HYPPADEC trains over 350 Plateau youths in diverse skills
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Over 350 youths in Plateau State are set to get training in 36 relevant skills as sponsored by the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC to improve their socio-economic wellbeing and enable them to contribute towards the development of the State and country. The Managing Director of HYPPADEC, Abubakar […]
10 feared killed in Warri, Ogbomoso auto crashes
10 feared killed in Warri, Ogbomoso auto crashes
Workers raise alarm over security threats at nation’s ports
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has raised the alarm over increasing security threats at the port formations and private jetties across the country, saying they have become very porous for vessels laden with dangerous cargoes such as illicit drugs, arms and ammunition, among others. MWUN blamed the absence of Tally clerks […]
National development and the place of women in politics
By Damilola Bodunde Nothing can be added to the truth that women are key to growth and development of any nation. By their physiological and emotional make-up, they are armed with the tools to make things happen. Women are go-getters. Women are extraordinary managers of men and resources. As mothers, they draw their strength from […]
Mr & Mrs: Fruits or ‘fufu’
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Protecting Nigerians from banned pesticides
RECENTLY, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, debunked a report that 40 per cent of the registered brands of pesticide products in Nigeria were banned or restricted for use by the European Union. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the Agency, remarked that Nigeria will not be a dumping ground for […]
Reps ask NNPC to submit status details of $12bn natural gas pipeline project
By Levinus Nwabughiogu, Abuja The House of Representatives yesterday called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited to make available the report of the implementation, funds utilization and status of the $12 billion 4,128 kilometres Natural Gas Pipeline Project. It also urged the corporation to review the National Gas Master Plan of the project […]
Goya Menor’s Ameno Amapiano sits on first Afrobeat Billboard Chart
By Chinasa Afigbo Goya Menor, a Global Afro-artiste,who recently signed a Distribution deal with Sony Music appears on the first Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart with his hit single “Ameno Amapiano (You Wanna Bamba).”Ckay, WizKid, Fireboy, Omahlay and Tems are currently on the chart as it reflects the 50 most popular Afrobeats songs in the U.S. […]
Ortom furious over armed herders killings in Benue communities
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has expressed anger over the sustained invasion of Benue communities and killing of innocent people by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. The Governor in a statement yesterday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, was reacting to Tuesday’s bloody activities of Fulani herdsmen who reportedly […]
Cartoon: Missed Flight
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Senator Akpan never called anybody dog says Campaign spokesman
Senator Akpan never called anybody dog says Campaign spokesman
