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World Peace Day: NSCDC boss admonishes Nigerians to imbibe culture of tolerance, coexistence

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

By Palma Ileye As the universe commemorates World Peace Day, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has

FG mourns slain NSCDC, other security personnels

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

By Palma Ileye Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has commiserated with the families of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Nigeria Police and

FG, South Korea re-open talks on solid minerals MOU

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

By Palma Ileye Talks on revising a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between Nigeria and South Korea on investments in Solid Minerals sector has topped discussions

Budget Ministry restates commitment to partner UN Women in promoting gender equality, empowerment

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

By Palma Ileye Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has reiterated the commitment of the Ministry to strengthen its collaboration with

Police explain using teargas to disperse Mohbad’s sympathisers

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

The Lagos State Police Command has justified the use of teargas by its men to disperse fans of the late rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka

2024 Hajj: FCTA advises intending pilgrims to deposit N4.5m

Metro News NgSep 22, 202322 September 20230

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) has advised 2024 prospective pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to deposit N4.5 million with the board, pending the determination

Dame Patience Jonathan: Abia streets no longer smelly

Metro News NgSep 21, 202321 September 20230

Former Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared that the Abia State environment is no longer as smelly as it was in the past.

Engineer Sule flags off distribution of farm inputs to 8, 200 farmers

Metro News NgSep 21, 202321 September 20230

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs and assets to 8, 200 farmers from across the state, under

Nigeria Customs Our officers are well-trained in handling guns

Metro News NgSep 21, 202321 September 20230

Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has urged Nigerians to renew their confidence in customs officers’ handling of weapons. “Let me assure Nigerians that

Dualization of Bida Ring Road will boost agricultural activities in Niger State – Sen Abdullahi

Metro News NgSep 21, 202321 September 20230

By Palma Ileye Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, FMAFS, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has stated that the Construction of Dual