The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has launched an investigation into alleged civilian casualties following an airstrike in Jilli, Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday. Ejodame said reports indicate the strike may have hit a local market in Jilli, raising concerns about civilian casualties. He said the Chief of the Air Staff had ordered the immediate activation of the Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation Cell. According to him, the cell has been deployed to the location on a fact-finding mission into the allegations.…
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MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), increasing the cohort size to 25 fellows from 20 in previous editions. Mr Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Nigeria, said in a statement on Saturday that the expansion symbolizes the company’s 25th anniversary in Nigeria. He noted that the move underscores MTN’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape through capacity building and innovation. Okigbo said the programme reflects the company’s investment in media professionals who shape narratives around connectivity, digital transformation, and societal development. According to him, the initiative equips…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has urged youths to embrace discipline, preparedness, and purposeful action to make meaningful impact. Hamzat, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth, Mobolaji Ogunlende, spoke at the ‘Turning Point 7.0’ youth conference themed ‘Emerge 2026’, held at the University of Lagos on Saturday. He said true emergence requires transforming ideas into practical, ethical, and knowledge-driven plans. “True leadership demands integrity, strong values, and confidence built on knowledge,” Hamzat said. He urged youths to align passion with purpose and turn innovation into entrepreneurship. The Deputy Governor encouraged continuous learning beyond formal education, stressing…
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki has announced the passing of its Bishop, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, at the age of 60. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Vicar General, Donatus Chukwu, on behalf of the diocese. The statement read: “I write to notify you that our beloved bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Peter Nworie Chukwu, has returned to the Father’s house.” READ ALSO: NSUK graduates 32,884 students It expressed profound sorrow while entrusting the late bishop to the mercy of God. According to the statement, Bishop Nworie Chukwu was born on November 5, 1965,…
The Kogi State Government has responded to a viral voice note by a female civil servant accusing the administration of ethnic bias in civil service recruitment. In the voice note, the woman alleged the exclusion of Ebira youths from employment opportunities in the state civil service. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement on Saturday in Lokoja, refuted the allegation and urged citizens to remain calm. Fanwo said Governor Ahmed Ododo’s administration is committed to inclusive, active listening, and responsive governance. READ ALSO: NSUK graduates 32,884 students While acknowledging the civil servant’s right to air…
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to take collective responsibility for communicating the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said informed citizens play a vital role in building a stronger and more prosperous nation. Hamzat spoke at the South-West Zonal Unity Walk organized by the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) group in Lagos on Saturday. It was reported that the group is a non-governmental initiative linked to Seyi Tinubu, the President’s son. “It is important for all of us to be advocates, spreading the President’s achievements within our communities. “We must go the extra mile…
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has clarified the recent retirement of four of its directors, stating that the action was in compliance with a Federal Government directive and Public Service Rules. The institute, in a statement signed by its Director of Administration, Mr Bitrus Nelson, described the retirement exercise as “strictly an administrative matter.” Reacting to the ongoing strike and planned picketing by the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), Nelson noted that management merely implemented the Federal Government’s eight-year tenure policy for directors in government agencies. According to him, the directive followed communications from the Office…
The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has conferred degrees on no fewer than 32,884 graduands across three academic sessions. The graduands were drawn from the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 sessions and were honored during the institution’s 8th combined convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Keffi. Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State congratulated the graduands on their academic achievements and urged them to uphold the values of honor and integrity of their alma mater. He charged them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building and humanity. “You must build your communities, the nation and humanity as a whole. As graduands of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has elected new state officials to pilot the affairs of the party for the next four years. The election, held on Saturday in Lafia, was conducted through a consensus arrangement ratified by delegates from the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr John Michael-Abdul emerged as State Chairman alongside other executive members, including the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Secretary, Woman Leader, and zonal officials for Nasarawa North, Nasarawa South and Nasarawa West senatorial districts. In his acceptance speech, Michael-Abdul pledged to reposition the party as a credible alternative in…
The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has endorsed the expansion of financial technology solutions in Nigeria’s Southeast following a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola. This was contained in a statement issued by Flutterwave’s media consultant, Mr David Abakoa, on Saturday in Abuja. Achebe said the Southeast’s long-standing culture of commerce and entrepreneurship positions the region to benefit significantly from digital financial innovation. He noted that the Igbo trading system, built on resilience and enterprise, could gain greater momentum when integrated with modern technology. The monarch said discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between technology companies and…