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In many parts of the world, Nigeria and Rivers State inclusive, agriculture has not been maximally harnessed.

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Fubara to revive Songhai Farms abandoned for 8 years by Wike

Rivers government has started extensive rehabilitation work at Songhai Farms located in Tai Local Government Area, Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara explains why Rivers people are wholeheartedly supporting and celebrating his government

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Rivers people celebrating their liberation – Fubara

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara said the people of Rivers feel liberated and are wholeheartedly supporting his government…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate unveils agenda and achievements of Tinubu's administration in health sector.

Health

Pate unveils Tinubu’s strides, agenda for health sector

As noted by Pate, President Bola Tinubu's administration had late last year indicated that the Health and Social well-being of…
Ogu govt says it is revitalizing the state's economy through a development plan anchored on infrastructure enhancement for sustainable growth.

Business

Ogun’s growing economy anchored on strategic develoment plan – Finance Commissioner

Ogun Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo,revealed this while addressing journalists during a monthly guest forum, organized by the Nigeria…
Gov. Abiodun Praises Pastor Enoch Adeboye On 82nd Birthday

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82nd birthday: Gov. Abiodun celebrates Pastor Adeboye

Born on 2 March 1942, Pastor Adeboye is 82 years old on Saturday.
Police smash bgang formed by unrepentant ex-convicts for the purpose of kidnapping car snatching and other dangerous crimes in Rivers state.

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Police smash deadly kidnapping gang of ex-convicts in Rivers

Chinoso Emmanuel, a father of three began the process for the formation of the gang as inmates of Port Harcourt…
Implication of Yaya Dillo’s assassination for Chad and its ruling elite

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Implication of Yaya Dillo’s assassination for Chad and its ruling elite

Days after the killing of Chad opposition politician Yaya Dillo, in disputed circumstances, many analysts in the conflict-racked in the…
Heatwave kills 400 children in Europe, Asia

World News

February, month of extreme heat – WMO

The anomalous heat is consistent with the persisting warming observed since June 2023, with seven consecutive new global monthly temperature…

News

‘Expect inconveniences,’ FG alerts on repairs of Lagos-Shagamu expressway’s long bridge

The repair, which will begin by 7.00a.m. on Monday, will last till March 25.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye marks 84th birthday with gratitude

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82nd birthday: Adeboye recounts many times he escaped death

Under Adeboye, RCCG has grown to one of the biggest Pentecostal churches in Nigeria with branches in many parts of…
Dangote

Education

Knowledge economy key to national development, says Dangote

Dangote spoke on Friday, as a Guest Lecturer at the 38th Convocation Lecture of Bayero University Kano (BUK).
Ex- international, Segun Odegbami, speaks on ex coach of Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, advises NFF on next the coach for senior football team

Sports

Odegbami speaks on Peseiro’s performance, new coach for Super Eagles

Odegbami advised the NFF to look inward for an indigenous coach to handle the Super Eagles.

News

Labour Party asks court to sack Rivers Assembly Speaker, 26 other lawmakers

Seeking alignment with the Supreme Court decision in Abegunde v Ondo State House of Assembly (2015), the Labour Party asserted…
Nollywood

Nollywood

‘A great talent is gone,’ Gov Adeleke mourns Sisi Quadri

Adeleke, in a condolence message on Friday noted that Sisi Quadri was a delight to watch on the screen, radiating…
Area Court in Jos dissolves 16 -year- marriage of Hussaina Abdullahi to one Saidu Ali over lack of peace and joy in the union  

Metro

‘My wife stubborn, diabolical, attempted to kill me’

Owo, in his claims in the divorce petition he filed at the Customary Court on Friday, said his wife boasted…
CSP Gladys dragged her husband, ACP Abayomi Faniyi to divorce court in Ibadan over allegations of domestic violence and infidelity

Metro

‘My husband wicked, a drunk, follows anything under skirt’

Ebi, dragged her husband to the Jikwoyi customary court seeking divorce of her marriage to Monday.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris speaks on the implementation of Oronsaye report and other good news about Tinubu's administration

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Tinubu: Idris clears air on Orosanye report amidst cheering news

First, Idris dismissed insinuations that approval of the implementation of the Oronsaye report will lead to losses of jobs in…
Court sentences three illegal bureau de operators in Kano State to three years imprisonment for operating without requisite licence.

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Three illegal BDC operators jailed in Kano

They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges of illegal dealing in foreign currency without an appropriate licence.
EFCC operatives arrest 13 in Kano metropolis following intelligence over their alleged involvement in internet fraud.

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Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Kano

The suspects were arrested by peratives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele…
A couple, an ex-soldier and a printer, who allegedly specialised in producing fake currencies have been arrested in Lagos State.

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Police smash notorious currency counterfeiting gang in Lagos

Ayuba said that during the ex-soldier’s arrest, his house and premises were searched, and some suspected counterfeit local and foreign…
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, sworn-in commissioners,special advisers urges them to see their appointment as a call to service

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Aiyedatiwa swears-in 6 commissioners, 8 special advisers, HoS

Speaking on behalf of other appointees, Mr Emmanuel Igbasan, appreciated Gov Aiyedatiwa for the trust reposed in them, with a…
Gombe driver, Suleiman Rabiu says he trekked to Abuja in appreciation of CDS Musa and improvement of security situation in the country

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Why I trekked from Gombe to Abuja for CDS Musa – Rabiu

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A 29-year-old driver Mallam Suleiman Rabiu has said he trekked from Gombe State to Abuja in appreciation…
Rivers Unity House Foundation, UHF, to launch Education Champions League aka ECL Quiz and Debate Competitions for secondary school students

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Fubara, Wike political battles scaring off investors from Rivers – Wali

As a way out of quagmire, Wali, who is also a lawyer, charged the the media to downplay the reportage…
Police ban Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano over the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state

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Kano: 11 kidnappers among 178 suspects arrested by police

Other arrested suspects committed crimes ranging from armed robbery, drug peddling, cattle rustling, banditry, thuggery, car theft, and motorcycle snatching,…
Troops of Nigerian Army working with CJTF raid Boko Haram/ISWAP stronghold in Lake Chad Region, kill 3 terrorists, recover dangerous weapons

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Troops kill 3 BH/ISWAP terrorists in Lake Chad, recover MRAP, gun truck, others

The weapons recovered from the stronghold of the insurgents to include a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, gun truck…
Kano governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf urges Islamic to help him deliver good governance to the people through prayers and constructive advice.

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Kano: Gov. Yusuf seeks support of Islamic clerics on good governance

Governor Yusuf who returned from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after performing the lesser hajj in the Holy Land, appealed to…
Nigerian Gospel singer, Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian fiancé, Marie Wiseborn hold their much anticipated traditional marriage in Ghana.

Entertainment

Moses Bliss, fiancé hold colourful traditional marriage in Ghana

By Akotonou Lynient and Esther Mamudu Nigerian Gospel singer, Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian fiancé, Marie Wiseborn on Thursday had…
Priscilla Otti, wife of Abia Governor distributes 600 bags of 50kg rice, 1,000 kegs of 2.5 litres of groundnut oil, cash to PWDs in the state.

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Abia: Otti’s wife doles 600 50kg bags of rice, cash, other items to PWDs

In a speech at the event in Umuahia, Otti said that the gesture was a demonstration of her commitment toward…
Police recover pistol, ammunition, arrest one suspect during a raid on a criminal den in Masaka community of Nasarawa State

News

PoS operator Louis Enoshi shot dead in Ebonyi

A resident in the area, Monday Nweke, confirmed that the deceased was shot dead at his house on Wednesday morning.
PAT dropped from N53.647 billion recorded in 2022 to N51,141 billion in 2023, a decline of 4.7 percent.

Business

Lafarge Africa announces 4.7% decline in PAT in 2023

The Lafarge boss stated that the firm’s performance was also largely impacted by spiraling inflation and unprecedented Naira devaluation, with…
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