The Nigeria Police Force has denied that its Bell 429 5N-MDA helicopter has crashed. Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, earlier today said the chopper, which flew to Bauchi from Abuja on Tuesday had crashed and that six persons sustained injuries. However, a statement by the spokesperson of the Force Headquarters, CP Frank Mba made available to newsmen on Thursday, denied the report saying that the chopper did not crash. Read the statement below: The Nigeria Police Helicopter, Bell 429 5N-MDA, flying from Abuja to Bauchi on aTuesday, February 26, 2022, was involved in a controlled safe landing at the Sir…
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… Says BUA is largest employer of labour in the northwest region of the country ASHENEWS – JAN. 27 2022 – Nigerias president Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, inaugurated a new three million tones per annum BUA cement (Sokoto) line four plant and the groundbreaking of Sokoto line five. He who also inaugurated a 48 megawatts power plant, BUA is the largest employer of labour in the northwest region of the country. According to him, the federal government’s policies on economic diversification, job creation, and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive are working. He pledged that his administration would…
The Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, has reported that a Nigerian Police helicopter crashed in Bauchi on Wednesday. Six persons were reported injured in the helicopter, which took off from Abuja with no life lost. According to the Bureau in a statement, information about the accident was relayed by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). “On 26th January, 2022, Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria was notified by Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) about an accident involving a Bell 429 helicopter with Registration Marks 5N-MDA owned and operated by Nigerian Police Force (NPF). “The accident occurred on 26th January, 2022 around 7:30pm (Local…
ASHENEWS – JAN. 27, 2022 – The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has urged government at all levels to focus and invest in cold chain to address post-harvest losses. The President of the Organisation, Mr Alexander Isong, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday during a breakfast meeting organised by OTACCWA in collaboration with Fairtrade. Isong described cold chain as the movement of perishable goods from one point to another in a controlled environment. According to him, the measure controls the temperature of the produce to avoid deterioration or decay making it unhealthy for…
ASHENEWS – JAN. 27, 2022 – The Project Farmtitude of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) has inducted 30 young Farmers from Ikorodu into its Farming Business Boot camp in Lagos. The induction which was held at the American Corner on Wednesday in Lagos brought together young Farmers from Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos State. Speaking at the induction ceremony, Mr Dennis Akin, Project Lead, CYFI, said that the Project was an initiative of the 2021 fellows of the U.S. Consulate General, Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), Lagos. Akin said that the project was also aimed at empowering youths in…
ASHENEWS – JAN. 27, 2022 – Ericsson says all is set to showcase its newest products in 5G innovation, the Time-Critical Communication (TCC), a software toolbox built to resolve lags and interruptions in mobile networks. Ericsson announced this in a statement on Wednesday, while declaring its participation at LEAP 22 taking place in the Riyadh Front Expo Centre from February 1 to 3. LEAP 22 is a global technological event featuring more than 400 expert international speakers across six conferences delivering expert insights and cutting-edge content. “At the technology event, Ericsson would exhibit groundbreaking innovations in cellular technology. “Through speeches,…
ASHENEWS – JAN. 26, 2022 – A 38-year old Baridap Needman, has allegedly impregnated his own 14-year old daughter in Bayelsa state. The man, who has been arrested by operatives of the Police Command, is reported to have been violating his daughter since she was seven. years but the situation got worse when the victim’s mother died a few years ago. The pregnant daughter, whose mother died a few years ago, is in Junior Secondary School III. According to accounts, Needman sleeps with his daughter on his matrimonial bed, while her two younger brothers sleeps on the floor. He was…
ASHENEWS – JAN. 26, 2022 – The CEO roundtable of the upcoming Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2022) will unfold strategies for seamless energy transition to ensure energy security without putting Nigeria’s economy and its hydrocarbon resources at risk. NIES 2022 is scheduled to hold in Abuja from February 27 until March 3. James Shindi, Managing Director, Brevity Anderson, event producers of NIES2022, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Shindi noted that with the significant and accelerating global energy transition and a COVID-19 that impacted the industry’s foundations, the session would unfold broad strategies to revive…
ASHENEWS – Jan. 26, 2022 – Following are the results of two Match Day 8 (rescheduled from Sunday) and one Match Day 7 (rescheduled from Jan. 16) fixtures in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Wednesday: Shooting Stars (3SC) 2-1 Kwara United Rangers International 0-0 Remo Stars Enyimba International 1-0 Akwa United
ASHENEWS – Jan. 26, 2022 – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Ltd has advised commuters to avoid panic buying of petroleum, popularly called PMS. A statement by the spokesperson of the corporation, Garba Muhammad on Wednesday assured that “the company has sufficient PMS stock to meet the needs of Nigerians. “The public is therefore, advised not to engage in panic buying of petrol; and to ignore all rumours that may suggest otherwise. “In line with the existing laws of the land, NNPC Ltd is deeply committed to ensuring energy security for the country.”