The Kano Police Command says the death toll from the mosque explosion has risen to six. The explosion occurred on Wednesday morning at Gadan village in Gezawa LGA of the state. Police Spokesman ,Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the explosion occurred at about 5:20am during morning prayers. He said the injured victims […]
Ekiti State Government Approves 50% Subsidy on Improved Oil Palm, Cocoa and Cashew Seedlings to Farmers.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved a 50% subsidy on Oil Palm, Cocoa and Cashew seedlings to be distributed to farmers in the state this planting season. This is part of Government efforts to rejuvenate and scale up tree crop production in the State. In […]
*International Day of Boy Child : Highlighting Issues To Promote Wellbeing in Nigeria.
By Paulyn Ugbodaga The International Day of the Boy Child, observed on May 16th each year, aims to raise awareness about the challenges boys face and to promote their well-being and development. This year, the theme “Focus on Boys’ Health and Well-being” highlights the importance of addressing the unique health […]
Police in Lagos Release Portable After Meeting Bail Conditions.
By Our Correspondent Portable The Lagos State Police Command has released Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, after spending a night in the cell. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the release to newsmen on Wednesday evening. Hundeyin said he was released in the afternoon. When asked if Portable had sorted […]
Customs Board Confirms Appointment of 13 Deputy & Assistant Comptrollers-General.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of 13 senior officers of the service during its 59th regular meeting. The National Public Relations Officer, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada says in a statement that the list composed of five Deputy Comptrollers-General (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptrollers-General […]
Nigeria’s Inflation rate slows down in April -NBS.
By Ijeoma Wilfred The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increase slowed down in April, compared to what was recorded in March. The NBS said this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for April, which was released in Abuja on Wednesday. While April […]
EFCC’s Chairman Seeks Review of BPP Act.
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 called for a review of the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP Act, stressing that it will greatly enhance the anti-corruption fight. Olukoyede, while playing host to the management team of BPP, […]
Media Organisations to Enjoy Financing at Single-Digit Interest Rates – FG.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through the Bank of Industry (BOI), to extend its single-digit interest-rate financing to media organizations in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday when he received […]
Atiku ToTinubu: Don’t Breach Nigeria’s Pension Reform Act.
By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the main opposition People’s Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Federal government tohalt the move to tamper with Pension Funds Assets. Alhaji Abubakar said in a statement that, “It is a misguided initiative that could lead to […]
Book Recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution To Prevent Violence And Armed Conflict in Global Community.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The need to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, as a mechanism to prevent violence and armed conflict has been emphasised. This was part of recommendations in a Book entitled, Philosophy of War and Peace Under Islamic Law written by Dr Nuraen Taiwo Dindi, Head of Public and […]