Agric ministry issues bill of quantity for Federal Govt’s rice palliatives to NASS members
Reprieve has come the way of majority members of the National Assembly, who earlier came under public attack over the controversial Federal Government’s rice palliatives allegedly given to lawmakers for distribution to their respective constituencies. Some constituents had became agitated since the plan was divulged and they didn’t receive any palliative. However, the Federal Ministry […]
Police kill 5 gang members of deadly Otukpo bank robbery in Benue
Police operatives of the Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad deployed to assist the Police Command in Benue State in carrying out a manhunt for criminal elements have gunned down five suspects who participated in a deadly bank robbery in Otukpo.
Landmine blasts kill 10 in Borno
At least 10 people were killed in explosions targeting motorists on a highway in Borno State near the border with Cameroon where jihadists are active, anti-jihadist militia and residents told AFP, yesterday.
Kwara workers issue 14-day strike notice to govt over agreement breach
Public workers in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Joint Kwara Labour Congress, yesterday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government over the alleged refusal to implement the agreement it reached with the union.
Transition: Kogi NYCN unveils week-long activities to celebrate Gov Bello
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kogi state have unveiled a week long activities to celebrate the end of tenure of outgoing governor, Yahaya Bello.
Over 953 NDDC projects abandoned in Rivers, Okocha
No fewer than 953 sundry projects initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, are abandoned across Rivers State over the years.
Bring AFCON as succour to Nigerians – Gov Sanwo-Olu charges Super Eagles
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged members of the Super Eagles to strive and win the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, as a succour to Nigerians from various economic challenges.
180 applicants to participate in Ekiti Enterprise Challenge Programme
No fewer than 180 applicants have signified intention to participate in Ekiti Enterprise Challenge EEC, programme scheduled for January 23 this year.
Soludo suspends monarch for conferring chieftaincy title on Sen Ubah
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has suspended the traditional ruler of Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, Igwe Damian Ezeani, indefinitely for conferring a chieftaincy title on the senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. It will be recalled that Senator Ubah, who recently defected to […]
2024: What we want from our govs — South East rural dwellers
AMID excruciating economic hardship hitting Nigerians, residents of the South East region, particularly those in rural territory, have called on their governors to pay some attention to rural dwellers in their development programmes to alleviate their suffering.
Imo community to train 2,000 youths on skills in N50m initiative
In a bid to combat unemployment and its attendant social vices, two Nigerians living abroad have launched a N50 million project to train 2,000 youths from their community in Ideato South, Imo State.
