Ramadan : Saraki urges Muslims to pray for peace, security, economic prosperity
SENATE President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has called on Muslim faithful to pray for a positive turn around in the fortunes of Nigeria as they join their counterparts across the world to observe this year’s Ramadan…
Read MoreRamadan : Obaseki urges Muslims on piety, seeks prayers for Nigeria’s unity, progress
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the virtue of piety and pray for Nigeria’s unity and progress with the commencement of the Ramadan fast. Continue reading Ramadan : Obaseki…
Read MoreSmart tech the new tool for African farmers
How do you manage the trick of feeding school children better and at a lower cost? Continue reading Smart tech the new tool for African farmers at Vanguard News.
Read MoreNGE: Saraki Congratulates Egbemode, other elected officials
SENATE President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has congratulated Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her re-election as the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), during the guild’s 13th annual conference in Lagos, at the weekend. Continue…
Read MoreFalana sues Fed Govt over Nigerians’ inability to access African Court
Activist-lawyer Mr Femi Falana SAN has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Federal Government to recognise the competence of the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights to hear cases filed…
Read MoreWe’re yet to take a position on NASS leadership – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said its leadership and elected federal lawmakers have not taken any official position on who to lend support for the position of presiding officers of both the Senate and…
Read MoreWe need support from Int’l agencies to deal with cartels fueling human trafficking, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government needs support from international development agencies and other external partners in dealing with cartels fueling human trafficking and illegal migration if the incidence is…
Read MoreEdo local councils get N2.73bn April allocation
The Edo State Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) has declared N2,730,334,577.24k as total allocation accrued to the 18 local government councils of the state from the Federation Account in the month of March and…
Read MoreEuropa League: Emery reveals what will happen to Arsenal players before Valencia tie
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has insisted that his players will put aside the disappointment of not finishing in the top four, when they travel to face Valencia in the second leg of their Europa League…
Read MoreBuhari Returns
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a 10-day private visit to the UK. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft conveying the president from London landed at the Presidential…
Read MoreIn Nigeria, being a young woman “is a crime” – beautician
The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has tasked the Federal Government and security agencies to develop new operational tactics to end the country’s security challenges. Continue reading In Nigeria, being a young woman “is a crime”…
Read MoreFG: Amnesty Programme Has Brought Peace, Stability to N’Delta
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, at the weekend stated that the programme has provided an impetus to…
Read MoreNIRSAL begins distribution of inputs to farmers in Ogun
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Ogun. In a statement issued on Sunday, in Abuja, Ms Anne Ihugba, the Head, Corporate…
Read MoreEPL: Chelsea announce Hazard will leave Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have confirmed Kylian Hazard will leave the club, to join Cercle Brugge on a permanent deal. The 23-year-old, who is a younger brother to Eden Hazard, has spent the season on loan with the…
Read MoreArmy bans use of motorcycles in the forests of seven northern states
The Nigeria Army has banned the use of motorcycles in the forests of six of the seven northwest States and Niger. The states are Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi and Kaduna. The army warned that…
Read MoreNDDC Donates Vaccines, Medical Kits To 9 States
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is planning to distribute vaccines, medical and waste management equipment to nine Niger Delta States, Dr Chris Amadi, Acting Executive Director of Finance and Administration, said. In a statement…
Read MoreObaship Tussle: Crisis Looms In Ogun Over Agura Stool
Abeokuta – Tension is now brewing in Gbagura town of Abeokuta following the alleged irregularities in the selection process of the next Agura of Gbagura Abeokuta It was gathered that some members of the Egiri ruling…
Read MoreAnxiety Grips Rivers Community Over SPDC’s New Gas Pipeline
There is panic in Edagberi (Joinkrama 4) in Rivers State following the laying of a new gas pipeline through the community by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). Edagberi, located in Ahoada-West Local Government…
Read MoreEnglish Championship play-offs confirmed [See fixtures, dates, TV schedules]
Leeds, Derby, West Brom and Aston Villa are set to battle it out for a place in next season’s Premier League. The four clubs are looking to become the third team to win promotion from…
Read MoreKaduna dry port: FG to commence cargo delivery by rail on Tuesday
The Nigerian Government has said it would commence cargo delivery by rail to the Kaduna Inland Dry Port on May 7th. The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi, will flag-off the service at the dry port’s…
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