Entries by Oluwafisayo Adefe

Over 300 Evacuated After Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia’s Rostov Region

More than three hundred people were evacuated from their apartments overnight following a Ukrainian drone attack on the capital of the Rostov region. Although it did not say how many drones were detected, the Russian defense ministry said air defense units destroyed thirteen Ukrainian drones over the Rostov region overnight Rostov region’s acting governor, Yuri […]

President Mahama Fires Chief Justice Following Committee’s Misconduct Findings

Ghana’s President John Mahama has fired the country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had been on suspension since April after complaints were lodged against her in petitions by three individuals, with the president setting up a five-member committee to investigate. The commission found that grounds of stated misbehavior had been established […]

Diaspora Remittances Surge After CBN Policy Overhaul

The Federal Government has expressed excitement over a sharp rise in diaspora remittances, which have surged to six hundred million dollars monthly in the past two months, according to figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said that the increase reflected renewed confidence in the […]

Federal Government Launches Massive Youth Skills Initiative Under Renewed Hope Agenda

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said the Federal Government will empower seven million young Nigerians with digital and professional skills in the next two years. Olawande announced this at the Strategic Youth Leadership Conference two thousand and twenty-five, organized by his ministry in collaboration with the National Defense College (NDC) to equip […]

NCAA BANS AIRPLANE MODE DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has stated that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during take-off and landing. The Director General of Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting themed National Civil Aviation Security Committee Meeting in Abuja. He declared that all passengers must now completely switch off electronic devices […]

159 POLICE OFFICERS ELEVATED TO ASSITANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE RANK IN OYO STATE

The Oyo State Police Command has promoted 159 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in recognition of their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional service. This was revealed in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, who noted that the promotions reflect the Inspector General of Police, Kayode […]