Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Zulum visits Agric Minister, allocates land for RUGA project in Borno

Bode July 12, 2021

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday visited the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alh. Mohammad Sabo Nanono in Abuja, towards domesticating the Federal Government’s programme on Rural Grazing Area otherwise known as ‘RUGA’ project. Governor Zulum informed the minister that he...

Emir Of Kajuru regains freedom after one night in kidnappers’ den

Bode July 12, 2021

The Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu,who was kidnapped by armed bandits has regained his freedom, authorities has confirmed on Monday. He was released at about 5 pm, after spending a night in the custody of the bandits, hours after they demanded a N200 million ransom. It is however not...

Kwara workers gets Federal Mortgage Bank house renovation loans

Bode July 12, 2021

By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Civil servants in Kwara State on Monday received loans for the renovation of homes owned by them from the Federal Mortgage Bank. The beneficiaries, four hundred and sixty three in number had earlier contributed 2.5 percent of their basic income through the National Housing...

49 killed in terrorists attack in Niger Republic

Bode July 12, 2021

About 5 civilians, 4 soldiers and 40 terrorists were killed on Sunday in a clash in Niger’s restive southwest region near the border with Mali, the government said. Around 100 heavily armed “terrorists” riding motorcycles attacked the Tchoma Bangou village, striking around 3 pm Sunday, Niger’s Ministry of Defence...

PRIVATIZATION: BPE generates N1trillion from 234 transactions, expects N493bn proceeds in 2021

Bode July 12, 2021

By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has so far generated a total of N1trillion proceeds from 234 transactions from the privatization programme of the Federal Government. Director-General of the agency, Mr. Alex Okoh, who made this known at a media briefing in Abuja on...

Yobe Govt. assists 191 windstorm victims with relief materials – SEMA boss

Bode July 12, 2021

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said that the state government had assisted 191 victims of windstorm and flood disasters in Karasuwa local government area. Dr Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of SEMA, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu....

“You stand on the shoulders of gaint” – Osinbajo tells Nigeria Olympics team

Bode July 12, 2021

By DAVID IROJA, Abuja – As Team Nigeria to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics prepares to leave the shores of the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called on the team to replicate the outstanding performances of past Nigerian Olympians, noting that “you stand on the shoulders of giants.”...

Federal High Court to begin 2021 annual vacation, July 26

Bode July 12, 2021

The Federal High Court will begin it’s 2021 annual vacation on July 26. A circular from the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Tsoho, sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that the vacation would end on Sept. 17. “Pursuant to the provisions of Order 46,...

Efficiency: Nigerian Army promotes gender mainstreaming

Bode July 12, 2021

The Nigerian Army has expressed commitment to ensure gender mainstreaming in all its operations to achieve efficiency and enhance professionalism in the service. Brig.-Gen. Lukman Omoniyi, Acting Director, Civil Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, announced this at the maiden Sensitisation Workshop on: “Gender Mainstreaming for Enhanced Professionalism in the Nigerian...

UNILORIN to host universities’ Karate championship from Aug. 9 — Sports director

Bode July 12, 2021

The Management of the University of Ilorin has announced that the institution was set to host the third All Nigerian Universities Open Karate Championship scheduled for Aug. 9 to Aug. 13, an official has said. Prof. Olufunmilola Dominic, the University’s Director of Sports, disclosed this in Ilorin on Monday,...

Minifootball AFCON: Nigeria will win next games, lift trophy, assures Coach Edaba

Bode July 12, 2021

Mr Fabian Edaba, the Head Coach of the Nigeria Minifootball National Team, has solicited for prayers from Nigerians to enable the team win its next two games so as to lift the trophy at stake. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, Edaba said that with enough support, the...

Carpenter in court for unlawfully restraining 11-year-old girl

Alleged kidnap: LASG re-arraigns man 6 years after

Bode July 12, 2021

The Lagos State government on Monday re-arraigned one Victor Udoh, who allegedly kidnapped a child, at the Igbosere High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). The defendant whose residential address was not given, is facing trial on a count charge of abduction, preferred against him by the Lagos...

Court fixes July 16 for suit challenging Gov Matawalle’s defection

Bode July 12, 2021

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed July 16 to hear a suit challenging the defection of Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after listening to the ex-parte motion of the plaintiffs’ counsel, Kanu Agabi, SAN, praying...

Global economy to recover faster in 2H – Report

Bode July 12, 2021

The global economy is likely to recover at a faster pace in the second half of the year, according to a report by the Bank of China (BOC). In the relevant report on the economic and financial outlook for the third quarter, the BOC Research Institute said it expected...

Abductors of Emir of Kajuru demand N200 million ransom

Bode July 12, 2021

Abductors of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, are demanding the sum of N200 million ransom before his release would be granted. Recalled that the monarch was kidnapped by bandits in the wee hours of Sunday along with 13 of his family members, including two grandchildren. While disclosing the...

Emir of zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris the 18th Emir of Zazzau

Emir of Zazzau tasks media managers on professionalism

Bode July 12, 2021

The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has tasked media managers in the country on professionalism towards enhancing cohesion and national unity. He made the call at his palace on Monday in Zaria during a courtesy visit by the management of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna...

FCT Minister of State inaugurates committee on fertilizers procurement, others

Bode July 12, 2021

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal Capital Territory, Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has inaugurated a ministerial committee to determine modalities for the procurement of fertilizers and agricultural inputs for the 2021 farming season. While inaugurating the 5-Member committee, the minister charged members to ensure that they...

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Bauchi Govt engages 10,000 hunters to help tackle insecurity

Bode July 12, 2021

ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – In a bid to assist security agencies in tackling kidnapping, banditry and other crimes, the Bauchi State Government said it has registered and engaged 10,000 hunters across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Security, Alhaji Umaru Alkaleri, who disclosed this in...

Military deployed to tackle unrest over jailed ex-president, Jacob Zuma

Bode July 12, 2021

South Africa is deploying the military to tackle riots that have broken out over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. Shops were looted and buildings set on fire on Monday as Zuma challenged his sentence at a hearing in the top court. At least six people have been...

Zuma: Union advises Nigerians to be vigilant as protests engulf South Africa

Bode July 12, 2021

The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), has urged Nigerians living in South Africa to be vigilant and adopt safety and security measures as protests spread over the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma, 79, was jailed for defying a court order to testify before a state-backed inquiry probing...