Food Security: N14bn FG grant needs technology boost
The recent pronouncement of N14 billion grants for dry season farming by federal government, undoubtedly, is a welcome development, considering that such special grant was unprecedented, especially, when it is targeted at boosting the chances of Nigeria in achieving food sufficiency, particularly in rice production as planed by the federal government.
CHAN S/FINAL: Ghana, Nigeria in titanic clash
West African giants Ghana and Nigeria will revive their rivalry today in the semi-final of the 2014 African Nations Championship. But this showdown will be without high-profile foreign-based players and rather restricted to players in the domestic leagues as the tournament rules dictates.
End of road for Nigeria – Ghana coach
An upbeat Local Black Stars Coach, Maxwell Konadu last night said that Nigeria have come to the end of their fairytale run at the African Nations Championship holding in South Africa.
Abia govt, former Gov Kalu in war of words
ABIA State government has lashed out at the former governor of the state, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, over his attack on it, describing his action as irresponsible.
Adamawa church attack: Death toll rises to 138
The death toll arising from the two separate attacks on a Church in Chakawa village, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State and Kawuri village in Konduga, in Borno State has now risen to 138.
Fashola, Oshiomhole mediate Ogun APC crisis
Governors Babatunde Fashola and Adams Oshiomhole of Lagos and Edo states respectively have been enlisted to wade into the crisis rocking the Ogun state branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
