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Kebbi state has potential to deliver 50% Nigeria’s rice need – Commissioner

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kebbi has the capacity to deliver 50 per cent of Nigeria’s rice requirements with continuous support of the Federal Government’s…

Early death of my parents remains major regret of my life – Obasanjo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Monday that the early death of his parents remains a major regret in his…

Burkina Faso leader pledges to take down jihadists after attacks

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

President Mark Roch of Burkina Faso said his country would fight and defeat militants in spite of being hit by…

President Buhari commended for take-off of Maritime University

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the long awaited take-off of…

United Nations moves to protect 357m children in crisis situations

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The UN calls for urgent action on protection of 357 million children in crisis situations, saying they face a raft…

Lassa fever: Nigerian Govt to receive vaccine to address outbreak

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government on Monday said it would soon receive vaccine to check the spread of Lassa fever in the…

Updated: N3bn fraud: LSGNPPA account freezed

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday froze the bank accounts Lagos State Government Number Plate Production Authority (LSGNPPA) over an…

United Nations, humanitarian partners to assess Rann attack

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) humanitarians would, on Friday, conduct an assessment of Rann in…

Video: First Lady, Aisha Buhari advocates for unity among APC women

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) women leaders across the country…

29 African countries in dire need food aid – FAO

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said 29 African countries out of 37 are currently in need of external food…

Passenger dies in Lagos-Ibadan auto crash

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

One person died in an auto -accident involving a Mark truck and a Toyota Hummer bus at Ibafo market on…

Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest 2 in Lagos

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it arrested two suspects over alleged attempted kidnap of a teenager (name…

Lagos orders Tejuoso shop owners to take possession or forfeit ownership rights

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Government has ordered shop owners at Tejuoso market in Yaba to occupy their allotted shops or risk forfeiture…

UI admits 5,000 postgraduate applicants for 2017/18

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Dean of Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Jonathan Babalola has announced that the institution has offered admission…

Dapchi girls abduction: Presidential committee visits Yobe

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe has called on the Federal Government to intensify aerial survelliance to rescue the abducted Dapchi…

Minister assures workers on new minimum wage aggrement

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Minister for Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, on Monday assured Nigerian workers that implementation of a new minimum…

Over 800 persons trained on modern agriculture techniques in Imo

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) says empowerment of over 800 women and youths in Imo will eradicate poverty…

Innovative Nigerians urged to invest in fabrication

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Monday said it is collaborating with the Nigerian Content Development Management Board to encourage…

Enugu state set to to immunise 5,000 children against measles

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Enugu State Government on Monday said it would immunise no fewer than five thousand children between the ages of…

LG chairman moves to resuscitate proper refuse disposal culture in area

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Chief Isaac Anwuzia, Chairman, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta, has pledged to revive that culture of proper refuse disposal…

Drug abuse: NSCDC establishes special squad in Jigawa to fight menance

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday said it had set up a…

PENGASSAN attack indigenous companies’ disregard for labour laws

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Petroleum Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday condemned the actions of some indigenous companies for…

Zamfara, Kebbi rice farmers to receive farming input to boost Productivity

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

More than 40, 000 rice farmers are to receive farming inputs from the Federal Government in Kebbi and Zamfara for…

Emir urges Federal Govt. to rehabilitate dilapidated Federal Highways

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on the Federal Government to rehabilitate all dilapidated Federal Highways…

Power supply: TCN install new transformers, transmission lines

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has installed and energised new transformers, transmission lines in its substations in five…

We are dedicated to building a better future using science, technology – Osinbajo

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured that the administration will build a better future for the country using…

Obasanjo at 81: APC celebrates Former president, extols his legacy

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the legacy of former President Olusegun Obasanjo had continued to inspire good…

2019 Elections: Obtain your PVC to elect good leaders – Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has urged registered voters in Anambra, who are yet to…

Katsina state Govt. inaugurates investment board to boost investment drive

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. Aminu Masari on Monday inaugurated a 10-man high powered investment board, as part of efforts to improve economy of…

Kalu’s alleged N3.2bn fraud: Court adjourns further proceedings until March 6

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned continuation of trial until March 6 in the N3.2 billion fraud charge slammed…

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