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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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
6 hours ago
Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
6 hours ago
The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
6 hours ago
Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
7 hours ago
The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…
7 hours ago
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
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Sansani town, the headquarters of Sansani chiefdom in Gassol local government area of Taraba state, has been thrown into a state of mourning as unidentified gunmen carried out a brazen attack, claiming the life of monarch Abdulmutalib Jankada. Sources close to the matter said the attack occurred on Thursday inside the monarch's palace at about…
8 hours ago
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has raised concern over "orchestrated internal and external conspiracies malicious aero-politics, imperialistic intrigues, and discrimination" to frustrate Air Peace operations internationally. In a statement on Friday signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted at the plenary of their National Executive Committee (NEC), that such a plot was not healthy…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed money laundering charges against former Attorney-General Mohammed Adoke. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present a strong enough case (prima facie case) against Adoke. EFCC alleged that Adoke sometime in August 2013 in Abuja accepted a cash…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has teamed up with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to meet up with the FIRS's projected N1.9trillion tax from the public sector. ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu Adamu at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja assured the FIRS that the…