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Lagos agric ministry rakes in N128 million, Imota Rice Mill gulps N20 billion
By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State Government has disclosed that its Ministry of Agriculture raked in total sum of N128 million as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first quarter of 2021, and so far spent N20 billion on its mega Imota Rice Mill, sited in Ikorodu area of the state. This was revealed
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Obaseki assures women’s groups of brighter future for Edo
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has assured the people of the state of a brighter future in spite of the economic crisis in the country and the world, brought about in by the COVID-19 pandemic. The govenor said this in an interactive session with women groups from across the state, during
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Kano govt approves new minimum wage for staff of state universities
From Desmond Mgbo, Kano The Kano State Government has given approval for the implementation of new minimum wage for academic and non-academic staff of the two state universities, with a monthly release of N49,695,509.26 million. It, however, said that accumulated arrears from the time of the approval of the new salary structure to date would
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Delta hotel used as kidnappers den uncovered shut
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Police in Delta State have raided a hotel (name withheld) in Oghara, Ethiope West, kidnappers were using as a hideout. The raid followed intelligence gathered after the rescue of two kidnapped victims. Delta State Commissioner of Police Ari Muhammed Ali, who confirmed the development, said the hotel has been shut, while
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Accountability: NGO trains 35 Kaduna communities on project monitoring
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna In an effort to reduce corrupt practices and increase citizens’ involvement in public expenditures in the state, a Kaduna-based NGO, Legal Awareness for Nigerian Women (LANW), on Thursday trained representatives of 35 Kaduna communities on project tracking and monitoring. The 35 communities which were selected from Kaura, Soba and Chikun are
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Buhari supporters accuse opposition govs, politicians of sponsoring banditry, terrorism
From Fred Itua, Abuja Supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have issued a two-week ultimatum to members of opposition partes to call their alleged militia groups to order and put an end to the ongoing nationwide insecurity. The supporters, who are members of #IstandWithBuhari movement, claimed that they were in possession of evidence that some governors
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2023: APC group urges Bagudu to ‘institutionalise power rotation’ in Kebbi
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A pressure group in the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress (APC) advocating for power rotation has urged state Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu to ‘institutionalise power rotation’ in the state. The spokesman of the group, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Lamba, who stated this while speaking with reporters in Birnin Kebbi, explained that
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FG flags-off inter-agency training on internal security, public safety alert system
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja As part of efforts to improve security agencies’ response to threats to public peace and safety across the country, the federal government has flagged-off an inter-agency training on Nigeria Internal Security and Public Safety Alert System (NISPSAS). While declaring open the training in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,
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Sanwo-Olu Vows to Make Lagos Creative Industry Capital for Africa by 2025
By Christian Agadibe The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on Thursday vowed to make Lagos the creative industry capital for Africa by 2025. He said this at the launch of Creative Lagos in partnership with Del -York Creative Academy, which held both virtually and in Victoria Island areaof he state. Creative Lagos is
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My Bishop wants me suspended for a month-Mbaka
The Spiritual Director od Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, has attacked his own constituency, The Catholic Church, accusing the leadership of the Catholic diocese of Enugu of wanting to shutdown his ministry. Mbaka disclosed this when he addressed worshippers at the adoration ground in Enugu on Wednesday night The priest had
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JUST IN: 2 policemen killed as another station burnt in Anambra
Two police officers are believed to have been killed following another attack on a police station in Anambra State. The latest attack, which was said to have taken place at midnight on Wednesday, was on the Obosi Police Station. However, police personnel drafted from other parts of the state are presently on ground. This
India hits another grim record as it scrambles oxygen supply
Infections in India hit another grim daily record on Thursday as demand for medical oxygen jumped seven-fold and the government denied reports that it was slow in distributing life-saving supplies from abroad. The number of new confirmed cases breached 400,000 for the second time since the devastating surge began last month. The 412,262 cases
How Nigeria can realise her full potential – Osinbajo
Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria will realise her full potentials when people who share progressive views continue to work together in the interest of the country. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa members of a South-west Think-Tank known as
Insecurity: We must collectively work for safer, prosperous Nigeria – African Church Primate
Tony Anichebe, Uyo The Primate of the African Church, Dr. Emmanuel Udofia, has described the worsening insecurity and increasing poverty rate in Nigeria as extremely appalling and distasteful. According to him: “It is both saddening and sickening that the sacrificial labour of our past heroes has become an anthem to be recited only when
JUST IN: NECO Releases 2020 SSCE External Results
…releases timetable for 2021 examinations Regina Otokpa, Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO), has released the results of the 2020 Senior School Certificate Examination for External Candidates (SSCE). This came as the Council announced dates for all examinations to be conducted in 2021, with the view to ensure adequate preparation ahead of time. Registrar/Chief Executive
Pastor Adeboye loses son
Dare Adeboye, one of the sons of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is dead. He reportedly died at the age of 42. Before his death, he was one of the pastors in Abuja branches of the church. He officiated on Sunday. “He however asked not to be
Community action thwarts kidnap attempt in Kano
Muhammad Kabir, Kano Despite sporadic shootings by some armed kidnappers, who attempted to whisk away their victim at Yamadawa Quarters of Dorayi Babba Kano, the dare devil action of members of the community not only stopped them but also ensured they were apprehended. The incident, according to an eye witness, occured shortly after Wednesday’s
Niger: Sani Bello sacks commissioner
Daniel Atori, Minna The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani-Bello has dropped the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Alhaji Ibrahim Panti following a minor cabinet reshufflement. The governor, who did not state reasons and, or what becomes of Panti in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, directed the Commissioner for
US state to bring back firing squads for executions
South Carolina is poised to bring back firing squads to its list of execution methods amid a shortage of drugs to carry out lethal injections in an effort to resume capital punishment after a decade. The state House voted 66-43 Wednesday on legislation that would allow death row inmates to choose between being shot or electrocuted if
US birth rate falls 4% to its lowest point ever
The American birth rate fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2020, with the lowest number of babies born since 1979, according to a new report. Some 3.6 million babies were born in the US in 2020 – marking a 4% decline from the year before, found the US Centers for Disease Control and
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