Delta keys into FG plan to end open defecation by 2025
By Festus Ahon – Asaba Delta State Government has restated its resolve to key into the Federal Government’s plan to end open defecation across the country by the year 2025. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Martins Okonta stated this during the opening ceremony of a one-day sensitization workshop of stakeholders on Clean Campaign, […]
New Emir: Kaduna govt. confirms receipt of Zazzau kingmakers report
The Kaduna State Government on Friday, confirmed that it had received the report of Zazzau Emirate kingmakers, for the appointment of a new Emir of Zazzau. This is contained in a statement issued in Kaduna by Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai on Media and Communication. The statement said that the Zazzau […]
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu launches N5bn support capital for low-cost schools
Intervention to help mitigate the effect of lockdown LSETF, First Bank float education loan programme By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria has launched N5 billion Post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recovery Support capital for the education sector to support low-cost private schools across the state in mitigating the negative impact of […]
Alleged threat to life: Attempt to tarnish AIG’s image ― Group
By Peter Okutu A student group, the National Association of University Students, NAUS, has said an allegation that Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13, Muhammed Dammalam, threatened the life of a businesswoman, was an attempt geared towards tarnishing the image of the police boss. The businesswoman had petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, […]
Fire razes shops at plank section of boundary market, Ajegunle in Lagos
Traders of the plank section of the boundary market, at the Ajegunle area of Lagos were still counting their loses as fire gutted parts of the market. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that some shops were gutted by fire late Friday night at the plank section of the market. Mr Nosa Okunbor, […]
COVID-19 deaths hit 1,103 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that 1,103 persons have died from Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that there was an increase of 88 cases from the 125 reported on Sept. 24 . According […]
