FG Launches Agricultural Value Chain Project In Seven Northern States
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched an agricultural value chain project aimed at boosting agricultural production towards achieving food security in the country. The project, called Value Chain North Project Design Mission, is jointly initiated by the Ministry and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project to be executed in seven Northern states is to benefit 456,000 farmers. […]
NAF Helicopter Crashes in Port Harcourt
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter this morning crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, who confirmed the development in a statement, said all those onboard survived, though they sustained “minor injuries”. The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in […]
Nigerian Police arrested and detained three NSCDC personnel on Wednesday for shooting students
The Nigeria Police, on Wednesday, arrested and detained three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for shooting two students of Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas of the FCT. The two students shot by the NSCDC operatives are currently receiving treatment at the Gwarinpa Hospital. Some irate […]
The Shepherd-in-charge of CCC Ketu condemns invitation of music artists
The Shepherd-in-charge of the Celestial Church of Christ International Headquarters, Ketu, Olatosho Oshoffa, has condemned the invitation of Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to the praise night of one of the church branches. There was a stir on social media on Wednesday when an event flier that revealed that Pasuma and Portable would […]
Man Utd let Two-goal lead slip, in classic match with Galatasaray
Manchester United’s Champions League hopes suffered another setback, as a horror show from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Galatasaray to earn a 3-3 draw on a thrilling night in Istanbul. Erik ten Hag’s side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw Galatasaray lifelines to leave United bottom of […]
CBN Directs Banks to Issue, accept Old, Redesigned Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all its branches to continue to issue and accept all denominations of Nigerian banknotes, both old and redesigned ones, to and from deposit money banks (DMBs). The directive followed the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, granting the prayer of the minister of justice […]
Lagos State Government states that demolished buildings in the state were not approved by its agencies
The Lagos State Government has clarified that demolished buildings in the state were not approved by any of its agencies – adding that the structures were hurriedly erected during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in the state, Oluyinka Olumide, who made this known in an interview, challenged […]
PDP describes the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 as huge disservice
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 fiscal year, as a “huge disservice”, which if allowed to pass, will further asphyxiate Nigerians and plunge the country into more economic depression and hopelessness. The PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, also […]
President Tinubu Departs Abuja for COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, as PDP describes 2024 Budget as Deceitful
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which takes place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” According to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial […]
SZA, Usher win at 2023 Soul Train Awards (Full Winners list)
Lagos, Nigeria – November 27, 2023– The soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, recording artist, media producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer and featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. With four big wins, SZA led the […]
