Daily Newscraft, Abuja (2025)

19/09/2023

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, has praised the formidability of air power projected by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as a decisive and indispensable aspect of the physical component of combat power critical to the preservation of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. This was contained in a statement Signed by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday....

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, has praised the formidability of air power projected by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as a decisive and indispensable aspect of the physical component of combat power critical to the preservation of Nigeria’s territor...

19/09/2023

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The President of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society (NHS) and Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ayò Olugbode has conferred with members of the society in aseminal gathering aimed at advancing the hydrography profession in the country on recently at Apapa Boat Club, Lagos. In a statement issued by Commodore AO AYO-VAUGHAN Director of Information stated that Part of the interactions were centered on ways and means to deepen multidimensional collaboration within hydrography professional clusters and cohorts towards enabling the full optimization of the blue economy potentials of the country....

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The President of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society (NHS) and Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ayò Olugbode has conferred with members of the society in aseminal gathering aimed at advancing the hydrography profession in the country on recently at Apapa Boat Club, Lagos. ...

19/09/2023

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has charged mid level commanders of the Nigerian Army to lead their subordinates by example in the ongoing effort to mitigate security challenges bedeviling some parts of the country. Gen Lagbaja gave the charge today Tuesday while delivering a lecture titled, "Crafting My Command Philosophy As Chief of Army Staff Nigerian Army Within Nigeria's Contemporary And Emerging Security Environment", to students of Senior Course 46, at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna....

By Hosea Parah, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has charged mid level commanders of the Nigerian Army to lead their subordinates by example in the ongoing effort to mitigate security challenges bedeviling some parts of the country. Gen Lagbaja gave the charge....

19/09/2023

Olu Samuel, Lokoja Kogi State has again won the 2022 fiscal transparency and accountability award in a survey conducted across the states in North Central Nigeria. The first position award was presented to the state on Tuesday in Lokoja during the launch of the 2022 North Central State Budget Transparency Survey Report carried out by the Social Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC)....

Olu Samuel, Lokoja Kogi State has again won the 2022 fiscal transparency and accountability award in a survey conducted across the states in North Central Nigeria. The first position award was presented to the state on Tuesday in Lokoja during the launch of the 2022 North Central State Budget Transp...

19/09/2023

An appeal has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that all regions, faiths and sections benefit from political appointments made by his government while no ethnic group or faith is seen to be favoured above others. Making the appeal on Monday, 18th September, 2023 was the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola. The head of the Islamic human rights organization added that appointments made so far by Tinubu are lopsided because they favoured mainly Yorubas and Christians....

An appeal has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that all regions, faiths and sections benefit from political appointments made by his government while no ethnic group or faith is seen to be favoured above others. Making the appeal on Monday, 18th September, 2023 was the Executive Directo...

19/09/2023

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the sack of all management staff with less than fifteen months to statutory retirement.The NNPC in a statement released to that effect said all affected management members in that category will be exiting the company today, September 19, 2023. The statement which was released late on Monday via the company’s official account on X platform said the decision is in line with organizational business objectives and commitment to scale up NNPC Ltd.’s capabilities through targeted talent management and equal opportunity for all Nigerians....

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the sack of all management staff with less than fifteen months to statutory retirement.The NNPC in a statement released to that effect said all affected management members in that category will be exiting the company today, Septemb...

19/09/2023

By Milcah Tanimu Four Nigerian players are gearing up for their UEFA Champions League group stage matches as they represent their European clubs. The players include Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan), Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke (Antwerp), and Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto). Samuel Chukwueze, the AC Milan winger, is set to make his 10th Champions League appearance as Milan takes on Newcastle United in Group F....

By Milcah Tanimu Four Nigerian players are gearing up for their UEFA Champions League group stage matches as they represent their European clubs. The players include Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan), Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke (Antwerp), and Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto). These Nigerian players add exci...

19/09/2023

By Milcah Tanimu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have called for a holistic approach to protecting the rights of migrants. This call was made during a two-day training on human rights and migration organized by the UN in Nigeria for NHRC staff in Abuja. The training, titled "PROMIS-Protection of Migrants," aimed to strengthen the capacity of West African states to develop human rights-based responses to migrant smuggling and combat rights violations....

By Milcah Tanimu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have called for a holistic approach to protecting the rights of migrants. This call was made during a two-day training on human rights and migration organized by the UN in Nigeria...

19/09/2023

By Milcah Tanimu Nollywood actors took part in the Youth Educational Film Festival (YEFF) in Abuja, where they trained young talents on using films to promote nation-building and deter vices. The festival, organized by Abuja Film Village (AFV) in partnership with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the NGO "I am the Future of Nigeria Youth Initiative (IFON)," aimed to provide a platform for youngsters to showcase their talents and encourage creativity....

By Milcah Tanimu Nollywood actors took part in the Youth Educational Film Festival (YEFF) in Abuja, where they trained young talents on using films to promote nation-building and deter vices. The festival, organized by Abuja Film Village (AFV) in partnership with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) an...

19/09/2023

By Milcah Tanimu A group of Northern Christians, under the banner of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), organized a solidarity walk to congratulate President Bola Tinubu for his tribunal victory and his inclusive government approach. They specifically commended President Tinubu for appointing non-Muslims to key positions. In a letter co-signed by its National President, Dominic Alancha, and other members, the group expressed their appreciation for President Tinubu's appointments, especially considering concerns about a Muslim-Muslim ticket....

By Milcah Tanimu A group of Northern Christians, under the banner of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), organized a solidarity walk to congratulate President Bola Tinubu for his tribunal victory and his inclusive government approach. They specifically commended President Tinubu fo...

19/09/2023

By Milcah Tanimu The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on judges to safeguard national laws in the face of the digital era's challenges and opportunities. He emphasized the need to address the ethical and legal aspects of technological advancements while maintaining transparency, fairness, and due process. Justice Ariwoola made these remarks during a workshop organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for judges on legal issues in telecommunications, themed "The Adjudication Path in a Digital Era."...

By Milcah Tanimu The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on judges to safeguard national laws in the face of the digital era’s challenges and opportunities. He emphasized the need to address the ethical and legal aspects of technological advancements while mainta...

19/09/2023

By Hosea Parah, Abuja Solid Minerals Minister Dr. Oladele Alake has announced plans to establish a solid minerals corporation in Nigeria to attract local and foreign investment and promote the rapid development of the sector. The minister recently visited the Australian Perth conference on mining to market Nigeria as a mining destination. He highlighted the government's deliberate policies and plans to attract investors, including the establishment of the Nigerian Mining Corporation as a vehicle for joint ventures with multinationals....

By Hosea Parah, Abuja Solid Minerals Minister Dr. Oladele Alake has announced plans to establish a solid minerals corporation in Nigeria to attract local and foreign investment and promote the rapid development of the sector. The minister recently visited the Australian Perth conference on mining to...

17/09/2023

Olu Samuel, Lokoja Poised to mitigate shortfalls in poultry farming and business in the country, the Dangote Cement Plc has commenced a poultry skill acquisition and empowerment programme for Kogi youths. According to the General Manager Community Affairs/Special Duties Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, the exercise is part of the 2023 community empowerment scheme for the youth in host communities of Kogi State....

Olu Samuel, Lokoja Poised to mitigate shortfalls in poultry farming and business in the country, the Dangote Cement Plc has commenced a poultry skill acquisition and empowerment programme for Kogi youths. According to the General Manager Community Affairs/Special Duties Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, the exer...

17/09/2023

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s action against traditional rulers in Oyo not only as ignoble but also a willful desecration of Yoruba traditional institution. Calling Obasanjo’s action a show of shame, the monarch demanded an apology. The monarch noted that Obasanjo wouldn’t dare order emirs to stand up for him in a public function....

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s action against traditional rulers in Oyo not only as ignoble but also a willful desecration of Yoruba traditional institution. Calling Obasanjo’s action a show of shame, the monarch demanded an...

17/09/2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria....

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Yo...

17/09/2023

The Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, has accused the state Governor, Douye Diri, of recruiting spies to monitor his movement. Sylva in a statement signed on Sunday by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Julius Bokoru, said credible intelligence available to him indicated that the spies operating across the state especially the Bayelsa International Cargo Airport were asked to document and report his movements in the state to some off-grid security architecture in Bayelsa....

The Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, has accused the state Governor, Douye Diri, of recruiting spies to monitor his movement. Sylva in a statement signed on Sunday by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Julius Bokoru, said credib...

17/09/2023

By Abdul lawal.The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power supply to Sokoto State as at 6pm yesterday, 15th September assuring that Kebbi would soon have light This was contained in a statement issued on Friday 15th September by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN General Manager, Public affairs "We are diligently working to extend this restoration to Kebbi State and other areas affected by the unfortunate Birnin Kebbi Substation fire incident that occurred on September 14th, 2023....

By Abdul lawal.The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power supply to Sokoto State as at 6pm yesterday, 15th September assuring that Kebbi would soon have light This was contained in a statement issued on Friday 15th September by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN General Manager, Publ...

By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 It's been four months since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office; in...

16/09/2023

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 It's been four months since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office; in that interval, he has spoken and acted on a variety of issues. He has removed fuel subsidy and has brutally devalued the Naira, both policies with dire consequences for all and sundry. He has fired; he has also hired. He has made his first trip overseas as president and both the United Nations and the United States’ president are eagerly waiting to receive him....

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 It’s been four months since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office; in that interval, he has spoken and acted on a variety of issues. He has removed fuel subsidy and has brutally devalued the Naira, both policies with dire consequences for all and ...

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