FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030

FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]

Christina Aguilera Recalls Pressure to Be Skinny

Christina Aguilera Recalls Pressure to Be Skinny

Christina Aguilera’s body image has shifted over the years after experiencing body shaming as a young artist. In an interview the “Genie In a Bottle” singer, 43, opened up about the obsession with her weight throughout her career and how it was difficult to navigate. Christina admitted that much of her self-esteem was determined by […]

President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus

President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus

President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the migration of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour on the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must […]

Young Buck Finally Able To Repay His $250,000 Debt To 50 Cent

Young Buck Finally Able To Repay His $250,000 Debt To 50 Cent

A report from AllHipHop has it that Nashville rapper Young Buck, former G-Unit member, is now able to repay 50 Cent. This of course stems from the longstanding dispute between these two mortal enemies over failing to meet contractual obligations. Meanwhile, Young Buck had to file for bankruptcy in May of 2020 due to severe […]

FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation

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The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]

President Tinubu Commissions locally made Hybrid Power CNG Buses

Innoson CNG Buses in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first set of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses locally manufactured by Innoson Motors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of the first batch of 20 set of CNG buses at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, President Tinubu who acknowledged the difficulties […]

Leaders of Thoughts asks Tinubu to convene Constituent Assembly

Leaders of Thoughts asks Tinubu to convene Constituent Assembly

Leaders of Thoughts and Elderstatesmen under the aegis of “The Patriots” today met with President Bola Tinuhu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, asking him to immediately constitute a Constituent Assembly with a view to producing a people oriented Draft Constitution. Led by the former Secretary of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the group, therefore, […]

President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners

President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country. The President gave the directive while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) […]

Security Operatives Invades NLC National Office In Abuja

Security Operatives Invades NLC National Office In Abuja

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)has confirmed that its national office in Abuja was invaded by security operatives, believed to be from the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday night. According to a statement by NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, late on Wednesday, the operatives allegedly arrested the security guards, forcing them […]

NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months

NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, an officer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. The Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement condemned the misconduct, saying it undermines ongoing reforms and doesn’t reflect NIS values.  She assured the public that NIS is committed to […]