World Food Day: Obi decries Nigeria’s rising food costs, hunger
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his desire to see Nigeria move from consumption to production, following the recent depressing statistics of hunger among Nigerians.
Ronaldinho, Puyol, Rivaldo, 30 FC Barcelona Legends Set to Storm Ghana for Peace Match
As Ghana prepares for its upcoming presidential election, a global spotlight will soon shine on the capital, Accra, where some of football’s most celebrated icons, including Ronaldinho, Carles Puyol, and Rivaldo, will lead a roster of 30 FC Barcelona legends in a landmark Peace Match against the Black Stars Legends of Ghana.
Cholera: 378 persons die, 14,237 cases reported across 35 states – NCDC
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says as of October 13, 2024, a total of 14,237 cases of cholera have been reported across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, spanning 339 local government areas. The Director General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, who revealed this at a […]
Ekiti Day: How we’ll promote unity, peace — Indigenes
In a historic gathering, the indigenes of Ekiti State are set to host the inaugural EKITI DAY IN ABUJA 2024, an event designed to unite the Ekiti community in the nation’s capital.
2027: With Okotete’s commitment, APC is on pathway to victory – party leaders
Women of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Delta State were ecstatic on Thursday in Asaba as a former National Women Leader, Hon Stella Okotete hosted them to a summit where they were all empowered and rewarded for staying true to the party during the last election. The summit themed ‘Empowered To Serve’ had […]
UNHCR, Connected Advocacy, others proffer grassroots solutions for Climate-induced vulnerability
By Godwin Oritse The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Connected Advocacy, and other Non-Governmental Organozations, NGOs have expressed concerns over communities burdened by social and economic impacts of climate crises. The various group have also concluded plans to host a meeting in Geneva Switzerland with a view to finding solutions to this crisis. The […]
REA secures $750M to boost energy access for 17.5M Nigerians
Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has secured $750 million funding to provide access to 17.5 million Nigerians. Managing Director of REA, Abba Aliyu, revealed that out of the 885 million people without access to electricity globally, 85 per cent lived in sub-Saharan Africa. He spoke in Lagos at the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit themed: ‘Breaking Barriers […]
Why subsidy-free power sector key to Nigeria’s growth – Omoboriowo
By Dickson Omobola Chairman of Genesis Energy Group, Mr Akinwole Omoboriowo II, has expressed satisfaction with government’s decision to put an end to subsidies given to the power sector. Omoboriowo said a country struggling with working capital would find it difficult to keep up with continued subsidisation of the power sector, arguing that it could […]
Govs have hijacked LG funds —Imo stakeholders
By Chinonso Alozie Oweri—Stakeholders from Imo State, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to create a different electoral umpire to supervise local government elections,alleging that governors have hijacked local government funds. They took this decision at a town Hall meeting held in Owerri, organized by the SOS Children’s Villages with the support of the European […]
Torture gang operates in Aji, Enugu Ezike – Atigwe alleges
By Dennis Agbo A Civil Engineer and native of Aji, Enugu Ezike in Igboeze North local government area of Enugu State, Mr. Egiji Atigwe has disclosed that some group of men have turned his community into a den for torture of innocent citizens. Atigwe therefore asked the Nigeria Security agencies, the human rights commission, the […]
My ministry ‘ll establish dedicated clinic within to offer emergency medical services – Pate
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Pate, has said that his ministry would establish a dedicated clinic within to offer emergency medical services. The clinic which he explained, would also take care of workplace injuries, was one of the initiatives being implemented to address and strengthen trauma […]
Water Tourism: FTAN decries frequent boat mishaps on waterways
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) says the frequent boat mishaps in Nigeria’s waterways will discourage local and international tourists
Adeyemi honored with NYAGGI Golden Role Model Award
Ambassador Fadare Ayodele Adeyemi, the Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Realtors, has been recognized with the prestigious NYAGGI Golden Role Model Award for his outstanding contributions to promoting land ownership, youth empowerment, and societal development.
Over 2,000 residents in Ifako Ijaiye benefit from inspire food market
Over 2,000 residents in Ifako Ijaiye benefited from a food subsidy market sponsored by Inspire Lagos Food Market in partnership with Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, held over the weekend.
Keystone Bank, Abia govt train over 1,000 girls on menstrual hygiene, gift them sanitary kits
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Keystone Bank Limited, in partnership with the Abia State Government, last week empowered over 1,130 underprivileged girls across 17 local government areas of Abia State on menstrual hygiene and financial literacy.
Era of Chinese auto brands is here
There was a time in the history of the Nigeria automotive industry that the Japanese brands were never reckoned with
