BIPC to establish bread production factories in Benue’s 23 LGAs
…targets 5,000 new jobs By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company, BIPC, is to expand its bread production to the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue state to drive down the price of the commodity across the state. The Managing Director of the company, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha who made this known […]
Rising Nigerian artist Don Kuma releases new single ‘Jackie Chan’
Nigerian artist Don Kuma has burst onto the scene with his latest single, “Jackie Chan,” a high-energy track blending elements of Nigerian Pidgin English and the popular Amapiano sound. The song, centered on love and devotion, features upbeat instrumentals, smooth melodies, and a hook that’s bound to stick with listeners. The song portrays Don Kuma’s […]
African farmers confer ‘Honorary President’ on Obasanjo
….smallholder farmers remain backbone of food production – Obasanjo By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FARMERS across Africa under the auspices of Panafrican Farmers Organisation, PAFO, Monday, conferred on the former Nigerian President, Dr Olusegun Obasanjo, with ‘Honorary President’ award. In a brief ceremony in his honour held in Abuja, where the presentation of the prestigious […]
CSOs raise alarm over alleged threat to Nigeria’s democracy
A coalition of 200 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, yesterday addressed what they termed a rape on the country’s constitution which they say is a threat to the security of the nation’s democracy. The coalition represented by the President of Campaign for Democracy, Comrade Ifeanyi Odili and the Executive Director, Transparency and Accountability Network, Dr Dapo […]
Agbaenyi Ikenna joins APC, promises transformative initiatives for Ndi Anambra
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing political representation and driving development in Anambra State, Engr. (Dr.) Patrick-Agbaenyi Ikenna K. has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). With his extensive experience in public service and a keen understanding of the political landscape, his entry is poised to make a significant impact on the future […]
FG’s zero import duty policy faces fresh hurdles amid inflation crisis
By Cynthia Alo Hopes of many low income Nigerians for lower food prices may be dashed as the zero import duty policy on essential food staples appears to have hit fresh hitches. Stakeholders are citing lack of coordination, unclear directives, and underlying agronomic and infrastructural challenges as major obstacles. This comes at the backdrop of a renewed […]
PWAN appoints new MD for Folkland
By Kingsley Adegboye The Nigerian real estate industry has received a significant boost of expertise and leadership with the appointment of Ambassador (Prof. ) Julius Oyedemi as the new Managing Director of Folkland Property Development Company Limited (FPDCL), the construction arm of PWAN Group.This strategic move is expected to drive growth and expansion for PWAN […]
Harris says Trump ‘demeans’ office of US president after use of expletive
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday said her election rival Donald Trump “demeans” the office of the president with his use of coarse language, a day after the Republican insulted her using an expletive.
Grid collapse: ‘Our equipment is outdated,’ TCN MD calls for investment
The Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulaziz has highlighted infrastructure challenges besieging the power sector, noting that much of the equipment is outdated.
La Liga: Barcelona continue stellar form with 5-1 bashing of Sevilla
Red-hot Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre struck twice each as Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-1 on Sunday to stay three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga ahead of next weekend’s Clasico.
How we plan to prevent frequent grid collapses – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it will implement a backup system to prevent nationwide blackouts in the event of a national grid collapse.
Out-of-school syndrome, recruitment for future Boko Haram – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the out-of-school children menace in the country provides a fertile ground for the recruitment of future Boko Haram insurgents if not properly addressed now. Obasanjo said this on Sunday in Bauchi, when he inaugurated the dualised seven-kilometre Awala-Mairuguri Road and 17.70-kilometre Awalah-Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa National Airport Road. […]
Jungle Justice: IGP condemns burning of police station, killing of suspects in Agenebode
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the recent spate of jungle justice in some parts of the country as a dangerous and abhorrent trend.
Immigration CG toured Southwest borders, commits to e-border security, migration management
In continuation of efforts to bolster border security and streamline Migration Management, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap has extended her border assessment tour to Lagos and Ogun States in the Southwest. The tour, according to a statement by NIS spokesperson, KT Udo, is part of the Comptroller General’s fact-finding […]
EFCC has no power of arrest, detention – Fredrick Awkadigwe
Federal and states legislatures make ordinary laws establishing government authorities, and conferring on them with the power to arrest and/or detain civilians, even in periods during which there is not in force a Proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of Nigeria.
NASS proposes reintroduction of 5% excise duty on telecom, betting services
The National Assembly is moving to reinstate a 5% excise duty on telecommunications and betting services in Nigeria, despite the previous exemption granted to the telecom sector by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
