February 8, 2024
Federal Government Empowers 243 Farmers in Osun State: A Boost to Agricultural Development
In a significant stride towards bolstering agricultural development and alleviating poverty, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) and the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services (FDAE), conducted a transformative training and empowerment program for 243 smallholder farmers in Osun State. Held today […]
Troops Rescue 18 Female Kidnapped Victims In Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday rescued 18 female kidnapped victims from their captors and handed them over to the Katsina State Government. The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brig.- Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, said that the soldiers took a rescue operation to the bandits’ enclaves at Yan-Tumaki and Dan-Ali forests. […]
NLC, TUC issue 14-day strike notice to FG as economy bites harder
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and the Nigerian Labour Congress have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice over the non-implementation of the October 2023 agreement between them and the FG. The leaders of the unions said despite their efforts to ensure industrial peace, the government is not worried by the hardship in the country. In […]
Headies Awards Returns To Nigeria
The Headies Awards, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, is set to return to Nigeria for its 17th edition. This is coming after the two previous editions of the Awards took place in the United States of America. The organizers in their “come back” announcement on Instagram said they are bringing the world back […]
JUST IN: CBN, NNPC set limits for management of oil firm’s revenue
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have set limits for the management of the oil firm’s revenue. In a statement on Thursday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC chief corporate communications officer, said the limit was set when Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer of the oil firm, and Olayemi […]
Just In: Osun Assembly Reinstates Ede South LG Boss
The Osun State House of Assembly has lifted suspension order placed on the caretaker chairman of Ede South LG, Mr Lukman Afolabi. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu. According to him, the decision was taken after the parliamentary meeting of the […]
Corps Member Dies At Adamawa Viewing Centre During Nigeria/South Africa Match
A National Youth Service Corps member serving in Adamawa State has reportedly died at a football viewing centre in the Numan area of the state during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal between Nigeria and South Africa. The corps member identified simply as Samuel from Kaduna State, was said to have passed away before […]