Year: 2018
Tomato growers say policy has enriched more farmers
Mr Adamu Musa, the National Organising Secretary, National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria said the Federal Government’s…
Irish potato: Federal Government to support farmers
The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to support Irish potato farmers toward increasing their productivity and modifying the value…
Buhari To Visit Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara, Rivers States
In view of recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in some States leading to tragic loss of lives…
PDP chieftain tells El-Rufa’i to reinstate sacked district heads
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, on Monday urged Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i…
John Boyega Reveals Qualities He Wants In A Girlfriend
Popular British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has revealed that his girlfriend must be a Christian before he can date her.
Police arrest 4 robbery suspects in Rivers
The Police Command in Zamfara has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a Lexus Jeep believed to have being…
Federal Government to rebuild destroyed houses in Southern Kaduna
The Federal Government has pledged to rebuild houses destroyed during herdsmen-farmers’ clashes in parts of Southern Kaduna, an official said…
Group Showcases Ambode’s Achievements, Backs Gov For Re-election
A group, Project LOUD, at the weekend, urged residents of Lagos State to support the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode…
Taraba Killings: Buhari to visit Mambilla, Plateau
President Muhammadu Buhari will visit the troubled Mambilla Plateau in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba before leaving for Accra,…
JAMB: NGO trains 90 students on CBT
An Ilorin based Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Academics Excellence Initiative’ (AEI) has trained 90 students on the use of the computer in…
Plateau lawmaker lauds governor over 22 rural roads
Mr Sunday Muchen, Chairman, Plateau House of Assembly Standing Committee on Works, has commended the state government’s special attention to…
IBEDC warns against electricity hazard
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Monday, advised the public to be wary of electricity hazards and shun habits…
Police investigate fire outbreak in Enugu timber market
The Police Command in Enugu State has begun investigation into the fire outbreak in the Enugu Timber market which destroyed…
We will deliver local rice below N10,000 per bag – Gov Bagudu
Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi says the state will work together with farmers and millers under the Federal Government’ Anchor…
I made a fortune from rice farming – Ex Kebbi Head of Civil Service
Former Head of Civil Service of Kebbi, Buhari Jega said he made a fortune from rice farming under the Federal…
Israel threatens to respond if Iran continues provocations on Syrian border
Israel will respond if Iran continues to provoke the situation on the Syrian border, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director-General Alexander…
Christians Are Idol Worshippers (3)
Most Christian idol-worshipers are offended when referred to as idol-worshipers. We know it is forbidden to worship idols but nevertheless…
Researchers discover new HIV antibody
Researchers said they have discovered an HIV antibody that can suppress the virus for nearly six months without additional treatment.
Sierra Leone Elections: Political parties, candidates urged to respect peace accord
Some Sierra Leoneans on Monday urged candidates and leaders of registered political parties contesting the Wednesday general elections to respect…
BBNaija: The Unseen Side
I am perhaps getting a bit too old to remain plugged into pop culture. Except in a few instances, today’s…
Nigerian Govt appeals to community in Benue not to hinder development
The Federal Government has appealed to the land owners in Utu Mega Layout Community in Makurdi, Benue, not to be…
Anchor Borrowers’ Programme Has Triggered Rice Revolution – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has credited the Federal Government's Anchor Borrowers' Programme with the current…
Nigerian Govt’s housing project in Jigawa 80% completed – Official
Mr Joseph Toluhi, the Northwest Zonal Director of the National Housing Programme (NHP) said it project in Jigawa had reached…
Ministry clarifies concerns relating to 2018 Budget
The Ministry of Budget and National Planning, has clarified some media reports suggesting that the 2018 Budget was submitted to…
Amnesty programme has trained many ex-agitators in seafaring – Boroh
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd) said that the PAP has trained many ex-agitators and…
Farmers/Herders Clashes not Tribal – Gov. Bagudu
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has said that the clashes between farmers and herdsmen across the country are not tribal…
Buhari attends Ghana’s 61st Independence Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for Accra, Ghana, to attend the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary holding at the…
CAR Conflict: Armed groups accused of sexual assault on men, boys
An international research project on Monday accused armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) of raping men and boys…
Africa’s heavy indebtedness worries United States
The U.S. has expressed worry about the heavy indebtedness by African countries a few years after they were relieved of…
Nigeria’s 2019 general election a priority for the U.S.
The U.S. says Nigeria’s 2019 general election and a peaceful transition, remained its major priority in view of the country’s…