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AfDB approves over $27m loan to establish Kom Ombo Solar Power Plant in Egypt

Bode March 4, 2021

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $27.2 million in loan financing for the design, construction and operation of a 200 MW photovoltaic Solar Power Plant at Kom Ombo, in Upper Egypt on the river Nile. The project is expected to lower electricity costs for businesses and...

I am ready to resign if that will bring peace to Zamfara – Gov Matawalle

Bode March 4, 2021

The Zamfara State’s Governor, Bello Matawalle says he is ready to resign as governor of Zamfara if that will bring peace to the state. Matawalle who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today stated this when asked if he is intimidated by the Federal Government’s declaration of a...

Borno Court jails 2 youths for raping a lady inside her farm

Bode March 3, 2021

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- Justice Alkali Wakkil of Borno State High Court, setting in Maiduguri has convicted two Youths, Shuaibu Isa and Jibrin Yuguda all from Shani LGA for the offence of abetment and act of gross indecency contrary to sections 85 and 285 of the Penal Code Laws...

Dealboku releases mobile app, begins sale of phones and accessories

Bode March 3, 2021

Dealboku (https://dealboku.com), Nigeria’s leading online services and products deals market place has launched its mobile app. It is now available on Google play store.(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dealboku.mobileapplication). Project director of Dealboku, Mrs Hannah Atomode, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the iOS version of the mobile app would be available soon...

NSE engages issuers to deepen activity in ETF market

Bode March 3, 2021

TENEBE ANTHONIA, Abuja- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has engaged with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Issuers’ in the Nigerian capital market consistent with its commitment to deepen activities in the segment on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. The virtual session highlighted key development areas for the market specifically in terms...

Covid-19: FCT Minister inspects upgrade of oxygen supply facilities at Idu isolation center

Bode March 3, 2021

–Applauds PTF, center’s staff– The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has paid a routine visit to the Idu Covid -19 Isolation and Treatment Center where he inspected the upgraded Oxygen Supply Facilities installed at the Center. Briefing the Minister during the tour, the Ag Secretary...

Gov. Zulum urges FG to seek foreign support in the fight against Boko Haram

Bode March 3, 2021

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to seek support from neighbouring countries in the fight against insurgency. Governor Zulum who stated this on Wednesday at the North East Governors’ Forum held in Bauchi, the State’s capital, noted that joint action is required to end...

Ortom constitutes committee to investigate alleged diversion of palliatives

Killers Terkura Suswam Won’t Escape Justice – Ortom

Bode March 3, 2021

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom in reaction to the incident says killers of Terkura Suswam must be apprehended and brought to justice. Recalled that Terkura Suswam, elder brother to former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam was killed by an unknown gunmen, along side his aide, simply identified as...

Senegal opposition leader, Sonko to appear before judge over rape allegation

Bode March 3, 2021

Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is accused of rape, drove in a convoy surrounded by his supporters to appear before a judge on Wednesday, AFP journalists said. Controversy has dogged Sonko since last month, when Senegalese media reported that an employee at a salon where he went to...

Senate advocates for completion of Abadigba Power Project in Kogi

Bode March 3, 2021

The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Power, to liase with the Federal Ministry of Power and develop necessary steps for immediate completion of the Abadigba -Egwume power project in Kogi. The senate resolution is sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Isah Jibri (APC...

Reps to investigate crude oil allocation under DSDP

Bode March 3, 2021

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the allocation of crude oil under the Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) scheme. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep. Abubakar Yallema (APC-Sokoto) at Wednesday’s plenary. Speaking on the motion, Yallema said it was imperative...

Kenya receives over 1m COVID-19 vaccine doses via COVAX scheme

Bode March 3, 2021

Kenya on Wednesday received the first batch of over one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine via the World Health Organisation (WHO)-led COVAX global distribution facility, officials said. A group of international agencies affiliated with COVAX said this in a joint statement. “Just after midnight this morning, 1.02 million...

Ebonyi Govt warns schools against collecting unapproved WAEC, NECO fees

Bode March 3, 2021

The Ebonyi Government has warned school authorities in the state against the collection of unapproved fees for examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Commissioner for Education, Dr Onyebuchi Chima, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abakaliki at a meeting...

Money laundering: EFCC re-arraigns embattled Justice Ajumogobia, withdraws name of SAN

Bode March 3, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday re-arraigned embattled Judge of the Federal High Court Lagos, Rita Ajumogobia for alleged money laundering Liman. Meanwhile, before her re-arraignment, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Suleiman Suleiman applied to the court to withdraw the name of a Senior Advocate of...

7 anti-coup protesters feared dead as fighting in Myanmar persists

Bode March 3, 2021

At least seven protesters were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday as security forces used live ammunition on the 30th day of demonstrations against February’s military coup. Local media have multiple reports of security forces using force against protesters. The Eleven Myanmar news portal tweeted reports of authorities using tear...

Maj. Gen. Nura takes over as new Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole

Bode March 3, 2021

-Task troops to maintain war mood- By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The new Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD), Brigadier General Adamu Nura has taken over the mantle of leadership and charged troops to maintain war mood inline with the COAS Vision which is to have “a Nigerian Army...

2.3m Nigerians registered for Covid-19 vaccination in less than 24 hours – NPHCDA

Bode March 3, 2021

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Wednesday dispelled fears that people may not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19, noting that up to 2.3m Nigerians have indicated an interest in taking the jabs. Although there are fears over the safety of the vaccines, the Executive Director...

Court fixes May 17 for EFCC’s report in ex-Petroleum Minister’s trial

Bode March 3, 2021

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 17 for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to give a report on how it has complied with the court order in the trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu fixed the date following...

Police arrest man for pouring acid on wife, son in Edo

Bode March 3, 2021

The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday said it has arrested a middle aged man for allegedly bathing his wife and four-year-old son with acid. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), DSP Princewill Osaigbovo, who confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Benin, however, refused to disclose his identity. Osaigbovo...

Minister assures Nigerians of Universal Health Coverage

Bode March 3, 2021

The Federal Government says it will ensure affordable healthcare services to all Nigerians, to accomplish the goal of Universal Health Coverage. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Adeleke MamoraMinister , stated this on Tuesday, at the inauguration of some projects at the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina. Dr Mamora...