IFAD Project
10 Dec 2023
As part of efforts to reduce youth restiveness in the Niger Delta region, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), through the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, has supported 2,250 women and youths in Edo State. Edo State project coordinator, LIFE-ND, John Omoruyi, while conducting journalists round their projects in Edo communities, stated…
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Delivery van drivers in Abuja have called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address what they described as corrupt practices by some FCT officials issuing conflicting permits and imposing double charges. At a press conference over the weekend, Comrade Lawal Abdullahi, Chairman of the FCT Delivery Van Drivers Association, revealed that…
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In a continued effort to combat maternal mortality, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOMLPforR), organised a three-day training for healthcare workers on the active management of the third stage of labour. The training sought to equip…
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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has confirmed his participation as the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo Oketola, launches a book on Information and Communications Technology evolution. The book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist's Lens,’ will be launched on September…
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A Nigerian singer, Idowu Adeyemi, better known as Yhemo Lee, and his wife, Oyin Tayo, also called Thayour B, are gearing up to welcome their first baby. Yhemo Lee took to Instagram to share the news, posting a picture of himself and his wife, showing off her baby bump. He playfully mentioned in the caption…
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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, described the the late former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho, as an outstanding Nigerian patriot who has made indelible marks in the sands of time. Koleosho was a chieftain of Afenifere and indeed a former chairman of the organisation in Oyo State.…
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It is no longer speculative to say that Providence smiled on the Labour Party (LP) during Nigeria's 2023 general elections. The party, once a minor player, became a household name with the entry of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate. However, this newfound prominence has become the party's greatest challenge. Internal…
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Ajax fans angry some of their fixtures have been postponed due to police strikes set off flares, attacked buildings, and clashed with officers Sunday in Amsterdam after a demonstration. Images on local media showed Ajax fans grabbing bicycles and barriers and marching towards the police HQ in the Dutch capital before officers intervened to restore…
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Aboh-Mbaise local government chairmanship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chukwudumebi Ifeanyichukwu, has promised massive improvements in the standard of living across the local government area if elected. In a statement to supporters and residents, Ifeanyichukwu emphasized that all communities within the LGA—including Lorji, Uvuru, Nguru, Ibeku, Enyiogugu, Amuzu, Umuhu, Mbutu, Lagwa, and others—would…
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The Ondo State Government has expanded its 'Ilera Loro' scheme with the aim of including free healthcare services for sickle cell patients across the state. With 216 sickle cell patients already captured in the scheme, the non-governmental organisation Ignite Sickle Cell Initiative has been advocating for their inclusion in the state since 2021. According to…
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Gabriel Magalhaes headed Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners overcame the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to extend their north London derby dominance. Mikel Arteta's side were without skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury suffered on Norway duty, while Rice served a suspension for…