FG, stakeholders synergise to up-scale sorghum production, dominate int’l market
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria currently occupies third place in global sorghum production after the United States of America and India, the Federal Government and stakeholders, weekend, synergized and brainstormed to up-scale sorghum production and how to dominate the international market. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information, Theodore […]
Man United beat Man City 2-0 to end 21 games unbeaten run
Manchester United ended Manchester City’s English top-flight record winning streak of 21 games in all competitions with a 2-0 derby win at the Etihad on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’s early penalty and Luke Shaw’s first Premier League goal for three years moved United back into second place, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders City. A landmark […]
Police kill four Sea pirates in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command yesterday said it has killed four Sea pirates terrorising Iwukpom/Opolum water channel in Ibeno local government area.
Opposition claims victory as Ivory Coast counts votes
Ivory Coast’s main opposition party on Sunday claimed victory in legislative elections in the West African nation, alleging that preliminary results were riddled with irregularities. “We think we have around 128 seats with our allies” in the 255-seat National Assembly, top party official Niamkey Koffi told a news conference in the economic capital Abidjan the […]
NPFL match day 14 results
An overview of the are results of Match Day 14 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday.
With digital skills, PLWD should be job employers, rather than job seekers – Pantami
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has said that with adequate knowledge, skills and resources, Persons Living with Special Needs can be job employers, rather than job seekers. The Minister stated this at the closing ceremony of the 5-day training programme for People Living With Disabilities […]
PIB must address delisting of Cross River as oil producing State — Gov Ayade
Cross River State governor, Prof Ben Ayade has tasked National Assembly to handle related Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, and other issues related to the bill with circumspection to avoid contentions that are likely to trail its ultimate passage into law.
Cattle Rearing: Lagos butchers seek 50,000 hectares of land for ranching
The Lagos State Butchers Association has requested the provision of about 50, hectares of land from the Lagos State Government for ranching and rearing herds of cattle in the state.
How Nigeria can repay huge Chinese loans — VON DG
The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has said that Nigeria has enough potential to repay its debt obligations to China through food export.
LG polls: One killed in Delta community
By Ochuko Akuopha THERE was confusion at Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State during Saturday’s council election in the area, as one Mr. Muvi Unagha was reportedly shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen. It was learned that the deceased was shot at a popular drinking joint in the community while […]
2023: Imo APC Rep supports Igbo presidency
Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Procurement, Hon. Uju Kingsley Chima has thrown his weight behind the clamour for Nigeria’s president of Igbo in 2023.
