Empowerment: Rehabilitated drug addicts get goats, cows in Kano State
Feb. 23, 2022 The National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) is empowering 500 rehabilitated male and female drug addicts in Kano State with livestock. Its Executive Secretary, Prince Paul Ikonne,…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N500m Linked To Ex-Bauchi SSG
Feb. 23, 2022 Justice Zainab Abubakar of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, granted the application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
Davido, Anthony Joshua endorse confab on Nigeria’s out-of-school children
Feb. 23, 2022 A UK-based charity, IA-Foundation has secured endorsements from music star ‘Davido’ and a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, to signpost its international campaign to…
Lawmaker calls for exemption of the NPF from the contributory pension scheme
Feb. 23, 2022 Rep. Francis Waive (APC-Delta) says operating under the current pension scheme has been unpalatable and regrettable for the retirees of the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmaker made…
COVAX vaccine supply outstrips demand for the first time
Feb. 23, 2022 The global project to share Covid-19 vaccines is struggling to place more than 300 million doses in the latest sign the problem with vaccinating the world is…
NEVER AGAIN WILL LAGOS BE TAGGED A FLOOD-RAVAGED CITY – SANWO-OLU
Feb. 23, 2022 To ensure that Lagos remains flood-free the Lagos State Government has commissioned the second batch of 19 high-capacity drainage clearing and maintenance equipment. Speaking at the commissioning…
Over half of parents, pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing – WHO, UNICEF
Feb. 23, 2022 More than half of parents and pregnant women (51 per cent) surveyed for a new World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF report say they have been targeted…
Nigeria says no need for extra OPEC+ supplies amid Iran talks
Feb. 23, 2022 There is no need for OPEC+ to expand its oil production increases, Nigeria’s petroleum minister said on Tuesday, even as oil nears $100 a barrel, as a…
Electoral bill: It’s not about individual interests but what is good for the country – Saraki
Feb. 23, 2022 Former President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to sign the electoral bill into law, as critical foundation needed for good governance. Saraki…
FG inaugurates MCRP, seeks additional funding for provision of infrastructure in BAY States
Feb. 23, 2022 The Federal Government has inaugurated a Multi-Sectoral Crises Recovery Project (MCRP), under the North East Development Commission (NEDC), seeking additional funding for continued support to Borno, Adamawa…