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Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said Deltans were now more united than they were when the state was created 30 years ago. Okowa stated this at a Stakeholders Interactive Forum in Asaba as part of the activities marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state. He said that the Forum would afford people the opportunity …

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of two of its officers and abduction of a senior officer at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), in Afaka, Kaduna State. A statement by the Academy’s spokesperson, Bashir Jajira, a major, said unknown gunmen carried out the attack. PREMIUM TIMES had reported how suspected bandits attacked the Academy and perpetrated the dastardly act. According to …

From Lagos to Uyo, Abuja to Abeokuta, and indeed, the whole of Nigerian cities and towns where major tertiary hospitals are sited, it is the story of pain and pangs for patients who could not access urgent medical care due to the ongoing industrial action by the Nigerian doctors. As much as medical consultants and serving doctor-members of the National Youth …

Bloodthirsty bandits killed two military officers and kidnapped another when they attacked Nigeria’s foremost military university, the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna on Tuesday. The murdering bandits shot Lieutenant Commodore Awolor and Flight Lieutenant Commodore Okoronkwo while Major Colonel Datong is still missing. The PUNCH had earlier reported that the bandits invaded the permanent site of the institution located along Airport Road, …

Police Affairs Minister, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi in Tuesday disclosed that Police personnel have been deployed to Schools chosen by State government across the country where they feel threats’ of Kidnapping or Bandits attacks may occur. This is coming Against the backdrop of inccesant attacks and abduction of Students by Bandits for ransom which is becoming ramphant particularly in the North …

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Monday maintained that there is no going back on the ban on open grazing in the state saying the law will be enforced when finally put in place. Akeredolu said this during the visit of the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of zone 17 in Akure, Ondo state capital, …

…Seeks improved collaboration with traditional institutions to tackle insecurity, others Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has identified insecurity and food challenges as some of the biggest problems facing the nation, noting that working with the traditional institution, governments at all levels “will be able to tackle these issues which will lead to the economic development of the nation. He …

*VP urges private sector to join advocacy for just global energy transition *Congratulates Sahara Group on 25th anniversary Petroleum Industry Bill passage, as well as Nigeria’s gas initiatives, will help transform the nation into a gas-based industrialized nation and also create a better-managed petroleum industry with more value addition for both investors and Nigerians alike, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said …

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has not declared any interest whatsoever in the 2023 election, but he is rather focused on working in his capacity as Vice President in the current administration to address all the compelling issues in the country, the Presidency said on Monday. A statement made available to Alltimepost.com by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will tomorrow, Monday, August 23, 2021, flag off the second phase coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination exercise to inoculate more Edo citizens against the deadly virus. The flag off for the rollout of the vaccines follows the successful delivery of 76,712 doses of COVID-19 vaccines at the weekend. They include 65,016 doses of Moderna and 11,696 …