The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved augmentation of N8.39billion for the completion of the Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Makera Road. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, when he briefed State House correspondents on outcome of Council meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. He explained...
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BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Recent statistical findings from a Non Governmental Organization, Breakthrough Action, has revealed that no fewer than 18 persons die because of Tuberculosis (TB) every hour in Nigeria. The NGO who decried that Nigeria is pathetically ranked 1st in TB burden in Africa and number 6...
Namibia has allocated 20 million Namibian dollars (1.4 million U.S. dollars) to fight a locust outbreak that has so far invaded seven regions and destroyed over 700,000 hectares of land, an official said on Wednesday. The locusts, which began to appear in two Kavango regions, have left a trail...
The Taliban’s refusal to participate in a high-level conference on the Afghan peace process in Turkey had proved that it is not ready for a political settlement. The General Director of the Afghan presidential administrative office said on Wednesday. Fazel Fazly wrote in a series of tweets that whenever...
The European Union (EU) has begun the implementation of its new €100 million humanitarian initiative in support of the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in Africa. The spokesman of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Modestus Chukwulaka made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the...
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), wants the Nigerian Army to adopt 21st century military infrastructures and technology in enhancing national security as warfare was no longer physical. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, made the call on Wednesday when he received Maj. – Gen. Elvis Njoku,...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting held on Wednesday with the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami in attendance, and the Federal Government keeping mum on overwhelming calls for his removal. President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the meeting which was held at the State House with...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recorded 88 complaints of domestic violence in Kaduna in three months. The State Coordinator, Mr Terngu Gwar, who was represented by the Chief Legal Officer, Mrs Inna Audu, disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna. Mr Gwar...
An Edo Mobile Magistrates’ Court in Okhoro, at Egor Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday convicted 33 persons for operating tricycles without rider’s permit. The Chief Magistrate, Prince Mutairu Oare, convicted the 33 persons and ordered them to pay between N3,000 and N5,000 fine each, after they...
The Federal Government has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) for engaging thousands of youths in humanitarian and volunteer services. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, made the commendation during the peace walk against incessant invasion and kidnapping of students in educational institutions...
By JOSEPH KADIRI, Lagos- Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited continues to be the preferred listing destination for companies seeking to raise capital via corporate bonds, including private companies looking to raise public capital. One of such private companies taking advantage of this opportunity is Emzor Pharmaceuticals which has listed its...
The Police Command in Adamawa has apprehended four suspected kidnappers who reside in Garwayel Village of Hong Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Yola. He said that the suspects, sometime in March, kidnapped Alhaji Yahaya...
File photo of Members of the House of Representatives at a plenary. The minority leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu has joined calls for the removal or resignation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami. This is concerning the Minister’s past controversial comments...
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed off the Headquarters of the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company on Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna and other offices over N464.5 million tax liability. Also sealed off ware the company’s Kawo Area Office, NDA Bus Stop, Unguwan Dosa Service Centre, Kawo Service...
Liverpool owner John Henry has issued a heartfelt apology to the Anfield faithful for what he termed a “disruption”‘ of the now collapsed Super League. A barrage of scathing reactions and remarks from fans, politicians and football authorities have trailed the past week since the announcement of the European...
A South Korean court on Wednesday ruled against South Korean sex slavery victims during World War II. The Court was demanding damages from the Japanese government, contradicting a ruling rendered by the same court three months earlier. A judge at the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the case brought by...
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State on Wednesday applauded Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for setting machinery in motion for the conduct of Local Government elections in July. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) said elections would hold in the...
India has recorded 2,020 COVID-19-related deaths in a single day, as the country continued its attempts to control the latest wave of the pandemic sweeping the globe. Authorities registered approximately 295,000 fresh infections and some 2,020 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Health Ministry data. Both were...
Save the Consumer Initiative, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has appealed to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish its policy of confiscation of card withheld by Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in commercial banks. Mr Aliyu Ilias, Executive Director of the group said this in a statement on Wednesday...
Unidentified gunmen on early hours of Wednesday attacked Adani Police Divisional headquarters in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Commander, Nsukka Area Command, Mr Hassan Yahaya, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and said he was already in Adani to see things for...