Agric Minister woos UK investors with rice, maize, cassava, cocoa value chains
…seeks partnership to unlock agric potential By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, has wooed investors in the United Kingdom, UK, with potential of Nigeria’s rice, maize, cassava cocoa, sesame and sorghum value chains including the climatic conditions suitable for food production and profitability. According to a […]
Dangote meets Tinubu in Lagos, says UK visit will open doors
Dangote also said that if nothing is done to stop the crisis in the Middle East, it will create more hardship for the people.
Adeleke outperforms APC’s 12-year rule despite LG fund seizure — Lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ayedaade/Isokan/Irewole Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon. Lanre Oladebo, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke has outperformed the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administrations in the state.
Osun lawmaker resigns from Accord, withdraws decision hours later
A member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Iwo State Constituency, Hon. Adesina Rabiu, has reversed his resignation from the Accord Party just hours after announcing his exit.
Runway collision kills two pilots at New York airport
US aviation investigators, assisted by Canadian counterparts, opened a probe into what appeared to be LaGuardia’s first fatal accident since 1992.
Tinubu’s state visit to UK was strategic – Bianca Ojukwu
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has said that the recent State Visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom marks a strategic reset in Nigeria-UK relations.
2027: ‘A party controlling 31 states can’t fear ADC’ — Gov Sule
The governor revealed that at a recent National Economic Council meeting, an overwhelming majority of state governors had endorsed the state policing initiative, with 35 out of 37 signing up for the policy.
In London, Mbah ignites investors’ interest in Enugu
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has ignited foreign investors’ interest in the state with prospective investors expressing the readiness to immediately key into opportunities across various sectors of the state’s economy.
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19m over sex abuse claim
A woman who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by veteran US entertainer Bill Cosby was awarded more than $19 million on Monday after a civil hearing in California.
EFCC storms Malami’s homes after Atiku’s visit
In a statement, Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media to Malami, accused the EFCC of acting without legal backing and in disregard of an ongoing court process.
Two pilots killed, dozens injured as Air Canada plane collides with fire truck
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport, US authorities said Monday.
10 dead in Niger road crash – FRSC
“Preliminary investigations revealed that 10 persons died, 20 sustained injuries, while three were rescued unhurt.”
Soludo appoints chief of staff, head of service, others
The governor further approved the appointment of Dr Godwin Nnadozie as Special Adviser on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals.
NFF amends statutes, picks Sept. 26 for elective congress
On financial governance, Congress approved Ernst & Young as independent auditor for a four-year term, following a competitive selection process involving seven firms.
Kwara explosion: One dead, mother sustains serious injury, baby unscathed – Police
The incident, which happened on Monday morning, led to the death of a commercial driver, while a nursing mother was critically injured.
UK summons Iran’s ambassador over country’s ‘reckless’ actions
Two Iranians appeared in court in London on Thursday accused of spying on the Jewish community in London on behalf of Tehran, including by allegedly carrying out reconnaissance of potential targets such as a synagogue.
