The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the All-commodity group import index on average increased by 0.79 percent in Q4 2023. This is according to the NBS Commodity Price Indices and Terms of Trade for Q4 of 2023 released in Abuja on Thursday. The report said the increase could be attributed to the changes in import prices mainly in the price of “mineral products” and “prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar and tobacco.” “Others are textiles and textile articles and papermaking material; paper and paperboard, articles.’’ The NBS said the All-commodity group export price index on average also increased by…
ASHENEWS reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the shutting down of an outlet belonging to the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos state.
ASHENEWS reports that a son to a former governor of Ogun state, Debola Daniel has accused the Lagos branch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), of barring him from accessing their outlet over his disability.
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its operatives in Port Harcourt have uncovered a counterfeit bottled water firm targeting the popular brand Eva water.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit and rescue them.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 35,000 personnel to provide security nationwide as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, CSC Babawale Afolabi on Thursday in Abuja. Afolabi said that the corps Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, had directed Zonal Commanders alongside state Commandants to oversee the deployment within their jurisdiction. Audi said that the deployment is an attempt to ensure tight security before, during and after the Easter celebration. He said that the officers and men are also to ensure adequate protection of all Critical National…
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian Army on Thursday declared eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Okuama, Delta State.
The Federal Government has pledged to support the training of personnel in teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions to tackle emerging challenges in healthcare delivery. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance when he received the management of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, led by its Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, on Wednesday at the presidential villa, Abuja. He said enhanced healthcare delivery is a top priority in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Shettima commended the current management of the institution “for the giant strides recorded over the years.” He also assured government’s commitment to supporting human…
ASHENEWS reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the donation of houses and scholarships to families of all the soldiers killed in Okuama Community in Delta state.