Aliko Dangote Foundation on Saturday donated and distributed 30,000 bags of 50kg rice to support vulnerable residents in Niger State. Group Managing Director, Dangote Group, Abuja, Ahmed Hashim, saidthe donation was part of the foundation’s efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty among vulnerable Nigerians in the state. According to...
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No fewer than four Local Government Areas (LGAs) from Cross River Central, have joined their counterparts in the North Senatorial District agitation, for the creation of Ogoja state. The four LGAs of Ikom, Obubra, Etung and Boki, made their intentions known at a town hall meeting that took place...
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the country has described the state of emergency declaration in Rivers as an influence by individuals seeking to undemocratically control the state politics and resources Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Dr Christian Onyegbule, representing the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), denounced...
Boxing enthusiasts in Nigeria have paid tribute to former U.S. heavyweight boxer, George Foreman, who died on March 21 at the age of 76. They shared their thoughts with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday, following the death of the boxing legend. NAN reports...
The Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Maiha, said the Federal Government would clear 500 hectares of land in Benue to promote ranching and dairy production. Maiha disclosed this on Saturday during his visit to the Benue Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centre, Raav, Gwer East Local Government Area of...
The Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has directed Nigerian Air Force personnel to intensify air offensives against bandits and that they should ensure maximum protection for civilians. This directive aligns with the NAF’s Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan, reinforcing commitment to precision air operations that...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.678 trillion revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for the month of February. This is according to a communiqué issued by FAAC and made available by Bawa Mokwa, the Director,...
Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 22-year-old member of an armed robbery syndicate specialising in car theft. The command’s spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest and detention in a statement to journalists on Saturday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the suspect was apprehended in the Ikotun...
Rep. Yusuf Galambi (NNPP – Jigawa) has debunked allegations that the National Assembly members received bribes to support President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. Galambi, who represents Gwaram Federal Constituency, said this in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna. The lawmaker’s clarification came amidst...
….wants Tinubu to order AG to release approved funds Due to the Federal government’s persistent failure to honor agreements over the release of the University revitalization fund, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) might have set a dateline of March ending within which it will call for...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. According to the party, no responsible government will allow a situation to deteriorate before taking decisive action in the best interest of its citizens. NNPP National Chairman,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum’s Ramadan Iftar Relief Food Distribution Team has successfully distributed Iftar meals to over 414,000 vulnerable and underprivileged individuals in Maiduguri city and its surrounding areas. This initiative aims to provide essential support to those in need during the holy...
President Bola Tinubu has donated 7000 bags of rice to the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Zamfara as a Ramadan package. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. He said that the distribution of the largesse...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized a one-day training workshop in Maiduguri to educate journalists and combatants about the risks and effects of unexploded and abandoned explosive devices. The training, held at the ICRC Office in GRA Maiduguri, aimed to create...
That the second-hand underwear market in Lagos is experiencing significant growth is not news. What is news, perhaps, is the rising demand for used bras. Some women say that their decisions when buying bras are based on some factors which include affordability, durability, and quality. Many say they go...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State is set to regain electricity after 12 years of power shortage, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a solar energy project. Installation of equipment has commenced, marking a significant step toward restoring power...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Police Command has arrested 2 suspects over alleged exhumation of corpses and sale of their parts to ritualists. The Command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. He said that the arrest...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an undeclared sum of $193,000 (about N289.5 billion) concealed in a carton of yogurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NCS’s spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, revealing that the seizure took place on Thursday....
Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Mr Venatius Ikem, has stated that the party will rise again and take its rightful place in the state and also the country. Ikem stated this on Friday in Calabar after he resumed duty, following the lifting of his suspension...