The new leader of the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian mercenary group, has been revealed as Anton Yelizarov, 42, also known as “Lotus”. Yelizarov takes over the leadership role following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on August 23. Yelizarov, a former army officer, has been involved in some of the most…
Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, the Chairman of the National Population Commission, on Wednesday, headed a delegation to visit the South Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Young-Chae, at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Abuja. Hon. Kwarra who was accompanied by the Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun and management staff of the Commission,…
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has pledged its support for the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The Executive Director of the NCSCN, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, made the pledge during a meeting with the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, in Abuja. The meeting was attended by the…
Geospatial resources and technology play a critical role in the EAD process. Census bureaus use various geospatial and mapping technologies to create accurate and reliable maps of the enumeration areas. These maps help to visualize the boundaries and characteristics of the enumeration areas and make it easier to plan and conduct an effective census. Some of the geospatial technologies used in EAD include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, and GPS technology.
“A very deep void has been created by his passing and it is only God that can give us the fortitude to fill that vacuum. May God grant the governor, the Ewhrudjakpo family and people of the state the grace to overcome the painful loss.”
“I was a very hardworking person, but working and not seeing results triggered me to ask what was the problem.”
By Robinson Erebi The Executive Chairman of National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Kwarra and his team have been working transparently and diligently to ensure that the 2023 Census in Nigeria is conducted with utmost accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness. The goal is to make it the most advanced digital and green census in Africa, following international…
Barely 48 hours after the deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji Market in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which left about 42 people dead and scores of others—including children and elderly women—abducted, Terrorists have struck the area again. This time, the attackers targeted a Mobile Police (MOPOL) checkpoint in New Kalli, Wawa Ward of Borgu…
According to eyewitness accounts, two people — including the imam leading the prayer — were killed, while several worshippers were abducted. The exact number of those taken remains unclear.
The development comes as senior U.S. officials reportedly arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night, fuelling speculation about imminent announcements regarding bilateral security arrangements. While the Nigerian government has yet to issue an official statement, emerging information from defence experts suggests that Washington may be deepening its involvement in Nigeria’s fight against extremist groups.
