Oyo trains 1,950 farmers in agricultural enterprises
The Oyo State government has commenced a capacity-building programme for 1,950 farmers across the 33 local councils in the state, as part of its continued efforts in ensuring food security. While declaring the training opened in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said the event will create a sustainable agricultural ecosystem […]
National Assembly didn’t get required two-thirds for approval of Rivers Emergency rule- Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has picked holes in the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust had reported how President Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, the Rivers Assembly for six months and […]
Army destroys 19 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
Operatives of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have destroyed 19 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. Nigerian food delivery services They also arrested 12 suspects and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products The Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued […]
Motta sacked as Juventus manager
Juventus have officially fired Thiago Motta as their first-team manager. Motta has been dismissed less than a season into his tenure. The 42-year-old Motta has been replaced by Igor Tudor. Tudor will be tasked with securing fourth place in Serie A, the last qualifying place for the Champions League, which is crucial for Juventus’ fragile […]
Just In: Another explosion rocks gas facility in Rivers State
Barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta, confirmed […]
Photos: Pope leaves hospital after more than five weeks
Pope Francis greeted and thanked the faithful from a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, the first time the 88-year-old has been seen in public since his admission on February 14. “Thank you, everyone”, a weak-sounding Francis said into a microphone, as he sat in a wheelchair waving gently to hundreds of people gathered below, […]
“Osun Health Centres Up And Running, TVC Correspondent Lied” – Says Governor Adeleke’s Aide, Akindele
• This Is Junk Journalism Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Public Health, Dr Adekunle Akindele has discredited a report by TVC News, saying that Osun Health Centres are up and running. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, Akindele noted that it […]
After defecting to APC, Jandor jets-out to Mecca for prayers
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, is currently in Mecca for Umrah, the lesser Hajj, where he is offering prayers for Lagos State, its residents, and Nigeria. Jandor officially announced his return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on March […]
20-year-old security guard beaten to death over alleged theft
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with the tragic death of 20-year-old security guard Polmi Dauda. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Spokesman of the command, CSP Mohammed Wakili, the incident was reported on March 22 by the victim’s brother, Danda Dauda, at the […]
NNPP justifies Tinubu’s action in Rivers
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. According to the party, no responsible government will allow a situation to deteriorate before taking decisive action in the best interest of its citizens. NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, said this in […]