FG to pay unemployed youths N20,000 to maintain public infrastructure
As part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s agenda to reduce unemployment rate in the country, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), said that the Federal Government has agreed to pay the sum of twenty thousand naira, (20,000), to unemployed youths, for three months, to maintain public and social infrastructures in the country.
Okowa marks 5 years in office, says God will revive economy
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday expressed optimism that as the world continued to battle the coronavirus pandemic, God would take away the challenge and revive the state and nation’s economies. He stated this at an interdenominational Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office at the Government […]
COVID-19: No suspect is declared wanted in Enugu — Commissioner
ENUGU State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ike Obi has clarified that the state government never declared any suspected carrier of Coronavirus wanted in the state.
South- South, South- West, South- East marginalized in NNPC – PANDEF
PAN-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the mouthpiece of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger Delta, Friday, warned the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which has allegedly sidelined South-South, South-West and South-East from its top management positions, to stop insulting the people of the oil/gas-rich region.
YOBE: Buni approves N200m monthly to pay retirees benefits
Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, said the sum of N200 million has been earmarked every month for payment of entitlements to retirees of the state civil service. This is even as he directed the state ministry of Basic and Secondary education to develop a Quranic education model that will integrate western education as a […]
Court remands man for alleged murder of footballer, Kazeem, in Ogun
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo on Friday ordered the remand of Ogunsoro Niyi, 43, in police custody for allegedly causing the death of a footballer, Tiamiyu Kazeem. The Magistrate, Mrs I.0. Abudu noted that in view of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the court could not order the remand of the defendant […]
Five political parties to participate in Benue’s Saturday LG polls
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Five political parties are expected to participate in Saturday’s local government election in Benue state. The Executive Chairman of Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BESIEC, Mr Terso Loko who made this known in Makurdi said among the parties were the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Labour Party, LP, African Action Congress, […]
Laolu Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration
…..Says Buhari never sacked VP’s aides Mr Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has constantly maintained a proper interaction with Nigerians in the implementation of its policies. He added that the masses are being properly served through the numerous government programmes which remain […]
Interstate Lockdown: Driver abandons vehicle, 21 passengers as FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses
ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travelling through the city to other parts of the country.
MAN UNITED: Shanghai Shenhua softens stance on possible Ighalo loan extension
Manchester United have been handed in a boost in their bid to extend Odion Ighalo’s loan deal at the club, with Shanghai Shenhua softening their stance over the Nigerian’s return. The former Watford striker’s initial deal, which was agreed in January, is set to expire this weekend and the two clubs will have to move […]
10,000 farmers to benefit from World Bank-assisted project in Lagos
No fewer than 10,000 farmers in Lagos State are to benefit from the World Bank-assisted agricultural scheme, under the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support, APPEALS, project.
Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies
Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, he announced Thursday. In a statement released by the senator’s office, Kaine (D-Va.) said that he had the flu earlier this year, but the symptoms lingered after he was prescribed standard medication to treat it. ALSO READ: Former politician […]
Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd
Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police station and set the building on fire.
Gov Sani Bello urge contractors to speed up on-going road constructions in Suleja LG
Governor Sani Bello, the Niger state government has urged contractors working on the Zariyawa and Jubillee roads in Suleja local government to complete the project on time.
SHOCKER! How man, girlfriend stole 64 chickens in Kaduna
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64 chickens.
Messi tips Chelsea‘s Mount as ‘one of the best’
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has tipped Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to become “one of the best” footballers in the world. Mount, who was playing on loan at Derby County last season under current boss Frank Lampard, has been brilliant in his debut Premier League season at Chelsea. The 21-year-old has contributed six goals and four […]
