Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
2 Aug
Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has inaugurated a water scheme for communities in Borgu Local Council of Niger State. The waterworks, which was first built in 1983, has over years provided potable water to the inhabitants until it went moribund two decades ago. Moved the people’s plight, the National Hydro Electric…
9 Mar
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has congratulated Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on his investiture as the Leadership Newspapers “Governor of The Year 2023”.
1 Dec 2023
Amidst efforts to take rising food inflation and poverty in the country, the federal government said it is targeting the production of 31 million metric tonnes (MT) of grains in 2024.
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No fewer than 30 people reportedly died in a tragic explosion involving a fuel tanker in Niger State on Sunday morning. READ ALSO:Niger State gets 2000 agriculture equipment to boost food production The Guardian gathered that the devastating tanker explosion occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the Lapai-Agaie…
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The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has issued a fervent petition to international communities, pro-democracy organisations, and human rights watchdogs, raising the alarm over the potential manipulation of security forces ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election, slated for September 21. The petition, made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed…
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Residents of Abuja gathered at the Zagaleta Lounge in Wuse yesterday to support the French embassy's campaign for improved physical well-being. READ ALSO:These cultural experiences can boost your mental health The event, themed “Fitness Core 2024,” saw sports enthusiasts from various backgrounds actively participating in fitness exercises, including HIIT (High-Intensity Interval…
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The Federal Government has officially granted UTM FLNG Limited a "License to Construct" (LTC) Nigeria's first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility, opening a new economic gateway for the country, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, in the global gas market. The issuance of the LTC to UTM FLNG by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
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An Economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) indebtedness to fuel suppliers is not good for the country’s credit rating globally. READ ALSO:Restructure NNPCL’s $6bn debt, NPID tells FG The expert says the chaos that the debt may cause could be devastating to Nigeria’s already fragile economy.…
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The wife of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, through her NGO, BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, has empowered 70 girls with laptops and home solar systems in Ibadan. Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the group, encouraged the girls to make positive impacts in their communities. During the closing of…
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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has stated that the appointment of 344 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) is a strategy to manipulate the poll. While noting that the appointments resemble ward canvassers for the All Progressives…
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Nigeria’s domestic air cargo industry is suffering due to a lack of cargo aircraft for the dedicated transport of cargo within the country. READ ALSO:‘Imperatives of cargo insurance in deepening air freight market’ The General Sales Agents (GSAs) are only making use of belly aircraft to move cargo, as they…
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Senator John Enoh, Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the AFCON qualifier match against Benin Republic. The team triumphed with a 3-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. "Bravo! Let’s keep soaring, Super Eagles!" Senator Enoh wrote on his social media handle, celebrating their…
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Christian cleric and Methodist Bishop of Imo State, Right Reverend John Eze, has provided a free supply of petrol to Okada riders. The Bishop's act of kindness and generosity to commercial cyclists came on the heels of the increased price of fuel and the hardship faced by commuters. The Bishop's gesture, which caught many by…