Food security challenge: From Kwara, a lifeline model
The good news is that not long after the project came into being and after surviving some teething problems, it is today being celebrated as a success story.
Govt should partner with NAHCON, NCPC on holy trips
Prayers by the citizens in those holy places cannot be underestimated in the resolutions of critical situations Nigeria has found herself
Fintech sector, having positive disruption – Emetarom, AppZone boss
A few years ago, reaching out to the un-banked in the society was not even an idea, as financial institutions could only reach out to a specific segment of the country due to lack of adequate infrastructure and technology. Products and services were centered on this few due to lack of innovation or technology to drive financial services to the other segment of the country.
Eyo festival: History and features
THE distinctive symbolic festival and the heart of traditionalism in Lagos, Adamu Orisa Play, otherwise known as Eyo masquerade trooped out to the streets of Lagos Island, popularly called Eko (hinterland of Lagos) on Saturday, May 20, 2017 to mark the 50th Anniversary of Lagos State. The state was established on May 27, 1967 and has commenced events marking the celebration of the Golden Jubilee since April 8, 2017. Mr. Habeeb Fasinro, Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee’s Co-chairman in a statement, confirmed that the Eyo festival will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). However, this year’s festival will be the 68th in the history of Eyo.
Customs lifts Maritime Cup for the 5th time
Nigeria Customs Service on Friday defeated the Nigerian Navy 2-0 to become the winners of the 2017 Annual Ships and Ports Maritime Cup competition.
4 killed, 50 houses destroyed, as Ebonyi, C-River communities clash
ABAKALIKI—NO fewer than four persons were, yesterday, reported killed following a deadly clash between Ofunakpa Inyimagu community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and its counterpart in Nsobo community in Obubra council area of Cross River
Ajimobi, wife celebrate media aide, Yomi Layinka, at 60
Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Wednesday, extolled his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, for standing by him during the 2011 and 2015 governorship electioneering that culminated in his becoming the first two-term holder of the office. The governor gave the encomiums during a private thanksgiving service organized by his media aide to mark his 60th birthday, at his residence, Jericho, Ibadan.
One dead, houses burnt, 19 arrested, as Okorocha’s hometown burns
OWERRI—One person was confirmed dead, houses burnt and no fewer than 19 persons arrested, as violence erupted at the Imo State Governor’s country home, Ogboko.
Omare-led IYC faction rejects reconciliation c’ttee report
THE Eric Omare-led faction of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, IYC, has rejected the Chief Joshua Fumudoh-led Ijaw Eminent Persons Committee set up by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State to resolve the crisis rocking the IYC, saying that it has rather caused further division among Ijaw youths.
Our Summit University not only for Muslims — Ansarud-deen
THE Ansarud-deen Society of Nigeria has said that the newly inaugurated University Summit Offa, though, an Islamic faith-based University, would not discriminate either in employment or admission along ethnic, religious or political lines.
NNPC, Bayelsa govt to build power plant
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, said that it has entered into a partnership with the Bayelsa State Government to build a power plant in the state.
