Kano Rice Business Group aims to  improve the business of rice in Kano

Kano Rice Business Group aims to improve the business of rice in Kano

The rice value chain in Nigeria faces several challenges, ranging from insufficient incentives for local producers and an inability to compete with higher quality imported rice, through to inadequate regulatory and policy frameworks, which, if improved, would stimulate the growth of the sector.
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Edo PDP peace efforts may fail

Edo PDP peace efforts may fail

THE move by the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve its crisis may have hit the rock.
Dr. Sam Ogbemudia, leader of the PDP in Edo South Senatorial District, had, about two weeks ago, hosted a peace meeting with members of the party in his district in Benin to harmonize the factions.

Globacom crashes call rates

Globacom crashes call rates

Globacom has introduced a new tariff plan called “Go Infinito” which offers the rate of 25 kobo per second for calls to every network in Nigeria

Lagos: Industrial Court closes case on  doctors’ strike

Lagos: Industrial Court closes case on doctors’ strike

The National Industrial Court, yesterday, in Lagos, struck out the matter between the Lagos State government and the Lagos chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors on the ongoing strike by the doctors.

Uduaghan is a mistake – Omo-Agege

Uduaghan is a mistake – Omo-Agege

A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, says the incumbent governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is the greatest mistake ever made by political leaders of Urhobo extraction.

How they murdered Kaduna lawyer – Wife

How they murdered Kaduna lawyer – Wife

Unidentified gunmen yesterday shot and killed a Kaduna-based legal practitioner who is also a chieftain of the Niger Delta Peoples Forum, Chief Jimmy Omogbereme, at his Malali residence in Kaduna metropolis.

Why we killed Soboma George

Why we killed Soboma George

Suspected killers of the repentant militant, the late Soboma George, say they killed him because they could not carry out his directive to eliminate Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and the impeached deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Peremobowei Ebebi.

RCCG G.O., Pastor Adeboye got it all wrong (3)

RCCG G.O., Pastor Adeboye got it all wrong (3)

IN Nehemiah we read of the Revival of the Law and of Its Institutions. The entire book focused on the Re-building of the Temple and its Dedication shows forth the revival of commitments to God and His Law. Chapter 10 is a record of the covenant decisions made by Israel to honor the Lord of host. “…We made ordinances for us to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God.

When you have the hots for your daughter’s friend!

When you have the hots for your daughter’s friend!

Dayo was in very high spirit as he drove to the university campus, mentally bonking the array of girls that wiggled their hips on his route. He coursed as he saw his 19 year old daughter in the midst of a few friends.

Kolade harps on national interest

Kolade harps on national interest

Former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Dr Christopher Kolade, CON, weekend, said that if Nigerians continued to treat issues pertaining to national interest as was currently being done, then the future of the country is bleak, even as he carpeted public office holders who ignore their oath of office in their service to the nation.

The North held Nigeria hostage for 35 years, by Jonathan Zwingina

The North held Nigeria hostage for 35 years, by Jonathan Zwingina

If you are tempted to conclude that Senator Jonathan Zwingina is merely supporting President Goodluck Jonathan because of the name-sake mentality, you would be forgiven. However, for this teacher endowed with oratorical skill, his
arguments regarding the raging issue of zoning would be difficult to fault. “You have been president for 35years but you still have appetite for another four years and you are telling the president who has never tested the presidency not
to have appetite! Can you imagine the incongruity in the argument? If occupation of the presidency gives advantage, what more advantage do you need after having it for 35years?

Yes, together, we can deliver

Yes, together, we can deliver

As President Jonathan took the about 40yard walk from the VIP Box, to the blaring sound of music rendered by DBanj,he attempted yahooze dance steps to the rhythm as provided.

IT’S PDP’S SEASON OF DECLARATIONS:  A Party On The March Again

IT’S PDP’S SEASON OF DECLARATIONS: A Party On The March Again

As the self-professed largest party on the continent of Africa, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is on the march again to another presidential contest. There are intrigues at play and each time the party sets about choosing a presidential candidate, there is always tension.

Jonathan to Nigerians at declaration: “If I can make it, you can make it”

Jonathan to Nigerians at declaration: “If I can make it, you can make it”

President Goodluck Jonathan took Nigerians on a 20 minute journey into his early life yesterday and declared
that if he was able to surmount all the challenges on his path to become President today, they (Nigerians) and the country could also prevail over setbacks and achieve greatness under him.