National Wire About Nigerians, Nigerian Business and Other Stories
Rejoinder: Powerful Lagos, Powerless Osun
An article by one Lasisi Olagunju on the recent nomination of 21 justices for appointment to the Supreme Court should disturb any objective and well-meaning Nigerian.
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Op-Ed
Excellent Quality Of Service Non-Negotiable In Telecom Industry – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has said that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable as he called for industry collaboration to make this a reality.
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SACA Praises NSCDC On Partnership, Wants More Collaboration
A non-governmental organization, Stakeholders Alliance for Corporate Accountability (SACA) has commended the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for their consistent cooperation with other stakeholders to end widespread crude oil spillages and its consequences on the environment and human health in the Niger Delta region.
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Dear Pastor, What Can We Do About Mohbad?
By Kingsley Obom-Egbulem Man of God, There is a Mohbad in your youth church about drifting off, perhaps to Marlian Records. He really needs to “blow”. And he wants to do so through his art. The lure is strong and enticing,sir. Can you stop the Marlians (and their likes) from baiting him with juicy music contracts and eventually snuffing out …
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Air Force Loses Air Craft In Niger Crash
Barely two weeks after an aircraft crashed in Lagos, a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed on Monday. The ill-fated aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the it crashed. Director of Public Relations and Information of the Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirming the incident in a statement on Monday said the …
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Path To Operational Efficiency: Commander TRADOC Emphasizes Regular Training For Personnel
The mantra that military personnel need to train more in peace time and bleed less during war time was reemphasized on Friday as the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Kelvin Aligbe advocated for regular and constant training of officers and soldiers of the force.
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Again, ex-Niger Delta Agitator Lauds Ndiomu On PACOSOL, As PAP Commences Sensitization
Leader of the phase three, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr Tonye Bobo has again commended the Interim Administrator of the programme, Maj-Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu(rtd) on his foresight in setting up cooperatives for ex-agitators.
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New CAS Assumes Office …Pledges To Build On Predecessor’s Successes
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar on Thursday assumed office as the 22nd Chief of Air Staff.
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376 Stranded Nigerians Arrive Abuja
Two airplanes belonging to the Nigerian Airforce and Air Peace conveying 376 stranded Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday night to the warm embrace of family members and Federal government representatives.
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Toro, 6 Other Bauchi LGAs Now Open Defecation Free
Toro Local Government Area (LGA) is Nigeria’s largest. Nearly 7,000 square kilometers, this LGA in Bauchi State is about three times the size of Mauritius or more than half the size of The Gambia. Yusuf Sambo, like many Toro residents, is a farmer who depends on the Gwolchaski river for cultivating his crop and for other needs. “For many years, …
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