Nigeria
3 Jan
National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Oyo State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has trained women and youth on mushroom and tomato value chain across three local councils in Delta State
3 Jan
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his decision to toe a peaceful path, in the lingering political crisis in the state, was not borne out of fear, but for peace to reign in the state.
3 Jan
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has called on the Federal Government, the International Oil Companies (IOCs), Niger Delta governors and other relevant agencies to immediately begin the process of relocating oil companies’ headquarters to the region.
3 Jan
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, on Tuesday, directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to remit 100 per cent of their internally generated revenue (IGR) to the Sub-Recurrent Account, which is a sub-component of Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).
3 Jan
Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has ushered in a new chapter of literary exploration with launch of her maiden children's book, Mama's Sleeping Scarf.
3 Jan
.Alleges ex-minister seeking political relevance The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, accused former governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, of going against an agreement made between him and a former governor of the state, Bisi Akande and President Bola Tinubu, over the re-election ambition of Gboyega Oyetola. The party, while…
3 Jan
A Former Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has expressed concern over lack of commitment to operational standards across fields of human endeavours in Nigeria.
3 Jan
The State Working Committee (SWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, yesterday, suspended the state’s chairman of the party, Fatai Adams.
3 Jan
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that the state is now free from bondage of the past following fervent prayers by him, religious leaders and other residents of the state. He said this in Osogbo during the 2024 state prayer event attended by religious leaders, traditional rulers and the entire state workforce for the…
3 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said that collaboration and synergy between the executive and the legislature are critical to the people benefitting from the dividends of democracy and impactful governance.
3 Jan
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, has described the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, as a dogged fighter and principled leader.
3 Jan
To realise what God has determined for Nigerians and the country at large in 2024, The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries will tomorrow begin its yearly programme titled: "What God Has Determined Shall Be Done."
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged contractors and site engineers handling the construction of the 260 smart schools and 260 Type-2 primary health facilities in the 260 wards of the state on the delivery of world-class projects that would stand the test of time.
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration have started manifesting in the resurgence of the nation’s economy.
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The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, formally invited the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, over alleged security breaches, involving shootings at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo Campus, last Friday.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, declared immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted.
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A Nigeria Child Labour survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that about 39.2 per cent of children in Nigeria are trapped in forced labour.
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Oyo State Government, yesterday, charged residents of the state to report any illegal, life-threatening and nefarious activities going on in their environment, saying the government is out to maintain security.
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There has been trepidation in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital in the last one month over cases of sudden deaths.
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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, found near any of their facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which begins today.
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking a substituted service of the charge on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
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Supporters and loyalists of the deceased governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), the late Dr Paul Akintelure, have declared their support for Olusola Oke ahead of Saturday's primaries.