Police Service Commission Promotes Seven AIGs To DIG Rank
The Police Service Commission has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) to Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) to strengthen the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. The promotions followed merit-based assessments, including seniority, service record, and exams. The newly promoted DIGs include Zachariah Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret Agebe Ochalla, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, […]
Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, loses father at 71
The father of Israel DMW, Israel Afeare, has passed away at 71. The late Mr. Afeare Eric, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 in Ibadan after a brief illness. Israel DMW, an indigene of Edo State, described his father as his pillar of strength and credited him for keeping the family […]
CSO’s claims of irregularities in my NYSC, Law School attendance unfounded – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The office of the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has rejected allegations questioning his participation in the National Youth Service Corps and attendance at the Nigerian Law School. The claims were raised by a coalition known as the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance. In a statement, Kalu’s office described […]
Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’, threatens to expand targets
Former Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch stronger attacks against Iran if tensions continue to rise. Trump made the statement in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. In the message, Trump said Iran would be “hit very hard,” suggesting that the U.S. is prepared to take stronger action […]
Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russia secured its first Paralympic medal in over a decade after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze in the women’s downhill standing event in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The achievement marks the country’s first Paralympic podium finish since the 2014 Winter Paralympics. The participation of Russian athletes came after approval from the International Paralympic Committee, which allowed a limited […]
Iran says launched ‘massive’ drone strikes at Israel, US bases
Iran’s military has claimed responsibility for a large wave of drone attacks targeting Israel and several United States military bases in the Middle East. According to statements reported by the state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency, the strikes were carried out by the Iranian navy. The attacks reportedly targeted facilities in the United Arab […]
Women-led businesses key to Nigeria’s $1trn economy – FG
The Federal Government has said that women-led businesses will play a major role in Nigeria’s plan to build a one-trillion-dollar economy. Jumoke Oduwole made this known during a high-level colloquium organised by the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment in Abuja. According to Oduwole, empowering female entrepreneurs will improve access to finance and markets, […]
Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million
The Chief Executive Officer of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc., Sundar Pichai, could earn up to $692 million under a new compensation plan. The package was disclosed in a filing released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the document, Pichai’s base salary will remain at $2 million per year, totaling […]
NNL: ABS players declare war on Lobi Stars
Players of ABS F.C. have expressed strong confidence ahead of their Nigeria National League matchday 11 clash against Lobi Stars F.C.. The Ilorin-based club will travel to face their opponents at the McCarthy Stadium on Saturday. ABS defender Ahmed Mukaila said the team believes hard work, focus, and determination will help them secure a positive […]
NPFL: NIS boss Shaibu reveals affinity for Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, Rangers
The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has revealed the Nigeria Premier Football League clubs he follows closely. According to him, Bendel Insurance F.C., Plateau United F.C., and Rangers International F.C. are the teams he has a special connection with. Shaibu explained that he has sentimental attachments to the three clubs, […]