Day: September 26, 2024

Hon Oyetunde Ojo unveils FHA’s Drone

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Federal Housing Authority Hon Oyetunde Ojo, Thursday 26th September 2024 unveiled the Authority’s Drone during a One Day Workshop on “Location Matters”. In his remarks during the event, Hon Ojo noted that the acquisition of the DGI Matrix 350 RTK Drone was a further step of his management in repositioning the operations of FHA. The Chief Executive recalled how his Executive Management Team had found it unacceptable for FHA to operate analogue without the necessary basic tools expected of an agency of its status,…

DHQ highlights recorded successes in Q3 2024 …. says troops eliminate 1,937 terrorists,arrest 2,882, rescue.1,854 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military Authority has highlighted successes recorded in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Nigeria,in the Third Quarter quarterly (July-September )2024.   While briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 26th September,2024,Director of Defence Media,Major General Edward Buba, said the military neutralized 1,937 terrorists and bandits, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages.   He said “Breakdown for the period includes and is not limited to the following: 688 AK47 rifles, 32,945 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 9,677 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 191…

Menxtt NG: A Tech Startup Revolutionizing Nigeria’s Digital Landscape with Premium Devices and Comprehensive IT Solutions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Menxtt Technology NG, a fast-growing tech startup based in Ikeja, is making waves in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem by offering a wide range of high-quality devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Specializing in reputable brands such as Dell, HP, MacBook, iPhones, Nokia, and Samsung, the company is setting a new standard for delivering premium tech products to Nigerian consumers and businesses.   With a focus on both affordability and quality, Menxtt NG operates as an online-based firm, allowing customers to browse and purchase devices seamlessly from the comfort of their homes…

BREAKING: FG begins payment of new minimum wage to workers

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Federal Government employees will start receiving the new minimum wage payment starting Thursday, September 26th.   This was disclosed by the spokesman for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Bawa Mokwa.   While addressing newsmen on Thursday, Bawa announced that employees under the federal government payroll can expect to receive notifications regarding their updated minimum wage salary payments from today.   “Federal Government civil servants will start getting the new minimum wage from today(Thursday) this September 2024. What I can tell you is that the minimum wage…

NiDCOM hands over 8 more rescued girls trafficked to Ghana to NAPTIP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Eight more young girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought back to Nigeria. Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa receiving the young ladies at the NiDCOM Annex Office in Lagos, thanked the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, (CON) for her unwavering support in facilitating the return of the girls She also acknowledged the significant role of Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, President, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana Chapter, the Nigerian embassy in Ghana and the Interpol Units of Nigeria and…

Walk your talk at the UN – MURIC charges FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Federal Government for the bold and unequivocal stand of Nigeria on the ongoing genocide in Gaza as expressed in the address recently delivered by the Vice President at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79).   The group described the speech as insightful, penetrating, bold, arcane and cerebral. However, MURIC also demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel in order to drive home its message at the UN.   The…

LAUTECH Graduate bags 4.53 first-class in Mathematics, wins 4 scholarships to study for her masters

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A brilliant Nigerian lady named Kofoworola Sukurat Olabisi bagged a Mathematics degree with first-class honors at Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria. She won four scholarships from different universities abroad to study for her master’s degree. Sukurat obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria with a 4.53 over 5.00 cumulative grade point average. Her remarkable performance earned her scholarships from universities across the world. She said she applied to 11 universities but was admitted to 4 programs. She earned acceptance from Western Kentucky University, the New…

BREAKING: Court sentences 5 suspects of Offa bank robbery to death by hanging

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The Kwara State High Court has sentenced five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incident to death by hanging.   This was pronounced by the court on Thursday afternoon after it was satisfied that the prosecution had successfully proved its case against the defendants.   The suspects were found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide six years after the incident.   The offences according to the presiding judge, Justice Haleemah Salman are punishable by death.   The accused persons are Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola…

BREAKING: Senate passes bill to establish South West Development Commission

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The Nigerian Senate has passed the bill for the establishment of the South West Development Commission (SWDC).   The bill was passed by the Senate during the plenary on Thursday, September 26, 2024.   The bill aimed to address critical infrastructural, ecological, and developmental challenges in the Southwest region.   Recall in June 2024, the House of Representatives passed the bill before being transmitted to the Senate for concurrence.   While speaking on the development, Rep James Faleke, Chairman of the Southwest Caucus of House of Representatives expressed his gratitude…

Flood: NOA DG seeks immediate relocation of victims,as Flood Sensitization Evaluation Team visits affected Areas in Kogi State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the sensitisation programme on communities impacted by the release of Lagdo dam continues, the Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has tasked affected communities to quickly relocate to safe locations.   At Kogi state ,the DG said all efforts by the Agency is to achieve minimal impact on these communities with the hope that information will help communities take good decision.   The NOA flood sensitisation evaluation team included Alhaji Nura Kobi Yusuf of the department of Planning research and strategy, Emeka Egbugara of the Environment, Energy…