Conduct LG polls without delay, IPAC tells Obiano
THE Anambra State branch of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, yesterday called on Governor Willie Obiano to set machinery in motion for the conduct of local government election in the state to bring governance to the grass root.
Implement FG’s policy on digital economy, Minister urges states, LGs
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has urged states and local governments to implement Federal Government’s policy and strategy aimed at developing a digital economy for Nigeria.
‘Black Friday headline worst I have ever seen’ — Solskjaer backs Smalling
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the ‘Black Friday’ headline from Corriere dello Sport on Thursday is the ‘worst front page I’ve ever seen’ after confirming he expects Chris Smalling to return to Manchester United. Smalling is enjoying a spell of fine form since swapping United for Roma on loan in the summer, helping his side to […]
politicians, security agencies important threats to democracy ― YIAGA AFRICA
YIAGA AFRICA has said Nigerian politicians, political parties and security agencies have become important threats to the country’s democracy and must work to hold them to account. The group further urged National Assembly to hold public hearing on the Bayelsa and Kogi election to document alleged electoral impunity, violence and malpractice that characterised the poll. […]
Obaseki’s skills devt drive: Edojobs train 150 youths on paint design, production
The Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has trained over 150 youths in the state on paint design and production, in furtherance of the Governor Godwin Obaseki -led administration’s vision to tackle the high rate of unemployment in Edo State through skills acquisition and empowerment programs. According to Head Edojobs, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, the skill […]
NPFL: Nwagua says win in Uyo marks turning point For Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars forward Nyima Nwagua says his side’s 2-1 win away to Akwa Starlets FC of Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday, marks the turning point for the four-time champions to launch a challenge for another title. Coach Ibrahim Musa had come under fire from fans as his side were without a win […]
EFCC arrests cleric over N3million, $24,000 Fraud
The Kaduna Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Mallam Abdulrashid Imam for defrauding one Arc. Mohammed Dewu of N3million and $24,000 USD. Dewu had alleged in a petitioner that, sometime in October, 2019 the suspect fraudulently collected money from him claiming to have the supernatural ability to impact Qur’anic knowledge […]
Sowore: SERAP slams DSS over re-arrest, invasion of court
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has strongly condemned what it called violent re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare on Friday, by officials of the Department of State Security Service, DSS, and the apparent “harassment and intimidation of Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu.” Armed DSS officials reportedly stormed the courtroom, […]
Road reconstruction: LASG to shut Mile 2 Tincan Expressway for 72 hrs
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Naomi Uzor The Lagos State Government has announced plans to shut the Mile 2 to Trinity end of Oshodi Apapa Expressway to traffic for 72 hours in order to allow for palliative work on the rehabilitation road project in the axis. Vice Chairman, Presidential Task team on Restoration of law and […]
Japan grants Nasarawa, Kwara $298,000 to boost rice production
By Dirisu Yakubu The Japanese government has signed a $298,095 partnership contract with the Nasarawa and Kwara state governments to boost rice production. The project, an initiative of the Nasarawa Agricultural Development Program, NADP and the Tabitha Cumi Foundation will be implemented in collaboration with Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Olam Nigeria Limited, under the Japanese […]
Agric Revolution: Nanono tasks ARCN, others on useful research works
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, on Thursday, tasked the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, ARCN, and other research institutes on useful research work to actualize agricultural revolution in the country. Nanono gave the charge during a courtesy visit led by the Chairman, Governing Board of NARIs, […]
