FG eyes N3trn savings as 14m farmers join cassava value chain
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has initiated measures to empower 14 million smallholder farmers as key drivers of the Cassava Bio-ethanol Value Chain Development Project, aiming to reduce fuel import costs and strengthen Nigeria’s bio-economy. This was disclosed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, in a statement signed by […]
Demolition of waterfront properties in Lagos illegal — Falana
HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, tasked the Lagos State government to halt the demolition of waterfront properties, saying such demolition was illegal.
World Bank/FG-supported SPIN project to employ over 2,000 youth – Minister
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, weekend, disclosed World Bank/FG-supported SPIN project to employ over 2,000 youth in Benue State. Utsev made this known during nationwide inspection tour of inspected the proposed World Bank and Federal Government-supported Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project in […]
US withdrawal makes world less safe — WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has expressed deep regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the global health body, warning that the decision would make both the U.S. and the rest of the world less safe.
Police arrest 3 over mob killing of robbery suspect in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the mob killing of a suspected robber in Calabar. The suspects were apprehended by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Dragon Squad, led by CSP Chukwuma Ogini, and are currently in custody at the command headquarters in Diamond Hill as […]
Kano: Gov Yusuf has democratic mandate — KPRA responds to Kwankwaso’s comment
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has responded to recent remarks credited to former Kano State Governor and Senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that such comments risk undermining democratic values and worsening political divisions in the state. The group said the remarks divert attention from governance and the welfare of […]
Again, bandits abduct 6 Kajuru residents
Barely hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held prayers for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, suspected bandits struck again, kidnapping six residents of Unguwar Barkono, Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s strides in health sector, others clear and measurable – Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam
…As Kwara procures state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan, modern 1.5 Tesla MRI machine Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has recorded measurable and visible achievements in the health sector and other areas, Commissioner for Health Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam said on Monday. In a statement issued in Ilorin, Dr. El-Imam said any contrary ratings are mere political […]
Police intercept truck load of 40 bags of explosives in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosives in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital.
Economy: Nigerians now use stove thread, ‘pure’ water sachet to design clothes
One would wonder what has come over some individuals, when you see their great innovations all for the sake of cutting costs.
Iron Broom: Behind APC’s steady rise to dominance
With Friday’s defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, to the APC, the ruling party has hit a new mark in its political dominance of Nigeria.
