The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), plans to acquire tractors and other modern farming equipment to enhance its agriculture initiatives in the Niger Delta, an official has said. The commission’s Executive Director, Projects, Mr Victor Antai, revealed this while inspecting farming equipment produced by Bobtrack Limited, in Port...
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The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) says hospitals in Haiti’s capital have come under increasing attack by armed gangs, with some being looted amid ongoing turmoil. OCHA, in a statement, said two healthcare facilities in Port-au-Prince were forced to shut down, while two others remain closed in spite...
Here are the 50 Nollywood highest paid Actors and how much they earn per movie role (VIDEO) SOURCE: Ghana Showbiz Online
A German Magistrate has issued a detention order for a man suspected of stabbing a 4-year-old girl in a supermarket, police and the public prosecutor said on Friday. The 34-year old was ordered to be taken to a psychiatric hospital for attempted murder combined with dangerous bodily harm....
Residents in Lagos and other stakeholders say the full reopening the Third Mainland Bridge will spur business activities and overall economic growth in Lagos State and the country in general. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Lagos, against the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The aspirations of Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam to occupy the seat of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received a boost as Concerned Benue PDP Stakeholders in their numbers gathered to endorsed him. The stakeholders of the party...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, the President...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has denied taking nor signing any fresh loan, both domestic and foreign, since the inception of his administration on May 29, 2023 till date. The Governor’s reaction follows the worrisome figures presented on the spreadsheet of...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Government is set to commence the construction of ten new roads across the state. The Commissioner for Works and infrastructure, Ankpo Pius, stated this in his office during an interactions with journalist on Wednesday . According to him, Governor Bassey...
Seven days after the ritual of cleansing, the flag waves around the temples, and dancers, singers, and drums invoke the presence of the Deities. Oweigbele–men of extraordinary powers with sacred unknown passwords as Akparans and kolokolowei stretched forth to pray at the waterfront and return to drop their...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/ Gwer West Federal Constituency, Dr Asema Achado has expressed profound empathy as he paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the community of Wa-ndoo-Mbakyor, in Gwer East Local Government of Benue State. The...
Chelsea staged a last-gasp comeback to beat Manchester United 4-3 with Cole Palmer bagging a hat-trick to turn a madcap Premier League match on its head. This was after the Reds seemed to have staged their own unlikely turnaround in a thriller on Thursday. Chelsea’s top scorer Palmer...
The 2024 Mayor of Pitakwa comedy show recorded a sellout. Now, the Mayor of Housing and real estate success strategist, who was heavily behind the show, has pointed to entertainment as the next boon from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and the Niger Delta. Mr My-ACE China, the CEO of...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has warned Nigerians not to fall prey to fake recruitment advertisements being circulated by unscrupulous persons on the social media. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, issued the alert in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth Udo, on Thursday...
A female pedestrian has been confirmed dead in an accident involving a truck along Onitsha-Asaba Bridge Head, Anambra, on Thursday. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Awka, on Friday. He said: “The crash involved an articulated Mercedes...
The community of Iru Egbede in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo is disturbed over the alleged disappearance of a 200-level undergraduate of Delta State University (DELSU), Faith Omodon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Faith, studying Business Administration at the university, was last seen...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has said his committee is working to end crude oil theft in the country, within the shortest possible time. Governor Uzodimma, who is also the Chairman, crude oil theft and management committee, stated this when he briefed newsmen in Abuja on Thursday shortly...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Amb. Maureen Tamuno as the new Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited. Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja...
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Tinubu made the call at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sania...
The Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS) on Thursday in Lagos said it would introduce Arm Wrestling as part of programmes within its mandate of training, research and sports development. The Director-General of the institute, Prof. Olawale Moronkola, made this known when he received the President of the Arm...