Rice farmers in Kebbi producing 4m tonnes annually – RIFAN
The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammed Sahabi-Augie on Sunday said the total rice output produced annually in the state […]
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Sports commissioner hails Umahi’s pronouncement on state’s new football teams
The Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Charles Akpuenika has hailed Gov. David Umahi’s pronouncement on the eventual formation of the state’s new football […]
Women’s Day: Look deeper into Leah Sharibu’s case – senator urges FG
Sen. Bassey Ewa Henshaw (Cross River South 2003-2011) on Friday called for more equitable distribution of positions, responsibilities and opportunities irrespective of gender and social […]
Restoring Sanity at Nigerian Ports with Electronic Call-up System, By Danjuma Katsina
Since July 2016, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) under the leadership of Hadiza Bala Usman has been going through systematic and dynamic transformations, reforms and […]
Shasha mayhem: FG supports displaced persons with relief materials
The Federal Government has presented food items, as relief materials to 928 households and 5,568 displaced persons, in the recent Sasa mayhem in Ibadan, Oyo State. […]
Buhari Directs Immigration Service To Tighten Security Around Borders
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve surveillance and control around the nation’s borders, and “ensure that […]
FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to ensure […]
Yahaya approves N755m for Gombe retirees’ gratuities
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of N755 million for the payment of outstanding gratuities to retired civil servants in the […]
Boosting Tourism, Entertainment: I’ll Not Neglect Real Identity of Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the actualisation of the six pillars of development tagged T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda for […]
We will not relent until we restore sanity to Apapa port roads — Sanwoolu
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu, has said that his administration would not rest until they bring perpetrators of Apapa gridlock to book. Sanwo-Olu […]
Pollution: CREPA DG seeks partnership with NIMASA
Mr Erasmus Ekpang, the Director-General of Cross River Environmental Protection Agency (CREPA), has sought the partnership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) […]
NEDC takes over reconstruction of bridges destroyed by insurgents in North East
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) says it has taken over the reconstruction of major bridges destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. Mr Mohammed […]
Emefiele Tasks Nigerians on Agriculture, Unveils Rice Pyramids
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Bank, has emphasised the need […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
Edo govt, UNIDO to partner in building world-class museum
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to build a world class museum and […]
COVID-19: NGO calls for transparency in funds management
Connected Development (CODE), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in managing funds for COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation notes that […]
Ekiti NUT backs govt on rural posting, cautions teachers against rejection
The Ekiti State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), on Tuesday cautioned its members against ignoring government’s warnings on rejecting postings to rural areas. […]
COVID-19: Nigeria receives 3.94 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
An Emirate plane — Boeing 777300ER, carrying 3.94 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja in […]
Bauchi State Govt. secures N2.5bn loan to renovate general hospitals
The Bauchi State Government has secured N2.5 billion loan from United Bank for African (UBA) to renovate and expand its general hospitals with state-of-the-art […]
Boardroom crisis: Court fixes May 11 for definite hearing in suit involving Obasanjo’s ex-aide
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 11 for definite hearing in a suit involving Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, a former Special Adviser on […]
Bello mourn demise of emir of Kagara
Abubakar Sani- Bello of Niger has mourned the demise of Alhaji Salihu Tanko, Enir of Kagara, describing his death as a great shock. Bello […]
FG tasks NSCDC on security in schools, other places
The Federal Government has tasked the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to immediately develop a robust scheme for the protection of schools across […]
APC chieftain, Olaosebikan, lauds President Buhari as Okonjo-Iweala assumes WTO job
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s “subtle diplomacy” as Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumes the position of […]
FCTA, security agencies deploy 100 operatives to arrest traffic violators
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with security agencies, have deployed about 100 personnel to arrest traffic flow violators. Mr Wadata Bodinga, Director, […]
Buhari greets Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila at 91
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with prominent Lagos politician and mother of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, as she […]