…..Says agricultural sector turnaround in sight By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said with the launch of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme, Nigeria can, in less than a decade, banish food insecurity, while radically improving export earnings from agriculture, creating millions of...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Monday approved the payment of outstanding leave grants and gratuities for Local Government workers in the state The State Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Hon Sugun Mai Meleh disclosed this at a press briefing with newsmen...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – The Zamfara State Government has lifted the embargo it imposed on political activities in the state following resurgence of banditry and kidnapping. The Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, announced this in a statement issued Monday in Gusau. Alhaji Dosara said the state government...
The Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the Federal Government to reconsider its stance on using Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) for paying its members’ salaries. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, President ASUU, said this at a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives,...
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslim Ummah to look out for the new Moon of Rabi Al-Thani 1444AH, effective from Tuesday. Rabi Al-Thani is the fourth month in the Islamic calendar that come after...
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nigeria is now battling with its worst situation of brain drain in history, as no fewer than 10, 296 Nigerian-trained doctors are currently practicing in United Kingdom. Dr Uche Ojinmah, the National President of the association, raised the concern on Monday amidst other...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians and all other residents and visitors in the country that it will effectively review the security advisory issued by the United States of America Embassy in Abuja at the weekend. The security advisory, which was widely circulated...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says unregulated use of social media and other digital platforms is posing enormous challenges globally. The minister reiterated this position at a session to welcome participants to the Global Media and Information Literacy Week holding in Abuja. The News Agency...
Some environmentalists have blamed the attitude of some Nigerians who block drains with waste and build on water channels, resulting in aggravation of flooding in communities, towns and cities. The experts in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the South South region also blamed...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chinese leader, President Xi Jinping, on his historic re-election for a third term as leader of the Communist Party of China. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo people, has denied media reports that Mr Livinus Obasi has been elected its new National Youth Leader. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mr Alex Ogbonnia, made the denial in an interaction with newsmen in Owerri, on Monday....
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Sunday concluded his birthday, coronation anniversary with thanksgiving to God and ancestors at the Benin foremost church, Holy Aruosa Cathedral. The royal father, accompanied by his queens, royal family members, top palace chiefs and functionaries, took dance steps in adoration and thanks...
President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the week assured that the promised National Carrier would commence flight operations on or before December this year. The president gave the assurance at the 3rd Ministerial Performance Review Retreat on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the establishment of the National...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has denied claims of compromise in the auctioning of overtime cargoes, particularly vehicles. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said the fact that...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the Zuru Emirate Council, the government and people of Kebbi in celebrating with the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sani Sami on his 79th birthday, Oct. 24, 2022. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it will continue to wield its “big stick” on officers found to be involved in fraudulent practices. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the present administration had...
Prof. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, has said that the Federal Government is exploring ways to resuscitate one of Nigeria’s largest assets, the Ajaokuta Steel Company, with potential Russian investors. Shehu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday...
More cases of snakebites have been reported across the country as humans and the reptiles clash in dry lands while scurrying away from devastating floods. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited areas prone to snakebites and the treatment centres, found a sharp rise in the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A regional railway advocacy group, the African Railway Roundtable has defended the need for the unbundling of Nigerian Railway Corporation, declaring that breaking the corporation into relevant sub-agencies is not the same as privatisation” In a statement by its Director, Olawale Rasheed, the group...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has condoled with the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark over the death of his first son, Tunde Jonathan Mark. Late Tunde died in a London hospital on Friday 22nd October, 2022 at the age of...