National Kakanda Development Association, NKADA, has raised alarm that no fewer than 36 communities in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State had been ravaged by flood recently.   The association said houses, farmlands, valuables and livestock worth millions of naira had been washed away.   This was contained in a press statement jointly signed […] The post Flood ravages 36

By SOLOMON NDA-ISAIAH In a recent interview on CNBC Africa’s ‘Closing Bell’, Access Bank’s Head, Sustainability, Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, discussed the key role of the private sector in the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emphasizing the urgent need for private and public players to collaborate in order to meet […]

The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dispelled rumour of non-availability of Meters in its franchise area as being speculated. According to the Management, there are substantial number of meters for any customer who wants to buy and install in their residence, because we are committed to ending estimated billing system which often […]

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By Solomon Nda-Isaiah, Abuja WEMA Bank, one of the Nigeria’s influencial financial institutions has updated it’s ALAT functions for effective customers satisfaction. It will be recall that when ALAT first came on the scene, it completely transformed the banking sector. ALAT which allow users to earn an annual interest on their savings, enabled them to […]

Federal government has made move to mechanize agricultural production in the country, saying that the involvement of youths in the sector will ensure food security, create jobs, and increase foreign exchange earnings for the country.   This was revealed by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, when he received the director-general and […] The post FG

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu and members of the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council led by the Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, have been hosted to a victory dinner in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State to celebrate the party’s victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo. Obaseki […]

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The ECOWAS Court of Justice has fixed Friday to hear two interlocutory applications in a case instituted by two associations in Mali against the ECOWAS Commission and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The case is challenging the legality of the Aug. 18 sanctions imposed on the Republic of Mali, following the military coup against PresidentRead More The

Gives 2 months to recover all unremitted revenue to FG’s coffers By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has inaugurated a 12-man task force committee to recover unpaid revenues from lottery business operators and permit holders. Akume who inaugurated the task force inRead

World Health Organization, WHO, has commended the Federal Capital Territory Administration for its handling of COVID-19 pandemic in the Territory.   This commendation was made by the new Country Representative of the WHO for Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, when he led a delegation of officials of the Organization on a courtesy visit to the […] The post Covid-19: WHO lauds

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By Boniface Enekwechi While the attention of security agencies are focused on tackling kidnappings, banditry and terrorism in the North West and North East of the country, the failure to effectively man the Obajana-Okene axis has worsened the security situation in the area which now records a weekly incident of kidnapping of luxury and miniRead More The post

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Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State yesterday assured that the killers of the Acting GwomRweyForon, Da Bulus ChuwangJanka, would be apprehended and dealt with accordingly. The monarch was murdered in his home at Rasat community in Foron, BarkinLadi Local Government Area. Governor Lalong, who expressed anger over the killing of the traditional ruler in a […] The post Lalong

…….why Rohr invited untested players for October friendlies – Pinnick President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinick has stated that preparations for the Super Eagles international friendlies against Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia were going on well and according to him, the Football Federation’s plan was to bring more youngsters to the national team. SpeakingRead

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Federal government, through the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has donated relief materials to victims of the recent flooding in major communities in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The exercise took place at Lamidon Dakingari palace in Suru Local Government Area. Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mohammed Muhammad said the federal government approved the […] The post NEMA

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two counterfeit animal drug factories in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. Shaba Muhammad, the state Coordinator of the agency, said this during a raid conducted by the operatives of the agency on Wednesday in Bichi. Muhammad said that the raid wasRead More The post

Charges NASS to make Public Procurement Law effective Calls on Buhari to resubmit Proceeds of Crime Bill for passage By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Wednesday, expressed concern about Federal Government preventing looting of public funds and losing cases abroad. Stating its position on the ongoing case on theRead