Africa’s first agricultural electronic centre launched in Ibadan
Inspired by the determination to make precision farming more accessible and affordable to farmers anywhere on African soil, a leading agribusiness expert, Azeez Oluwole, has launched Africa’s first agricultural electronic centre in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
MAY DAY: Review upward pension, workers salaries NICOT tells Buhari
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Emre Magboh, yesterday called on the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to review upward the salaries of Nigerian workers as well as that of pensioners in the country. Magboh, spoke in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri, from his […]
Suspected Okada thief burnt to death by angry mob in Ilorin
A suspected motorcyclist theft specialist met his waterloo on Friday in Ilorin as an angry mob around Maraba area of the state capital set him ablaze for allegedly stealing a motorcycle popularly called okada
Pochettino optimistic Mbappe will be fit for Man City clash
Kylian Mbappe should be fit to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino says. The France star sat out the 2-1 Ligue 1 win over Lens on Saturday after sustaining a calf injury in the first-leg loss to Pep Guardiola’s side earlier this week. In […]
May Day: Kwara Labour Unions insist on N30,000 minimum wage
Workers in Kwara state under the aegis of Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) seized the Workers Day celebration yesterday to reiterate their demand for implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage, insisting that the demand is non-negotiable
Why Borno Govt is delaying payment of promotion benefits – HoS
Mr Simon Malgwi, the Borno Head of Civil Service, has said that the delay in the payment of workers promotion benefits was caused by anomalies discovered in some promotions. Malgwi made this known on Saturday in Maiduguri while addressing workers during activities to mark the International Workers Day at state NLC secretariat. He […]
Police apprehend murder suspect, 3 car snatchers in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has nabbed a middle-aged man, Akpos James, over alleged killing of policemen at an eatery in Ughelli in January. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Warri. Bright said the suspect was apprehended by the command’s Special […]
UPDATED: Only 8 injured, 2 died in Imo truck accident – Police
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The Imo State Police Command, Saturday said that only eight persons were injured and two other persons died in an accident involving a truck loaded with chippings at Nkwo Mmiri market in Nwangele local government area of Imo State. The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Orlando Ikeokwo, disclosed […]
Insecurity: Bandits, kidnappers now have monopoly of violence – Alaafin Oyo
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, yesterday, expressed displeasure over the dimension insecurity has taken in Nigeria even as he insisted that bandits and kidnappers now have monopoly of violence.
Security threats have been contained, Uzodinma assures Imo residents
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged people to go about their businesses without fear as the security threats in the state have been contained. Uzodinmma said this on Saturday during a live broadcast in commemoration of the workers day celebration in Owerri. “You would have noticed that disgruntled politicians in concert with militants and […]
Workers’ Day: Sanwo-Olu promises to create 395,000 with monthly earning of N55,000
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed commitment of his administration to create at least 395,000 jobs in the next few months, with an average monthly wage of N55,000 above N30,000 National Minimum wage.
11 arrested as Yoruba Nation’s agitators defy Police, hold rally in Abeokuta
*Say its Yoruba Nation or nothing *Our arrested members were released when Police saw massive crowd – Ilana Omo Oodua By Dapo Akinrefon THE Police, on Saturday, clashed with members of Ilana Omo Oodua in Abeokuta, Ogun State during a rally organised to drum-up support for the actualisation of Yoruba Nation. The group, under the […]
Infertility affects African men, women equally – Experts
…As Merck Foundation seeks end to stigma By Chioma Obinna With 85 per cent of infertility caused by untreated infectious diseases in Africa, experts have stressed the need to end the stigma associated with female infertility as it affects both men and women equally. Findings in Africa have shown that infertility remains a major cause […]
NASS remains committed to welfare of Nigerians — Lawan
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment during his address at the 2021 May Day celebration on Saturday in Abuja. Lawan was represented at the event by Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, Vice Chairman of the Media and Public […]
RCCG inaugurates biggest intensive health care centre in Ondo State
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has inaugurated a new intensive care centre in Ondo as a support to the healthcare system in the state. The project, executed through the charity arm of the church, His Love Foundation (HLF), is in keeping with the church’s commitment to give people access to […]
We die alone, bury our people alone, what we get are statements from govt – Kukah
…Educates them on what to do By Nwafor Sunday The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has again hit at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration over the rising security situation in the country. The vocal Bishop in his speech today, frowned at the government’s attitude to the death of fellow citizens, murder by bandits, […]
