By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decorated seven officers and 25 marshals with new ranks at its headquarters in Ibusa, Oshimili North LGA. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Fredrick Ogidan, congratulated the officers, describing the promotions as rewards for hard work and a morale booster. He […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA INDIA’S Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reported that 106 Nigerians were arrested in 2024 for drug-related offences, making them one of the largest foreign groups detained after Nepalese nationals (203). Other arrests included suspects from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, presenting the figures at a national anti-narcotics […]
By SANI BATURE THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced mandatory safety training for Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) staff as part of preparations to resume operations following the 26 August derailment. Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa, addressing staff at Idu Station, emphasised strict adherence to operational directives and caution orders. He said a four-day refresher […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects in separate sting operations targeting armed robbery, cultism, and drug trafficking. On 17 September, a patrol team in Ogwashi-Uku intercepted three men — Emmanuel Ibekwe, Victor Chibuzor, and Zakaria Joro — with a loaded English pistol and live ammunition. They were handed over […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH HINCKLEY E-Waste Recycling Limited has secured a $1.5 million equity investment from All On, an impact investor focused on clean energy access in Nigeria. The funding will enable Hinckley to establish Nigeria’s first state-of-the-art recycling plants for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, tackling the country’s rising e-waste challenge while supporting a circular economy. […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State House of Assembly has urged sustained support for security agencies to boost peace and order in the state. Chairman of the House Committee on Peace and Security, Dr. Isaac Anwuzia, made the call during an oversight visit to the state Police Command and the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Rivers State House of Assembly has directed Governor Siminalayi Fubara to urgently submit a list of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation, as well as initiate the process of presenting an Appropriation Bill for the rest of the year. The resolutions were passed on Thursday as lawmakers resumed plenary after a six-month […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has pledged full support for the humanitarian initiatives of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), which focus on widows and children of fallen heroes. He gave the assurance in Asaba while receiving DEPOWA President, Mrs. Oghogho Musa, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, […]
By SANI BATURE THE newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled its priorities to drive sustainable development across the region. Managing Director Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, speaking at the commission’s maiden press briefing in Lafia on Wednesday, said the focus areas include infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, housing, water, power, and industrialisation across the six […]
By MELVIN KOFFA SEVENTEEN directors have failed the Federal Government’s first-tier written exam for Permanent Secretary positions, leaving 53 out of 70 candidates to advance. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) said the process underscores its commitment to merit, transparency, and reform in selecting top civil service leaders. […]