FG, State to fund pilot ranches in Plateau
The pilot scheme of the proposed ranching option of the National Livestock Transformation Plan, NLTP in Plateau State is to be funded by the federal government with the support of the State government, the Secretary of the ranching committee, Professor John Wade disclosed.
Suspected arsonists raze PDP building in Enugu
Chinenyeh Ozor – Enugu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) building in Nsukka local government area of Enugu State has been burnt down by unknown arsonists. The incident is linked to the understanding among candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state. The PDP chairman in Nsukka local government area, Fabian Onah, confirmed this […]
Liberia souring on George Weah at two-year mark
Dominic Kpadeh heaves a hammer over his head to crack a half-tonne rock in a northern suburb of Liberia’s capital Monrovia, knowing his hard labour earns him far less than a year ago. Kpadeh and his colleagues used to go home with $1,000 (900 euros) a month between them crushing rocks for the construction […]
Babagana Mohammed emerges Society of Engineers’ 32nd President
Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has sworn in Engr. Babagana Mohammed as it’s 32nd President. Muhammed, a former chairman of the Victoria Island branch of the Society, was sworn in at an investiture held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on January 11, 2020. Until his current appointment, Mohammed was NSE’s Deputy President and […]
Princess Peters officially release much anticipated ‘URHUESE’ album (photos)
Nollywood actress and gospel artist, Princess Peters have launched her third music album titled Urhuese under Lightworld Productions in an event that brought people from all walks of life in Benin City together. Urhuese is a word in Edo language that means ‘thank you’ and ‘it’s an album of gratitude to God for his blessings, […]
Police in Imo warn against hijacking of PDP protest on Sunday
The police in Imo State has warned against the hijacking of the Peoples Democratic Party nationwide protest on Sunday, noting that it would decisively deal with anybody who hijacks the protest. The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, in a statement said that the protesting PDP members must ensure that nobody or group of […]
Gunmen kill 2 in Kaduna community
Two persons have been killed following an attack on Gora-Gan community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State by gunmen. Mr Elias Manza, the Chairman of the local government area who confirmed the incident, said the attackers opened fire on some youths playing around the village market square on Friday evening. Manza told […]
Police arrest 5, 070 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Edo
The Edo Police Command said on Saturday said that at least 5,070 persons were arrested for various crimes last year. The state Commissioner for Police, Lawan Jimeta, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, said the suspects were arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, murder, fraud, and car theft during the period. Jimeta said 99 […]
One escapes death as uncompleted three storey building collapses in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A tragedy occurred in the early hours on Friday when a three-storey building under construction suddenly, collapsed at number 12, Alasepe Street, Off Community Road, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos. An unidentified person, however, escaped death as he was recovered alive from the debris after being trapped for several hours. Director-General of […]
Edo Police Command arrests 5,070 crime suspects in 2019
The Edo Police Command on Saturday said that it arrested no fewer than 5,070 suspects for various crimes in 2019. The Commissioner for Police (CP) Mr Lawan Jimeta, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Benin that the figure represented the suspects arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, murder, fraud and car theft during […]
China’s ZTE, local telecom firm start 5G technology trial in Uganda
China’s ZTE and MTN Uganda have started 5G technology trial to bring the Standalone 5G network into reality in east Africa as the region awaits its commercial rollout. The companies are the first to roll out the technology in the region Uganda’s Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, who was the chief guest at the launch, said […]
5,070 suspects arrested in 2019 for crimes, says Edo Police Command
The Edo Police Command on Saturday said that it arrested no fewer than 5,070 suspects for various crimes in 2019. The Commissioner for Police (CP) Mr Lawan Jimeta, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Benin that the figure represented the suspects arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, murder, fraud and car theft during […]
How estate coy is creating affordable luxury
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gtext Homes Mr. Stephen Akintayo has reiterated that the vision for Beryl Estate is to create affordable luxury.
Nasarawa Govt. seeks stronger synergy with SWAN
Nasarawa State Government has advocated for a stronger synergy with the state’s chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), toward seeking and promoting opportunities in the sports sector. Othman Bala-Adam, Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, made this known in Lafia on Friday, during a courtesy visit to the ministry by members of […]
Omo-Agege: Isoko group urges IGP to arrest leaders of Coalition of Civil Society Groups
By Etop Ekanem The Isoko Ethnic Nationality Progressive Movement, IENPM, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate, arrest and prosecute the leadership of Coalition of Civil Society Groups and sponsors for allegedly declaring that the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege was tried and convicted in the USA. Briefing newsmen after an emergency meeting […]
Project 002: The wonders of Nigeria (Clinical view)
When duty calls, the vast majority of men sprout emergency wings and fly away to safer heavens where the clarion call of service cannot reach. An anonymous cocoon might be a good temporary place to hide away from the missiles and derision of traducers but it is no permanent place for a champion and certainly not as roomy as a palatial home.
