The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has stated that ensuring national security is a shared responsibility of all Nigerians. He urged Nigerians to actively contribute by providing crucial information that can assist security agencies in their operations towards carrying out their professional engagements successfully. Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Shuab Bashir, Gen. Musa made the statement on Saturday in Abuja while addressing attendees at the 48th Annual National Conference of the Muslim Elders Association of Nigeria. The event was hosted by Muslim Elders Association of Nigeria, known for its commitment to promoting peace, fostering…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed surprise over what appears to be a new era in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. This was after the company’s release of its 2023 Audited Financial Statement, AFS. The association said that the NNPCL’s declaration of a net profit of N3.3 trillion, alongside the announcement of a N2.1 trillion dividend, marks a significant milestone in its history and represents a clear departure from the opacity and inefficiency that once characterized the NNPC. In a statement released on Sunday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko lauded the management of…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to allow restructuring in Nigeria because the democratic system of the country is getting tired. Primate Ayodele explained that there was the need for different forms of restructuring in order to energize Nigeria’s democratic system for the nation to prosper. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet said that allowing restructuring would have a positive impact in Tinubu’s administration and the citizens would appreciate him for it. He said: “There is need for economic restructuring, geopolitical restructuring, the composition…
Erstwhile Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has picked Bukayo Saka as the key player to Arsenal’s hope of winning the Premier League and other titles this season. Redknapp was reacting to the player’s performance in the Gunners 2-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal moved to third place in the league table following the 2-0 away win at Villa Park. After a goalless first half, Leandro Trossard came off the bench to put the Gunners in front before Thomas Partey doubled their lead 13 minutes from time. Saka did not score in the game but provided the assist to Partey…
Nigerian champions, Rangers will take on Angolan club, GD Sagrada Esperanca in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Sagrada Esperanca booked their place in the next round after a 4-0 aggregate win against Saint Louis Suns United of Seychelles. The Angolans won the first leg 3-0 at home, and defeated their opponent 1-0 away. Rangers defeated US Zilimadjou of Comoros 2-1 on aggregate in the first preliminary round. The Flying Antelopes will host Sagrada Esperanca in the first leg at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo between September 13-15. The reverse fixture will take place in Luanda a…
No fewer than 26,000 candidates applied for the 6,000 smart school job slots in Enugu State. DAILY POST reports that the assessment of the candidates, which commenced four days ago, is taking place simultaneously at both the Enugu State College of Education Technical and the Institute of Management and Technology, IMT, Enugu. Addressing journalists at the IMT venue of the exercise, the Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah said the exercise was in realisation of the Governor Peter Mbah administration’s commitment towards raising the bar of education in the state. He disclosed that the ministry received applications from 26,330 candidates,…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has hailed the heroics of goalkeeper, David Raya following their 2-0 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. Raya pulled off a stunning save to deny Ollie Watkins, as the Gunners went on to record their second win of the new campaign. Nine minutes into the second half, with the scores still goalless, Amadou Onana’s shot deflected off Gabriel and hit the crossbar. Watkins was the first to react, but four yards out and with a gaping goal to aim at, the England striker could only steer his diving header within the range…
Former Manchester United defender, Garry Neville, has given the credit to David Raya following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. The Spaniard displayed an eye-catching performance against Aston Villa on Saturday. Raya proved his worth as Mikel Arteta’s men came out on top at Villa and recorded a back to back victory in the Premier League. Leandro Trossard came off the bench to put Arsenal in front in the 67th minute before Thomas Party put the icing on the cake 10 minutes later. However, Arsenal could have been a goal down before the hour mark if not for…
Abia State government has said that allottees to the lands located on Phase 1 and 2 of Valley View Estate in Umuahia North LGA of the state have failed to comply with terms and conditions, resulting in the voiding of all their allocations. This development was made known by the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumerije in a press release he signed and made available to journalists. The Commissioner, who said that the failure, refusal and neglect by the allottees to abide by the terms and conditions in their offer was responsible for the government decision, explained that the…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, has announced that two American astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) will be returning to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, have been stuck in space since June after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered technical issues during what was initially planned as an eight-day mission. In a statement released on Saturday, NASA revealed that preparations are underway to bring the astronauts back using SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. According to the statement, the spacecraft, which typically has a four-person capacity, will…