The federal government has commenced a three-batch comprehensive boot-camp training programme on welding and fabrication at the Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha, Anambra State. The training aimed at equipping young individuals with practical competencies in welding techniques and knowledge crucial for contributing to the nation’s industrial growth commenced on Thursday. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Isokpunwu, said the initiative marked a significant step in the ministry’s commitment to develop a skilled workforce, fostering industrial growth, and promoting sustainable development within Nigeria’s metallurgical and steel sector. He added that the ministry has taken deliberate steps to reposition the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a dilapidated structure that can no longer trust to rule the country again. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Bashir stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he formally received a former member of the PDP, Hon. Nicholas Ossai in at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. He blamed the crisis in the party on the inordinate ambitions of politicians and lack of proper coordination. The secretary said one of the cardinal objectives of the Abdulahi Ganduje-led National Working…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has clarified that the former Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang died in a hired in Abuja after meeting with a female friend. It described the news report making the rounds that he was kidnapped as false. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement issued Tuesday noted: “In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure accurate information is disseminated to the…
Super Eagles Coach, Éric Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina in the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe Also in the squad are: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, lVictor Osimhen and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 39 players. Others are: Maduka Okoye, Bruno Onyemaechi and Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze Sadiq Umar Igoh Ogbu, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi. Also included are: Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, Papa Mustapha, Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams, Kayode Bankole, Jordan Torunarigha, Joseph Ayodele-Aribo,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged planned protest by supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday in Abuja. The planned protest, it was alleged, aimed influencing proceedings at the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja To this end, the APC has alerted security agencies and urged them to be proactive in preventing planned disruption. TheHintsNews reports that the PDP and its candidate Asue Ighodalo are currently challenging the outcome of the September 21 governorship election in Edo state won by the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The Chairman of APC…
Nigeria is set to host the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja. The competition billed to hold between March 6 and 8, 2025 was part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the West African regional body. In collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), the event would be staged at the Velodrome, Package A of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, bringing together top wrestling talents from across the West African subregion. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade welcomed the opportunity for Nigeria to host the tournament, assuring that the country will deliver…
The Flying Eagles have embarked on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. The nation’s Under 20 team and its officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan on Saturday evening, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, 10th March. The team won one and lost one of the two games, with captain Daniel Bameyi scoring from the penalty spot and forward Divine Oliseh making it 2-0 against the Ivorian Young Elephants on Wednesday. However, the table was turned in the second match on Friday, with the hosts running away…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has welcomed the proposal by the Port of Dubai to establish industrial park to complement the ports and provide logistics base for processing for exports in Nigeria. Oyetola stated this when he received a delegation from the DP World, affirming that the government is open to investments in the sector The minister in a statement issued Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna also assured that the ministry would provide the needed impetus to interested parties for such ventures. He said: “We have an extensive coastline and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 128 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in two mattresses in the trunk of a Toyota Venza car imported from Canada. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the discovery was made on Friday, 28th February at the Tincan seaport in Lagos. He noted that the discovery of the 63.75kg consignment was made during a joint examination of a targeted container marked TCNU 1945861 from Montreal, Canada, by NDLEA, Customs and other security agencies. Babafemi noted that the consignee of…
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan has said Despites considering the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio a family friend, he won’t trade his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for him. To this end, he called on the Senate and Akpabio to treat his wife with the respect and dignity she truly deserves while the relevant authorities and the court determine the underlying issues. Uduaghan, in a statement issued on Saturday said he had initially resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between his wife and Akpabio, however, recent developments have compelled him to issue this…