Ogun Housing Corporation issues 7-day quit notice to illegal occupants
By Cheta Enyoghasi Ogun State Housing Corporation (OGSHC) has given a seven-day warning to illegal occupants of its housing estates around the state to evacuate and remove their structures and constructions. Wale Ojo, General Manager of the Corporation, stated during a development control and enforcement exercise at Idiroko Housing Estate in Ipokia Local Government Area, […]
Chinese Company releases one Nigerian Presidential Jet
By Cheta Enyoghasi Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, the Chinese company that obtained a court order to seize three Nigerian presidential jets has freed one of the airplanes. Remember that Zhongshan, obtained the court order to seize three Nigerian presidential jets pending receipt of the $74.5 million granted to it against Nigeria. The company’s […]
UNICEF advocates exclusive breastfeeding for nursing mothers
By Hope James The United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has advocated exclusive breastfeeding for nursing mothers, Edum News reports. The agency made this call on Friday, while speaking during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week Flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative where over 30,000 lactating women across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]
CAN advocates women inclusion in decision making
By Hope James The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advocated for the inclusion of women at decision-making levels in the country, Edum News reports. The Association made this call through the Chairman of CAN, South-West Zone, Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya at the 10th annual zonal convention of Women’s Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria, WOWICAN, southwest […]
Customs intercept N1.8bn expired drugs, others at seaport
By Jennifer Amarachi The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted 12 containers of expired and controlled pharmaceutical products worth N1.8 billion. Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs, stated this on Thursday while showing some of the confiscated contraband at the command in Apapa, Lagos. Adeniyi warned that allowing narcotics to escape the ports would […]
No tolerance for examination malpractices, Army tells Senior Officers
By Cheta Enyoghasi Major General Kevin Aligbe, the Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), has issued a zero-tolerance policy for examination malpractices during the ongoing 2024 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) at the Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre, Jaji Military Cantonment, Jaji, Kaduna State. The warning was given by the Major, who […]
Suspect arrested for raping Minor in Lagos
By Hope James The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has stated that it has arrested the suspect who allegedly raped a 14 year old girl in the Alakuko area of Lagos State, Edum News reports. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Friday, stating that it is collaborating with the Lagos State […]
Obasanjo blows hot on those calling for eviction of Igbos from Lagos
By Hope James Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reacted to the call for the eviction of Igbos from Lagos State, describing it as laughable, Edum News reports. He stated this when he received in audience the leadership of Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association, an umbrella body of major markets in Lagos State held at […]
Tinubu, most demonized politician – VP Shettima
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu as the most demonized politician in the country. He made this claim while speaking in Abuja on Thursday. Shettima revealed that although Nigerians despise Tinubu, but said his home in Maiduguri is superior to his Bourdillon mansion in Lagos. He […]
You’re inciting anarchy in Rivers State, APC slams NWC
By Cheta Enyoghasi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the comments of the party’s national working committee (NWC) on the political affairs in Rivers state, as an invitation to anarchy in the state. Recall that on Monday, the Rivers State High Court dismissed the APC’s caretaker committee, led by Chief Tony Okocha, and reinstated […]