The Operations Controller of DPR Field Office in Calabar, Philip Awolu, performed the inauguration at the agency’s office in Calabar.
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He noted that the commitment of the country’s armed forces to the security and safety of the nation gives the confidence that one and indivisible Nigeria is possible and non-negotiable.
The Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare on Wednesday condemned the alarming rate of minor defilement and promised to tackle the menace.
The bank made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Stokes smashed an unbeaten 84 in a heart-stopping World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord’s, which ended in a tie before hosts England claimed the title on boundary count back.
The minister disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Nigeria’s preparations for the Olympics.
A 23-year old Djokovic, looking to break the domination of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, clinched the 2011 title Down Under after leading Serbia to their maiden Davis Cup victory in December 2010 on home soil.
WHO, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said failure of world leaders to invest adequately in health priorities puts lives, livelihoods and economies in jeopardy.
An eyewitness, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria at the scene of the accident that the container-laden truck with registration number KY32SD hit the lorry with registration number AA757-NEN, while overtaking.
The Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye, on Wednesday raised football fans’ hopes on the possibility of Eberechi Eze of Queens Park Rangers FC of England to play for Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has not received the Certified True Copy of Tuesday’s Supreme Court judgment on the Imo State governorship election.
Governor Bello on Wednesday declared that henceforth only the Nigerian Constitution would be used for swearing in ceremonies.
Justice Abiodun Adebara gave the advice while addressing counsel and parties in the case.
A statement signed by the Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Liman, described the judgement as a victory not only for the APC and the people of Imo State, but for all Nigerians.
The National Youth Service Corps has reiterated its commitment to support the Borno State Government’s Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement programme to fast track sustainable social and economic development of the state.
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Oyo State says it has arrested 1,775 traffic offenders since the commencement of the ongoing “Operation Zero Tolerance” in the state.
The police charged Babangida Shaibu, 35; Isah Ahmed, 23; and Umar Ibrahim, 25, with joint act, robbery, causing hurt and theft.
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Shehu Makarfi, on Wednesday met with some public school principals as the state government prepares for the implementation of its free education policy.
The Chief Magistrate, P.E. Nwaka, who did not take the plea of Stephen, ordered that the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecution for advice.
The Governor stated this while receiving feedback from the Managing Director of Popular Rice Mill, a subsidiary of Stallion Group, Amit Rai, on the assessment of the land allotted to the company for a rice mill factory in the State.