2022 nabbed a fake Lastma traffic officer around the Lekki area of Lagos. In a press…

    Police In Delta Neutralizes Suspected Kidnapper, Rescues Victims After Gun Battle

    A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command to hybridnewsng.com, DSP Bright Edafe, reads that the DPO Ozoro received a distress call, that the residence of one man (name…

    National Assembly Passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill

    The Nigeria Peace Corps (NPC) Establishment Bill has again being passed by the two Chambers of the National Assembly. The passage of the bill at the Senate was sponsored by…

    PSC Promotes 745 Officers, Treats Appeals, Petitions

    The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of seven hundred and forty five (745) Senior Police Officers. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu…

    Soludo Commissions Dozie Nwankwo ICT Center, Calls On Diaspora To Invest In Anambra

    Abambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has called on ndị Anambra in the diaspora to help develop the state by investing their resources home. Governor Soludo made the…

    MALWARE: NCC-CSIRT Tells Users To Download Apps From Official Sites

    A malware that steals Facebook account credentials, known as “Schoolyard Bully”, has infected over 300,000 android devices, prompting the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) to issue…

    NCC To Sensitize Telecom Industry On Risk Management

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on a regulatory step to sensitize the industry about the need for proper and continuous risk identification with the view to managing such…

    N260 BILLION: Soludo Assures Prioritizing Of All Sectors Simultaneously As He Signs 2023 Budget Into Law

    Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR has signed the 2023 appropriation budget approximately N260 Billion naira. The brief ceremony was performed at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. Addressing the…

    Soludo Inaugurates Oil And Gas Development Committee, Describes Anambra As The Gas Capital Of Nigeria

    Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has inaugurated the Anambra State Oil and Gas Development Committee. He performed the function at the Government House, Awka. Barrister Uju Ifejika is…

    OSPRE Task Stakeholders In Preparedness For Disaster Management

    The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), a center for the coordination of early warning and response mechanisms in Nigeria has charged stakeholders to collaborate as well as put…

    Ecobank Group’s Digital Transactions Hit $59.1 Billion In 9 Months

    Ecobank Group said it recorded transactions valued at $59.1 billion across its digital channels in the first 9 months of 2022. The company disclosed this in its audited financial report…

    Nigeria Committed To Marine Environment Protection – Jamoh

    ECOWAS Engages IPAC, Stakeholders On Achieving Peaceful Elections

    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commission has engaged the leaderships of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and other stakeholders in n identifying ways to a peaceful atmosphere…

    NDLEA Appoints Danbatta As Ambassador

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has named the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta as its Special Ambassador in its renewed war…

    Stephanie-John Deserves 2022 BrandComm’ PR Emerging Agency Award – Founder

    Ms Uche Ajene, Founder and Managing Director of Stephanie John & Associates, a Public Relations firm based in Lagos, has broken her silence on the firm’s recognition as the Emerging…

    235 NSDP Beneficiaries Depart For Capacity Building Training In India, Greece

    he Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has sent forth 235 Nigerians to India and Greece as batch B of the 435 young Nigerians to be trained as Licenced Deck…

    SAMBO: $350 CVFF Fund To Be Disburse By Jaiz, Union, UBA, Polaris And Zenith Banks Respectively As Buhari Approves

    …”Hold me responsible if we are not going to disburse this fund” Jaji Sambo The Minister of Transportation, Eng Muazu Jaji Sambo has announced an approval for the disbursement of…

    Nigeria Will Be Among Major Players In The Global Maritime Sector With NSDP – Jamoh

    The Director General, Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh on Saturday said Nigeria will be among major players In the Global Maritime Sector with the flag off…

    CVFF Fund To Transform Shipping Community In Nigeria – Sambo

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Jaji Sambo had said that the Carbotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) would transform the shipping community in Nigeria.  Sambo made the disclosure on…

    Transport Minister Commends NIMASA On NSDP Flag Off, Says Project Is A Success 

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for what he described as human capital development. Sambo made the commendation…

    President Buhari Approves Disbursement Of CVFF To Improve Indigenous Ship Ownership

    President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the immediate disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, CVFF, to qualified Nigerians as part of the Federal Government’s commitment to grow indigenous capacity…

    Microsoft Set To Train 5 Million Youths Nationwide On ICT

    A leading digital company Microsoft, is set to train 5 million Nigerian youths across the country. The training was following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed with the Federal Government…

    Customs Seizes Smuggled Petrol At Seme Border

    As the Nigeria is battling with the recent fuel scarcity in the country, some unscrupulous persons were making moves to smuggle petrol out of the country, a move which has…

    GUN BOATS: CNS Commends IGP’s Focus On Acquisition Of Operational Hardware

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, on Friday 9th December, 2022, was in Lagos for the commissioning of projects that have been successfully…

    LASTMA Charges Youths To Be Change Agents, Traffic Ambassadors

    The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has charged youths to be good traffic ambassadors while on the road by acting as change agents for…

    7TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY: Ooni, Wife, Honours Palace Aides With Cash, Awards

    The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Tuesday threw a huge party to celebrate all workers at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace of…

    CP Ari Ali Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Ammunition

    The Delta State Police Command, dragon Patrol teams on stop and search duty along Warri/Sapele road, intercepted a black GLK mercedes Benz SUV with registration number BEN-734-EZ conveying two male…

    Nigeria Police To Hold PR Conference For Police PROs

    Conference, Avenue for Peer Review, Cross-fertilization of Ideas – IGP The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officers and Strategic Communication Experts are set to converge on the culturally rich city…

    Lagos Is Number One Technology Start-up Ecosystem In Africa – Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the state as the number one technology startup ecosystem in Africa in terms of funds deployed. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was speaking at…

    BOAT RACE: FOC Assures Sailing Club Of Continuous Support To Boost Aquatic Sport Development

    The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, has promised to continue to support the Navy Sailing Club in organising boat races for aquatic sport development…

    MARITIME SECURITY UNIT: Sambo Commends Graduands, Says Their Role Is Critical To Dismantling Pirates Activities

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo commends graduands of the Third Batch Maritime Security Unit Technicians and Mechanics of the MSU and UAVs Armoured Personnel Carriers.The Minister made…

    LEKKI DEEP SEAPORT: Association Calls For Quick Intervention To Avoid Disaster

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), and the Seaports Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, (STOAN), yesterday unanimously agreed that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the Lekki…

    ILOT Rewards Loyal Customers At 2022 World Cup Promo

    It was excitement galore at the Sheraton Hotel and Suites, Ikeja as Nigeria’s top sports betting and lottery platform, ILOT reward their loyal customers in the 2022 World Cup promo.…

    Soludo Calls For Digitization Of Anambra Laws

    The Anambra State Law Review Committee has concluded its review. The Committee which was set up by the immediate past administration paid a courtesy call on Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo…

    Soludo Felicitates With Francis Cardinal Arinze At 90

    Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has rejoiced with His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze who celebrated his 90th birthday anniversary The Governor attended a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving held at Basilica…

    Soludo Presents Certificate Of Recognition To Traditional Ruler Of Ụmụọmakụ Community

    Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has presented certificate of recognition to the Traditional Ruler of Ụmụọmakụ Community, in Orumba South Council Area, Igwe Obinna Livinus Ezenwa.…

    TELECOM: Participants Commend FG On Commitment To Industry Growth

    Cross section of participants at the ongoing 10th Edition of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy, which commenced at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State,…

    NCS Kebbi Area Command Intercepts Second Hand Clothes, Contrabands Worth Over N46 Million

    Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued to record seizures of second hand clothes, even as it intercepted items worth over forty six million naira and generated…

    We are Winning The War Against Terrorism – Air Marshal Oladayo Amao

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has stated that the magnanimity of President Muhammadu Buhari in providing the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) with new and modern…

    Sambo Calls For Leveraging Technology To Improve Transportation’s Relevance To Development 

    The Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has called on leveraging technology to improve transportation’s contribution to Nigeria’s development. The Minister made the call in Abuja during the Executive…

    IGP Hosts Pauline Tallen, Condemns Violence Against All Genders

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, on Thursday 8th December, 2022, hosted the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline…

    SECURITY: FG Calls For Synergy Among Stakeholders For Better Results

    The federal government through the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) on Thursday stressed the need for synergy among actors and stakeholders in the peace-building, early warning, and early…

    IGP Launches Portal To Report Car Theft

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has successfully completed and commissioned the digitalized Central Motor Registry (CMR) Command Centre at the Force Headquarters,…

    Four Officers Get Western Naval Command Commendation Award For Bravery

    Four officers have been honoured by the Nigerian Navy Western Naval Command on Tuesday for their bravery and dedication in service to the nation through their duties in the Navy.…

    FOU Zone ‘A’ Customs Intercepts 15 Trailer Loads Of Smuggled Rice, Other Contrabands Worth Over N1 Billion

    The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ikeja has announced the interceptions of various cargoes including 8,999 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50kg, approximately…

    Intelligent Technologies Assures Nigerians Of Digitally Connected Future

    The quest to accelerate digital transformation in Nigeria received a major boost with the formal launch of Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Lagos recently. A Pan-Africa company with a strong legacy…

    CG Strike Force Zone ‘A’ Intercepts Contrabands, Made Seizures Worth Over N1 Billion

    The Customs Comptroller General Strike Force, Zone ‘A’ has intercepted bags of smuggled rice, pangolin scales, cartons of red wine and other seizures worth over ₦1,009,676,000. The Zonal Coordinator of…

    PHOTO NEWS: Nestle Inaugurates Newly Built Solar Powered Milk Collection Center In Kaduna

    Nestle Inaugurates newly built solar powered Milk Collection Center at the Ladugga Grazing Reserve in Kachia LGA, Kaduna State.

    Airtel Paid The Intention To Bid Deposit In Nigeria’s Second 5G Licensing Round

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby announces that by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022, only two companies expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum…

    NCC-CSIRT Advises Factory-Resetting Infected Devices To Beat Xenomorph Malware

    A malware, XENOMORPH, that installs Trojan in banking apps on the Android platform to steal login details, raid bank accounts, and read the users SMS, has been flagged by the Nigerian…

    More Winners to emerge In The Ongoing Polaris Save & Win Promo

    …As 2nd draw holds on December 8 The second draw of the on-going Polaris Bank Save & Win promo is scheduled to hold on Thursday December 8, 2022. The draw…

    CUSTOMS: Ogun Command Intercepts 73 Trucks Of Foreign Parboiled Rice, Drugs Worth N4.9 Billion

    The Ogun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Tuesday, disclosed that it intercepted contraband worth N4.9 billion between January to November 2022 in Ogun state. The contraband seized…

    QMA 2022: Winner Gets Cash, Car Prizes As Ooni Warns Against Blocking Women’s Participation In 2023 Elections

    The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, played host to top dignitaries at the grand finale of the annual Queen Moremi Ajansoro Pageant at…

    Sterling Named Best Employer For The Fifth Time In A Row

    Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank PLC, has set a new milestone by winning the Overall Best Place to Work title for the fifth consecutive year at the annual Great…

    NIMASA Wins Taxation Institute Award

    …As Jamoh bags 2022 outstanding Service to Taxation recognition The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has received commendation for its corporate citizenship performance by the Chartered Institute of…

    Navy Denys Exaggerating Oil Theft Figures

    The attention of the Naval Headquarters, Abuja has been drawn to a publication in a National Daily of 4 December 2022 with the heading,‘NNPC Not Sincere about Oil Theft, Exaggerating…

    Deputy Comptroller Shuaibu Says Customs Revenue Target Is A Necessity

    The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun 2 Command Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu has reacted to suggestions for the scrapping of the NCS annual revenue target regarded by industry…

    Nsukka LGA Chairman Condemns Concoction Of Lies Against Him By Political Enemies

    The Executive Chairman of Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, Bar. Walter Ozioko has condemned the concoction of lies against him by political enemies who alleged that he returned N100 million Paris…

    NCC Warns On Use Of TikTok Challenge To Steal Malware

    The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned about the potential harm of taking part in the Invisible Challenge on short-form video hosting service, TikTok, revealing…

    NCC Assures Blood Management Agency Of Adequate Support

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is willing and ready to offer any support required by the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) to enable the latter to achieve…

    CNS commissions Six 3-Bedroom Apartments For Officers In Lagos

    The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, at a brief ceremony on Saturday, unveiled the newly-completed six units of three-bedroom apartments for officers at the Navy Town, Ojo…

    LASAA Launches 2024 Mobile Advert Stickers For Branded Vehicles

    Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), the agency saddled with the mandate to regulate advertisement displays in Lagos State, has announced the release of its 2023 mobile advert stickers…

    Soludo Charges Church Leaders To Join Hands In Propagation Of His Administration’s Messages To The Grassroots

    Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has identified the church as a critical strategic partner to his administration. While speaking during a Harvest and Bazzar Mass at St.…

    Soludo Tasks Churches To Unite And Fight Idolatry

    The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has tasked the church on knitting together, in the spirit of ecumenism, to confront the common enemy of idolatry which…

    Sterling Refreshes Romance With The Arts At Ake Festival

    Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has said it is committed to supporting the annual Ake Books and Arts Festival because it sees Nigeria as part of a larger…

    Ooni Of Ife, Stakeholders Storm National House Fair 7.0 In Lagos

    The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II on Thursday led crème de la crème to 7th edition of National House Fair organizer BSTAN Homes and properties which…

    CP Ari Warns Youths To Stay Off Crime As Police Neutralize Suspected Armed Robbers In Delta

    A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Bright Edafe to hybridnewsng.com, reads that the DPO Ovwian Aladja, CSP Aliyu Shaba, acting on a tip off that two…

    POLICE-CITIZENS RELATIONSHIP: Tips For Safe, Cordial Interactions

    Ordinarily, encounters between the citizens and the Police or other law enforcement agents should be reassuring and delightful. In fact, the mere sight of the Police ought to generate in…

    ABUJA-KADUNA: IGP Deploys Logistics As Operations Resume On Monday

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has ordered immediate deployment of armed personnel drawn from the Police Mobile Force, K-9, Force Intelligence Bureau,…

    Implementation Of Telecom Policies To Deepen Access To Digital Resources – Dambatta

    The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that diligent implementation of various telecommunications policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks has continued to enhance…

    Abuja-Kaduna Rail Service To Resume Operations On Monday

    The suspended Abuja-Kaduna train Service operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), is to resume on Monday, December 5. Recall that the Service was suspended in March this year following…

    Niger Gov’s Spokesperson Named 2022 ‘Outstanding Media Personality Of The Year’

    The Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor, Mary Noel-Berje, has received the ‘Outstanding Media Personality of the Year (2022)’ award. The award by the Federation of West Africa Freelance…

    YULETIDE: Transcorp Hilton Lights Up For Christmas

    Transcorp Hilton has lit up its environment as part of activities to commence the annual Christmas ceremony for the yuletide celebration. The event with all the excitement it brings is…

    President Muhammadu Buhari Charges NIPSS To Surpass Best Think-Tank Amongst Policy Institutes In The World 

    President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has charged the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to surpass the best think-tank amongst policy Institutes in the world. The President made the charge…

    Stephanie-John Deserves 2022 BrandComm’ PR Emerging Agency Award – Founder

    Ms. Uche Ajene, Founder and Managing Director, Stephanie John and Associates, a public relations firm, says receiving the 2022 ‘Emerging Public Relations Agency’ Award from BrandComm, is reward for hard work. Stephanie -John received…

    How Sunday Chukwumanjo Umeoduagu Combines Entrepreneurship With Philanthropism

    Deacon Sunday Chukwumanjo Umeoduagu is the Chief Executive Officer, Gabjane Global Resources Ltd with subsidiaries like the popular Sunar water and drinks, amongst several others. The erudite business mogul’s expansion…

    Soludo Unveils 5,000 Recruited Teachers, Speaks On Manifesto Implementation 

    The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has unveiled the 5,000 teachers newly recruited into the primary and secondary schools in the state.  Soludo while unveiling the teachers…

    Oil Derivation Subsidy, Sure P Refunds 9 Oil Producing States N625.43 Billion In Two Years

    Nine oil-producing states received a total of N625.43 billion 13 percent oil derivation, subsidy and SURE-P refunds from the Federation Account in the last two years, 2021-2022. A statement signed…

    Infantry Emerges Best Corps In Nigerian Army At Training, Doctrine Command Merit Award

    The Nigerian Army Infantry Corps (Queen of the Battle) shone like a million stars at the just concluded Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Merit Awards 2022 held at Command Officers’…

    Police Refutes Claim That DPO Demanded N350,000 To Release Corpse

    The Anambra Police Command has informed the members of the public that no corpse was released and no bribe was demanded by any policeman. DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, PPRO Anambra State…

    IGP Files Motion To Set Aside Contempt Proceedings, Commital Order

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, following the committal order issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, 29th November…

    Giving.NG Partners Shoprite Nigeria On 40 Days Of Giving Campaign

    Giving.NG is partnering with Shoprite Nigeria on “40 Days of Giving” campaign, aimed at inspiring people and organizations to spread kindness and treat it as an everyday thing, rather than…

    The Business Food Heads To Port Harcourt With Nestlé Professional

    The importance of canteens and ‘bukas’ who serve those with limited disposable income in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Yet, these food vendors and caterers who help to meet the nutrition…

    Security Expert Infiltrates Trafficking/Prostitution Ring, Rescue Victims In Lagos

    The Chief Security Officer, Amuwo Odofin, Festac Town Lagos State, Ms. Ange Ify Udeogalanya, has busted an international prostitution ring and rescued seven girls from being trafficked to Ghana. According…

    Soludo Presents Appointment Letters To 5,000 Recruited Teachers

    In continuation of his open demonstration of transparency and credibility, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, will present appointment letters to the five thousand (5000) teachers recruited in the recently concluded…

    Polaris Bank promotes SMEs, Sponsors The Fashion Souk

    Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The Bank in a statement gave this assurance while disclosing plans to…

    Union Bank Unveils Brand New Sonic Identity – The Sound Of Union

    Union Bank of Nigeria has launched a brand-new sonic identity tagged ‘The Sound of Union. At 105 years, the Bank is now leveraging the universality of music to engage with…

    DSS Warns Woman To Desist From Using Fake News To Gain Public Sympathy 

    The Department of State Services has warned a woman who identified herself as the wife of one Shafiu Ibrahim to desist from misleading the public with fake news, hate speech,…

    Celebrating Mazi Emma Nnadozie, Journalism Czar of Our Time  

    We are grateful to Nsukka for gifting to the world A silent Journalism icon and influencer, Mazi Emma Nnadozie, deserving of all accolades. From my first day on the crime…

    Lagos Police Command Finally Arrest Abubakar Maiyaki Ajagungbale’s Notorious Boys Terrorising Ibeju Lekki

    Nine notorious land grabbers, terrorizing Eti-Osa, Oreki Village, Ibeju Agbe, Ibeju Lekki and Epe Area of Lagos State, allegedly working for a renowned land grabber, Abubakar Maiyaki A.K.A Ajagungbale and…

    Police Denies Being Aware Of Court Order Reinstating Dismissed Officer

    The Nigeria Police Force wishes to state emphatically that the office of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+),NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, did not disregard Court Order or…

    Gov. Soludo Urges Traders To Insure Their Businesses Against Disasters

    The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called on traders and business people to insure their businesses against emergencies. Governor Soludo stated this through the Deputy Governor,…

    Kogi State, China Sign MOU To Provide High Technology Security Architecture 

    The Kogi State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese investors for the provision of high technology security architecture to tackle insecurity, especially within its borders. The first-of-its-kind…

    Sterling Bank Partners NJFP To Train 1,000 Youths

    Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has partnered with Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) to sponsor 1,000 fellows during this year’s training programme. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…

    NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Lord, Seals Property, Declares Another Wanted

    One of two brothers who serve as major sources of illicit drug supplies in South East and South South parts of the country, Onyeaghalachi Stephen Nwagwugwu, has been arrested by…

    COAS, Transport Professionals Hails Jamoh’s Success As CIOTA President

    Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR has received commendation for his efforts in transforming and promoting the transportation sector as President…

    ICMPD Holds 5th International Border Management Conference 

    The International Centre for Migration Policy and Development (ICMPD) has gathered Border Security and Migration Management Experts to a two-Day Conference in Amman, the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdom…

    COAS Flags Off Combat Swimming Competition, Tasks Participants To Enhance Operational Skills

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has flagged off Nigerian Army (NA)Inter Formation Combat Platoon Swimming Championship at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos, where he…

    Railway Police Arrest 30 Suspected Vandals

    Following the directives of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to all service Chiefs to safeguard the railway infrastructure across the Federation, the Inspector-General of Police of the Nigerian Police Force, IGP…

    Peter Obi Will Accelerate Oil Exploration In The North, Ensure Unprecedented Development Of The Region — POSN

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    Edo CP Urge Residents To Shun Jungle Justice

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    Unity Bank Splashes N10 Million Grant On 30 Corps Members in Corpreneurship Challenge

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    APGA Uncovers Plot To Implicate Soludo In $28 Million Bribe Scandal

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    Aburime Cautions Youths Against Dumping Wastes At Anambra Govt. House

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    LAWMA Visits Schools To Campaign On Effective Waste Management 

    Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a massive advocacy program among primary and secondary schools in the state. This, according to the agency is to inculcate tenets of effective…

    Sambo Restates Nigeria’s Commitment To Sustainability Of The Blue Economy

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    IMO Sec. Gen. Kitack Lim Applauds Navy, NIMASA On Piracy War Success 

    His Excellency Kitack Lim commended Nigerian Navy and NIMASA for effectively collaborating with local, regional and international partners to achieve success in the war against piracy. He offered IMO partnership…

    IMO Sec. Gen, Kitack Lim Says Global Economy Needs Nigeria

    The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, His Excellency Kitack Lim has declared Nigeria as a very important country not only to Africa, but to the global economy. He…

    IGP Commends Gov. Yahaya Bello For Making Kogi Unsafe For Criminals

    The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Monday, described Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a dogged crime fighter who had made the state unsafe for criminals to…

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