Death toll in Johannesburg fire hit 63
No fewer than 63 people died and 43 others sustained injuries, on Thursday when a building in a South African city centre caught.
Foreign News
Agriculture
Value Chain
Agric Reality TV targets 10 million job creation in 5 years
The President, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouk Mudi, says the newly unveiled AGRIVEST Reality TV challenge platform would create 10 million.
Environment
Local
AKSG seals illegal mining coy
The Akwa Ibom State Government has sealed off a Chinese mining firm, Ruitai Mining Company, for failing to produce an operation licence. State’s.
General
Transportation
Lagos Blue-line rail begin operations on Monday – LAMATA
The Lagos State’s Blue Line Railway will begin commercial operations on Monday, Sept. 4, according to the Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.
Foreign News
Gabon: Junta sack Bongo after disputed election victory
Soldiers in Gabon have taken power and put President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, canceled presidential election results and dissolved state institutions..
General
National
Foreign Affairs Ministry committed to pursuing Tinubu’s 4Ds
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is irrevocably committed to pursuing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Four-Ds agenda for national.
Agriculture
Stealing: Farmers in Gombe keep vigil on farm crops
From Our Correspondent in Gombe Farmers in Gombe State are now taking unusual steps to safeguard their crops due to rising cases of.
Economy
National
Shettima charges Tax committee on robust roadmap
Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to develop a robust roadmap that would transform.
General
Security
NDLEA warns students against using drug enhancement
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerian students, against using hard drugs to enhance their academic performance. Mr Mohammad Ibrahim,.
Agriculture
National
Set up palliative monitoring committee – AFAN tells FG
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has advised the Federal Government to set up a joint monitoring committee to ensure equitable distribution.