ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, urged the newly appointed Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Ambassador Ahmed Bamali to consider his appointment as an opportunity for him to rededicate himself to the service of his people. He stated this when he received the Emir who led...
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The World Bank on Friday gave Zambia 25 million U.S. dollars to help the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the World Bank office in Zambia. The funds were approved by the bank’s board on Oct. 20, and would be...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as a welcome development the Thursday broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the ENDSARS protests in some parts of the country. Obasanjo made the commendation during a virtual meeting between Buhari and former Nigerian leaders on Friday. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman,...
First Lady Aisha Buhari on Friday donated cosmetology resettlementitems to widows and vulnerable women in Machina Local Government Area of Yobe to enable them to start businesses.Buhari was represented by her Special Assistant on the Organisation of African First Ladies on HIV and Aids, Mr Mohammed Al-Bashir. She said the gesture was aimed at...
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 1.6 million confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa. The UN health agency gave the update in its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO. WHO stated on its dashboard that there were over 1.6...
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says the ongoing EndSARS protests, which has forced businesses to closedown, portends danger to the nation’s already poor economy. Dr Timothy Olawale, NECA’s Director-General, made this assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Olawale said...
Enugu State Government has charged protesting/aggrieved youths to embrace peace as it has opened avenue to deepen dialogue with youth groups in the state. Mr Johnpaul Anih, Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Youth Affairs, made the call during a press briefing on youth dialogue on...
The Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN), an NGO, has appealed to Nigerians not to allow the EndSARS protest destroy the unity and peace of the country. The Country Director of GPFN, Rev. John Hayab, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. Hayab said that the...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured youths in thestate of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet as part of hisadministration’s efforts to redress their grievances.Obaseki gave the assurance on Thursday when he held an interactivemeeting with youth groups at the Government House, Benin.He described...
Famous Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo celebrates his wife, Busola as she bags a Masters in International Business from Loughborough University, UK.
The Canadian Government said it has contributed US$ 3 million to theUnited Nations COVID-19 Basket Fund for Nigeria’s response.The acting Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Ryan Ward, in astatement, said that the investment will help Nigeria continue itsfight against the COVID-19 pandemic.He said that the funds will facilitate...
How long have you been in this condition? The sick man near the Pool of Bethesda spent 38 years in his own condition and had enough reasons not to expect healing and they were all facts. He was very ill and could not get up. He could not help...
Nigerians are still reacting to the concession of Federal Government silos nationwide for strategic grains reserve, with some South -West agriculture stakeholders calling for a review of the policy to include traditional silos for small scale farmers. One of the major stakeholders who is also Ogun State Commissioner for...
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has flagged-off free medical outreach and distribution of palliatives to flood victims in the state by the Nigerian Army.Bagudu, while kick-starting the exercise at Bese town, Koko-Bese Local Government area of the state, expressed appreciation for the generosity and kind gesture of the Chief...
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) says it has subjected a section of the 14″ Okordia-Rumuekpe pipeline to third-party examination to resolve the dispute on the cause of a Nov 12, 2019 leak at Shell’s oilfields in Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Nigerian Army and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund)collaboration to boost defence capabilities through research anddevelopment nnovations has elicited the interest of the Chief of ArmyStaff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.The interest of Buratai was visibly shown when he recieved theExecutive Secretary of Tetfund, Prof. Suleiman...
Some farmers in Gombe State have called on fellow farmers to embrace the use of improved seedlings to boost agricultural productivity and enhance their incomes. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Gombe. According to them, embracing the use...
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a crucial virtual meeting with former Nigerian leaders at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former leaders participating virtually from their homes include Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Goodluck...
Two friends on Friday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for allegedly loitering around black spots. The police charged Bashar Audu and Mohammed Lawal with loitering and brigandage, contrary to the provisions of Section 291 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law. The prosecution counsel,...