Benue Assembly approves supplementary budget of N20.682bn
The Benue House of Assembly on Friday passed the 2020 supplementary budget of N20.682 billion. The supplementary appropriation b ill was passed during plenary after a clause-by- clause consideration of the bill by a committee chaired by the House Speaker, Mr Titus Uba. READ ALSO: US professor who posed as black woman quits university Leading […]
Court sentences four traders to 3 years in prison for theft
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama in Jos on Friday sentenced four traders to three years imprisonment for conspiracy, trespass, house breaking and theft. The convicts are Bashir Tukur, 20, Nawas Rabiu, 18, Mutar Umar, 20 and Abdullahi Isaq, 22. The Judge, Lawal Suleiman, sentenced the four traders after they pleaded guilty. He, […]
Road accidents kill 40 in Adamawa — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Adamawa says no fewer than 40 persons died in road accidents between September and December 9. The corps also states that 203 other persons sustained various degrees of injury. Mr Ocheja Ameh, FRSC Adamawa Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Yola, that […]
Nasarawa APC gets new Chairman, adopts former exco into caretaker committee
By David Odama, Lafia Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule, Thursday announced the appointment of John Mamman as new Caretaker Committee Chairman of the ruling APC in Nasarawa for the period of six months in the State. The appointment of the new committee Chairman followed the gruesome murder of the former party Chairman, Philip Shekwo by […]
Lagos APPEALS sets rules for farmers’ financial contracts
By Jimoh Babatunde Lagos State Agro-Processing Productivity, Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support, APPEALS, has revealed that it will ensure that farmers do not get into financial contracts that they will not be committed to. The State Project Coordinator, APPEALS, Mrs Oluranti Sageo-Oviebo, disclosed this at the graduation of the first batch of 50 beneficiaries under […]
LG elections: NDLEA screens 250 candidates in Kano, finds drug abuse symptoms
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has screened no fewer than 250 candidates of political parties for drug addiction in Kano State. The candidates are for the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The NDLEA Commander in Kano State, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Friday that […]
No Mask; No Entry: Nigeria and Mediocrity
One feature of “the new normal” is the constant use of face masks. This act is one of the measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 globally. Characteristic of Nigeria and Nigerians, this gesture has become a mere custom which serves no sincere cautionary purpose.
Banditry: Buhari’s aide, others demand special elite force on Northern highways
By Omeiza Ajayi The Unity in Diversity Forum, a platform for youths from diverse political, ethno-religious and professional backgrounds has called for the deployment of “special elite forces” on all highways in the North as a way of stemming banditry and other criminal activities in the region. The Forum which organises an annual Roundtable on […]
Family planning: 27% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate possible — health minister
Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, says achieving the 27 per cent Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) by 2024 is possible. Ehanire said this while launching a book entitled “Family Planning for A More Productive Nigeria,’’ at the ongoing Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2020 in Abuja. He expressed willingness to continue to collaborate with relevant partners […]
Fecent Ricco unlocks ‘Go Sokoto’ visual, Afrocalm Vibes EP
Fecent Ricco has unleashed visual for ‘Go Sokoto’. Go Sokoto is a melodious danceable afrobeat sound that’s off ‘Afrocalm Vibes Vol.1’ dropping 18th December. Fecent Ricco has been preparing for it for a long time, and he was happy with the songs and the production. He proved himself with the first EP ‘Let’s Blow Abeg’, […]
CBN releases categorisation for payment system
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with its commitment to promote a strong and credible payment system, has approved new license categorisations for the payments system. A circular signed by Mr Musa Jimoh, Director, Payments System Management Department of the apex bank, states that the new framework offers clarity for new and existing […]
JAMB’s rolls out second edition of NATAP-M Award to promote excellence
In an effort to promote excellence in tertiary institutions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has increased by 150 per cent, the value of its National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M Award). The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the disclosure in an interview with the Newsmen on Friday in Lagos. According […]
Emerging technology top on FG’s digital economy agenda – Minister
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami says exploiting emerging technology remains top on the Federal Governments’ agenda for developing a digital economy. Pantami said this on Friday via a webinar on Artificial Intelligence organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The teleconference had the theme: “Moving Ahead, The Future is Artificial intelligence (AI).” […]
StarTimes lines up refreshing kiddies programmes for Christmas
Christmas is never a season only for adults to rest and enjoy. For kids, aside from Christmas cloths, the inspiring programmes on TV are triggers to create lasting festive memories. With over eight cartoon channels on the most affordable pay-TV platform, StarTimes has lined up exciting content for kids of all ages during this festive […]
Offa Poly student bags nine months imprisonment over internet fraud
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of an Ilorin High Court has sentenced a 23 year old HND 1 Student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Oladipo Opeyemi Juwon to nine months imprisonment over his involvement in internet scam. The sentence followed his arraignment by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and […]
Reps want interest-free banking in Nigeria
***As House passes finance bill for third reading By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday unveiled plans to adopt non-interest banking services in Nigeria as part of efforts to stimulate the nation’s economy. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Kabir Tukura. The lawmaker, in the course of reading his […]
