Presidency assures timely release of Ecological fund to states
Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will ensure the timely release of the Ecological Fund to States to address pressing ecological challenges in their localities.
Cartoon: Sarge
Cartoon: Sarge
FG asked to ban use of generating sets by MDAs
THE Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, ERA/FoEN, has advised the Federal Government to ban the use of power generating sets in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, across the country.
We fought well-armed Boko Haram terrorists with one bullet- Civilian JTF
No-one in north-east Nigeria doubts the bravery of the vigilantes. They have helped immensely in putting Boko Haram on the back foot.
But unless their sacrifices are recognised, they could end up presenting a new security threat
AFTERMATH OF YORUBA SUMMIT: Resistance to restructuring fuels separatist s’ claims —Odumakin
The mainstream Yoruba leadership is not asking for Oduduwa Republic. But there are other people who are asking for it and we are saying to them, ‘calm down, let us restructure’
Niger warns of flooding in Benin, Nigeria
The Niger Basin Authority issued a warning Saturday of possible flooding in Benin and Nigeria, two countries downstream on the river, which is currently flooding in Niger.
TROMPCOM LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: I will not be part of a body where people are misled – Oba Ewuare II of Benin
The Oba of Benin however believes that for all intents and purposes, the aims and motives behind the formation of TROMPCON is no doubt good but advises on the need for TROMPCON to be administered fairly and equitably in order to fully accommodate all interest groups
Wenger tells Sanchez to deliver, silence jeering Arsenal fans
Arsene Wenger has called on Alexis Sanchez to deliver on the pitch and silence those Arsenal fans who jeered him during the 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth.
Army warns Boko Haram sympathisers
The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, expressed misgivings over attempts by those it referred to as Boko Haram sympathizers to denigrate its patriotic efforts at decimating the terrorists, checkmating their murderous exploits and clearing them out of the North East.
2019: Only health status can stop Buhari —Amosun
Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunla Amosun, yesterday, said only health status can stop President Muhammadu Buhari from seeking re-election in 2019.
2018 FIFA WCQ: Zambia shall not be free — Mikel
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel said it is important Nigeria beat Zambia in Uyo and cement their qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
