Nigeria releases transgenic Tela maize for open cultivation, other high-yielding crop varieties
Jan. 23, 2024 The Federal Government has officially approved the commercial release and open cultivation of transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize variety, known as TELA Maize, along with other high-yielding…
Lawyers protest online court sitting in Enugu North Senatorial district
Jan. 23, 2024 Lawyers in Enugu North Senatorial District on Tuesday protested the continuing online sitting by High Court judges in the district for the past two years. The lawyers…
Harrysong’s wife, Alexer Perez Gopa, says ‘I’m done officially’ with marriage
Alexer Perez Gopa, the wife of Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has said it’s over for their marriage in a post on her Instagram page on…
Blinken pledges $45m to boost coastal West Africa security
January 23, 2024 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged $45 million in additional financing to help fight conflict and bring stability to coastal West Africa, where insecurity…
EFCC exposes how Oyo-Ita, ex-Head of Service, used her companies to launder funds
Mr Hamma-Adama Bello, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness, has told a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja how Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, immediate-past Head of Service (HoS), used her…
Troops rescue 4 kidnap victims in Kebbi
Jan. 23, 2024 Troops of the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes rescued four hostages abducted by bandits in Sabon Birni village in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi on Monday….
IPMAN expresses concern about new 5% tax on sales, acquisition of filling station
Jan. 23, 2024 …Says incessant tariff increase may adversely hinder oil subsidy removal The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed concerns about a new 5 per cent…
IGP orders immediate deployment of 54 ACPs to zones, command nationwide
Jan. 23, 2024 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of 54 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to police commands and zones nationwide. The Force…
Dangote Petroleum refinery registers MOMAN, IPMAN, DAPPMAN members for products distribution
Jan. 23, 2024 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced the registration of three prominent associations for distribution of its products. The company made the announcement in a post…
Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang declares state of emergency, 24-hour curfew in Mangu
Jan. 23, 2023 Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has declared a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area with immediate effect. A statement by Mr Gyang Bere, Director of Press…