THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, weekend, expressed worry over renewed activities of rice smugglers as it will jeopardize Federal Government’s gains in boosting local production of the commodity.

By Elizabeth Osayande The 7th edition of the annual Total Woman Conference, TWC, tagged:” Welcome to wholeness,” is set to hold Saturday, November 20, in Lagos, Nigeria. TWC, an annual event targeted at  females between ages 15-35, is  aimed to inspire young women to live a chaste, focused and purposeful life. Speakers for the conference […]

Kano Executive Council has given approval for the completion of the multi-million naira long abandoned Janguza-Durum-Kabo-Karaye Road awarded in 2010

AS the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Saturday, conducted the long awaited Anambra Governorship election, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, commended voters over their enthusiasm and resilience by coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise despite security concerns.

COLLATION and declaration of the winner of the Anambra governorship election was last night suspended by the returning officer, Professor Florence Obi, saying the exercise would be completed after a supplementary election in Ihiala.

COLLATION and declaration of the winner of the Anambra governorship election was last night suspended by the returning officer, Professor Florence Obi, saying the exercise would be completed after a supplementary election in Ihiala.

*…as Seye Ogunlewe, Wale Edun laud initiative By Bose Adelaja Lagos East Senatorial District under the representation of Senator Tokunbo Abiru of All Progressives Congress, has flagged off a business clinic for over 1,000 entrepreneurs to run profitable businesses.  The event is powered by the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru in conjunction […]

By Bose Adelaja Top petroleum companies in Africa, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, and Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) are among the leading organisations to bag the the Africa Safety Awards for Excellence (AfriSAFE) taking place in Lagos on Friday, November 12. The event holds at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island by 4pm. AfriSAFE Chief Executive […]

Niger Delta agitators have urged the Federal Government to investigate the recent siege to Justice Mary Peter-Odili’s house and not to sweep it under the carpet.

•Mulls withdrawing from unsecured schools By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA THE Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, weekend, said it has lost about 800 teachers to insecurity in the Northeastern part of the country. The NUT also said it would withdraw its members and children from schools that do not have adequate security. National President of the […]

Renowned mixed media artist and environmental scientist, Olu Amoda, in an exhibition titled “Carte Blanche” which began Thursday, November 4, 2021 and runs till January 29, 2022, is showcasing his works at Art Twenty One, a contemporary art space in Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

.Distributes knowledge pack to trainees … Announces N100m constituency Intervention revolving loan for MSMEs By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Chairman, Senate Committee on industries, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Monday organized a capacity development training for 1000 Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises, MSMEs in the Lagos East Senatorial district. Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial in the […]

Alas! The scythe in futility,
tried to scratch off one name
But O! it remains legible.

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo State, Prof Adesegun Fatusi, has said there is no going back on the hike in tuition fees of the institution.

Pension Funds Administrators (PFAs) are now downsizing their investments in state governments’ bonds amidst fears that the states’ financial stability and their commitment to pensions are questionable.