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2017 budget: DMO raises N1.2trn from domestic market for capital projects

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Debt Management Office (DMO) says in line with its statutory mandate of funding federal budgets, it raised N1.2 trillion…

Nigerian Govt approves N3.7bn for Kazaure water project, N656m for flight laboratory

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N3.7 billion for rehabilitation of Kazaure water project, N656 million for upgrading…

22,000 NITEL, MTEL pensioners commence verification nationwide

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has commenced verification of over 22,000 employees of NITEL and MTEL nationwide to clear…

UN appeals for $864m humanitarian aid to reach 3.9m Somalis

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

UN agencies working in Somalia on Wednesday launched humanitarian appeal, seeking 864 million U.S. dollars to reach 3.9 million people…

800 unemployed youths in Kebbi engaged to maintain roads

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), in Kebbi, has engaged 800 unemployed youths in its Vegetation and Silt Control programme,…

Ogun Speaker declares intention to contest for governor in 2019

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly, Mr Suraj Adekunbi, on Wednesday, announced his intention to contest for governor in 2019.

Macron adviser says France would ‘look with kindness’ on UK Brexit change of mind

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

France would “look with kindness” on a decision by Britain to reverse the course of Brexit and remain in the…

79-year-old remanded over alleged N9m fraud

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo on Wednesday remanded a 79-year-old man, Olatunji Komolafe, in prison custody over…

EFCC arraigns ex-governor’s son, Nuraini Adamu over money laundering

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Adamu’s son, Nuriani Adamu before…

Kaduna Govt investigates disappearance of day-old-baby

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, on Wednesday said investigation has commenced on the…

UN accused of ‘preserving terrorism’ in eastern Congo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday accused the UN of “preserving terrorism” in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo where…

Nigeria’s first storey building records 9,009 visitors in 2017

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The first storey building in Nigeria located in Badagry, Lagos State has recorded 9,009 visitors in 2017, Mr Hodonu Daniel,…

175 out-of-school children in Niger benefit from free education

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Niger State Government on Wednesday said it had started sponsoring 175 out-of-school children in various public primary and secondary…

UK appoints ‘Minister for Loneliness’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Britain appointed a “Minister for Loneliness” on Wednesday to tackle what Prime Minister Theresa May described as “the sad reality…

Bayelsa policies are youth-focused, says Commissioner

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said most of its policies were tailored toward ensuring a better life for the youths…

Kogi gets 21 new permanent secretaries

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved the appointment of 21 new permanent secretaries into the state civil service.

U.S. sexual assault hotlines flooded with calls

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The phones at U.S. sexual assault hotlines have been ringing in record numbers as the #MeToo social movement spurs victims…

560 fire victims in Sokoto get cash relief

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Wednesday distributed cash to 560 victims of fire outbreaks in the state.

DSS reveals how notorious cultist Don Wanny was killed

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A top official of the Department of State Security (DSS) on Wednesday revealed how Don Wanny, kidnap kingpin was tracked…

Herdsmen advised to embrace modern cattle rearing techniques

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Mr Babafemi Ojudu, has urged herdsmen to embrace the modern,…

7 children die after eating poisonous sea turtle

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Seven children died of food poisoning after eating sea turtle, officials in Madagascar said on Wednesday.

63 bags of Indian hemp recovered from gang in Ondo State

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Army says it has recovered 63 bags of cannabis sativa (Indian hem) from a notorious gang in a…

APC is inviting wanted criminals to join party – Wike

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inviting wanted criminals to join…

Yemen: Saudi pledges $2bn aid to address ‘deteriorating’ economic situation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Saudi King Salman bin Abdelaziz has ordered two billion dollars be transferred to Yemen with the aim of shoring up…

Katsina spends N7 billion to construct 200 km roads, says commissioner

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Katsina State Government says it has expended over N7 billion to construct 200km roads across the state.

Bauchi Drugs Agency records N200m profit in 2017

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bauchi State Drugs and Medical Consumable Management Agency (DMMA) recorded N200 million turnover on its 2017 Drugs Revolving Fund…

Seven Buddhists killed as Myanmar police open fire on protesters

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd, killing seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists as they tried to seize a government office,…

Food distribution urgently needed in South Sudan – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says that South Sudan’s food security situation will worsen in 2018 than 2017 unless…

Mexico has no evidence of Russian meddling in election

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Mexican Government has not got any evidence that Russia or Venezuela attempted to interfere in the election process in…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa says no capacity to fund diaspora vote

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday said that Zimbabwe does not have the capacity to facilitate its citizens based outside…

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