FG establishes 2 Songhai-styled integrated farm projects in Edo
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) on Sunday launched two integrated farm projects in Okpe and Uneme Nekhua both in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo as part of the Federal Government’s efforts at boosting agriculture in the country.
Wike redeems N171m scholarship pledge to Nigeria Legion
..Seeks establishment of enduring reward system for war veterans By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has redeemed his pledge of N171 million to the Nigeria Legion meant for scholarship for children of former war veterans. In a statement in Port Harcourt by the Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Kelvin […]
Kano agric project to spend $3.33 on 100,000 farmers
Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, and the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, KNARDA, have launched collaboration for the implementation of agricultural interventions worth 3.23 million US dollars.
Pomp, colour as Nneka ‘the Pretty Serpent’ premieres
By Juliet Ebirim It was all about vainglory and lascivious enticement at the themed premiere of one of the most anticipated movies of the year, ‘Nneka The Pretty Serpent’ as guests stunned the black carpet on Sunday, 13th December at Genesis Cinemas, Palms Mall, Victoria Island. ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ was the theme of the […]
Hold kidnappers of Kankara schoolboys accountable, US urges Nigeria
The United States (U.S.) on Thursday condemned the abduction of hundreds of children by gunmen from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, on Dec. 11 and urged the government to hold those responsible accountable ” to the full extent of the law”. The U.S. Department of State condemned the abduction in a statement issued […]
Insecurity: Buhari sued over refusal to sack service chiefs
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to sack all the service chiefs over their alleged failure to curb insecurity in the country. In the suit that was lodged by the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in Adamawa State, Alhaji Said […]
FCT judiciary launches ‘e-filing, case management system
The FCT Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Ishaq Bello, on Thursday, launched an e-filing and case management system to improve justice delivery in the FCT. The application manages the entire case process, from the point of filling to the point when the case is decided. The CJ said this was an effort to improve justice delivery, […]
As COVID-19 vaccines launch, digital certificates seen deepening inequalities
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out worldwide, a push for identity proofs and digital certificates risks excluding poorer and vulnerable groups from vaccination and the benefits that come with it, according to rights experts. India announced guidelines this week for the first phase of vaccinations for about 300 million people, requiring eligible recipients to first […]
Posthumous Birthday: Fanfare as reps member, associates celebrate late Ajimobi with novelty match
CELEBRATION of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s 71st posthumous birthday continued on Thursday, with a novelty match between Akorede Local Government team and Idi-Ayunre team, where the former triumphed with two goals.
U countries to start vaccinating against virus from December 27
Countries in the European Union are to start vaccinating people as of December 27, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. Some countries will begin rolling out the vaccine on December 28 or 29, von der Leyen said in a tweet, adding, “We protect our citizens together. We are #StrongerTogether.” The plan depends on […]
COVID-19: NCDC releases new guidelines for public health leaders, business owners
Says continued spread of virus putting pressure on health systems By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday, raised the alarm that the continued spread of COVID-19 was putting increased pressure on the country’s already fragile health systems as well as the economy even as it released new advisory for Public Sector […]
2021 budget: Reps approve FG’s request to extend timeline for capital projects implementation
House of Representatives, Wednesday gave its nod to the request by the Federal Government to extend the timeline for the implementation of capital projects in the 2020 budget.
Nigeria records 1,145 new COVID-19 cases, one death
***Records 1,145 cases, 1 death By Chioma Obinna Nigeria on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic crossed 1,000 daily COVID-19 infections with 1,145 new confirmed cases of the disease and one death. On Wednesday, December, 16, the country had recorded a total of 930 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second-highest daily infections since […]
Ondo tops Lassa fever cases in Nigeria, records 80 deaths in one year
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Lassa fever has killed over 80 persons in Ondo state within the last one year, the state government has revealed. Health commissioner, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye disclosed this in Owo during a road walk sensitization on the eradication of Lassa fever in the state. Adeyeye noted that despite the fatalities and scare […]
FG begins review of Labour Laws – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has commenced the review of the nation’s Labour Laws to meet what obtains globally.
Take welfare of Nigerians seriously, Gbajabiamila charges leaders
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has charged Nigerians in positions of authority to develop the culture of giving back to the people.
