The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in collaboration with the Federal Government, on Tuesday, distributed farm inputs worth N52 million to 300 cassava and rice farmers in Benue. Mr Emmanuel Igbaukum, IFAD Value-Chain Development Programme (VCDP) Coordinator, announced this during the flag-off ceremony of the distribution in Makurdi. “This year, 300 farmers are benefiting […]
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as markets weighed supply cuts for August by top exporters – Saudi Arabia and Russia – against the backdrop of an uncertain global economic outlook. Brent crude futures climbed 32 cents, or 0.42 per cent, to $75.73 a barrel by 0805 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $70.96 […]
Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, the first minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is dead, according to a family source. Aged 96, Jose-Adeogun, according to the report, died on Saturday, July 1. A member of the family, Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun, confirmed his death in a statement “The family of Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun has announced the passing away […]
From Our Correspondent in Port Harcourt Andoni Local Government Area in Rivers State has constituted a seven-man flood management committee to begin desilting of drainages and canals to mitigate against flooding. The Council Chairman, Mr Erastus Awortu, inaugurated the committee at the weekend in Ngo, the council’s headquarters. Awortu charged members on the need to […]
The Police, on Monday, arraigned a 29-year-old man, Yusuf Ahmed, before an Ogudu Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing 35 batteries and 37 inverters worth N5.9 million. The defendant, residing in the Orile-Agege area of Lagos State, is standing trial for conspiracy and stealing. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp Donjour Perezi, […]
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has appealed for continuous support for the Nigerian Army to protect territorial integrity of the country. Lagbaja made the call in his goodwill message at an Interdenominational Church Service at Mogadishu Military Cantonment, on Sunday in Abuja. The interdenominational service held to mark the 2023 Nigerian Army […]
Anambra indigenes residents in Cote d`Ivoire have called on the state government to create an enabling environment that would attract people in the Diaspora to invest at home. They also said that Anambra people in the Diaspora were eager to invest in the state to boost its economy. Nze Chiadi Chinazo, Vice-President of Anambra State […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde ……..gears up for Nigeria Police Awards Night The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the resuscitation of awards and commendation system for deserving officers and men of the Force. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) announced the directive in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Egbetokun believed this […]
A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, has called for more commitment from the Federal Government toward ending banditry so as to achieve national development. To achieve that, Bafarawa said curbing banditry would also enhance food security in the country He made the appeal while fielding questions from newsmen on Sunday in Sokoto. […]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has described President Bola Tinubu as a decisive leader with a depth of knowledge and ready to serve the nation. The royal father stated this at the launching of an FM radio station, Iri 96.1, on Sunday in Ibadan. Oba Ogunwusi also implored all Nigerians, especially the youths, […]