Ganduje tasks wealthy Muslims on prompt payment of Zakkat
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has directed Radio Kano and Abubakar Rimi Television station to commence massive public enlightenment campaign on the need for wealthy Muslims to ensure prompt payment of Zakkat (Alms).
Niger Govt. to ban trucks plying state-owned roads
The Niger Government says it will ban heavy duty trucks from plying major state-owned roads in order prolong their lifespan.
Okowa Urges Rice Farmers To Boost Production
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged rice farmers to increase their production to meet with the needs of Nigerians.
Reps condemn Arewa youths ultimatum to Igbos
The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the ultimatum by Coalition of Arewa Youths to Igbos to leave the Northern region of the country.
Expert urges government to make ICT compulsory in schools
Mrs Getrude Kalu, an ICT expert has called on the Federal Government to make Information Communication Technology a compulsory subject and course in schools.
Piracy may force indigenous music to extinction, stakeholders say
Some stakeholders in the entertainment industry on Thursday advised government to fight piracy for indigenous music to thrive and safe them from going to extinction.
Okowa Assures Of His Administration’s Commitment To Fulfilling Electoral Promises
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has assured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to fulfilling his electoral promises.
EFCC re-opens case against ex-President Jonathan’s chief physician
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday in an FCT High Court, Maitama, opened its case against Dr Fortune Fiberesima, former President Goodluck Jonathan’s chief physician.
Comey accuses Trump administration of defaming him, ‘lies’
Former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday accused the Trump administration of defaming him and telling lies about the agency.
Demolition: Technicians seek succour as Lagos House Committee visits sites
Some automobile technicians in Lagos State have appealed to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode and the State House of Assembly to look into their plight, following the demolition of their workshops.
Morocco’s admission in ECOWAS is anti-Nigeria, says Akinyemi
Former External Affairs Minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, on Thursday said that the admission of Morocco into ECOWAS was meant to whittle down Nigeria’s influence in the sub-regional body, and by extension, the world.
