World Bank approves 26 micro projects in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike In its quest to provide quality social infrastructure and improve the standard of living of the rural dwellers in Ogun State, World Bank has approved 26 micro-projects for immediate implementation in13 communities in six Local Government Areas of the State. The General Manager, Ogun State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Engr. […]
US navy attack is presumed terrorism – FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Sunday it is treating Friday’s deadly attack on a Florida navy base as a presumed terrorist attack. The Saudi gunman – who was training at the Pensacola site – killed three sailors before he was shot dead. Special agent Rachel Rojas said the FBI was trying to […]
I won’t contest election again – Goje
Henry Umoru – Abuja A former governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje, said on Sunday he would not contest the election at any level again. Goje, who is the senator representing Gombe central senatorial district, stated this at an empowerment programme tagged: “Goje Empowerment Programme,” at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe. The ex-governor, however, said he […]
Declare state of emergency on sexual violence — Fayemi’s Wife tells FG
Ado-Ekiti-Worried at the increasing rate of sexual violence against women in the Country and the seemingly feeble effort at tacking the scourge, the Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi has called on the Federal government to declare a state of emergency on the menace in the country.
It is against law to declare Uzor Kalu’s seat vacant ― Senate
The seat of the embattled senator, Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North has been declared intact by the Senate. Kalu who is the chief whip of the Senate was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for corruption. The former governor of Abia State according to the Senate spokesperson, Senator Godiya Akwashiki would have his seat retained […]
Christian Chukwu says re-organization is ongoing at Rangers
Former coach of Enugu Rangers, Christian Chukwu has assured the fans of the club that re-organization is currently on-going to get the team back on track after their slow start to the season. The Flying Antelopes have been poor in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with one win, one draw and three […]
I won’t contest election at any level again – Goje
FORMER governor of Gombe state and Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje, All Progressives Congress, APC, Gombe Central has finally withdrawn from politics, saying he will not contest in any election at any level.
Vocational education and training in Xinjiang, righteous-Chinese Envoy
China’s Consul General in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has said the education and training efforts in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are a righteous and innovative measure taken by authorities to eradicate the root causes of terrorism and religious extremism and stop violent terrorist activities from happening.
Obaseki expands Agripreneur scheme to cover piggery, cassava,oil palm production
In a move to sustain the Agripreneur Scheme designed to boost food security and create wealth for farmers in the state, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expanded the scheme to cover piggery, cassava and oil palm production, in more locations in the state. Obaseki disclosed after attending the annual thanksgiving service of Omega […]
Yobe governor suspends monarch for defiling six-year- old boy
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday ordered the suspension of Lawan Mari, the district head of Fannami Ward, Bade local government area of the state, for alleged sodomy with a six-year-old boy. According to a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, the governor has directed […]
Adeboye mourns Reinhard Bonnke
By Sam Eyoboka General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye yesterday mourned the fallen world-renowned German-born gospel Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke. In a terse message from the Office of the General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye said: “We are deeply sorrowed for the loss of our beloved evangelist that has dedicated […]
