Niger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

EconomyNewsNigeriaNiger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

In a bid to tackle food insecurity, Niger Foods has signed a lease agreement to develop a 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau District of Niger State. The agreement was signed at the Emir Palace in the presence of the Emir of Minna, Alh (Dr) Umar Faruq Bahago. The initiative is in line with former Governor Umaru Bago’s commitment to establish farm estates across 25 local government areas of Niger State. The chairman of Niger Foods...

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Akinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

NewsNigeriaAkinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

Temilola Akinade of National Rescue Movement (NRM) has emerged as the first female chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to lead the new executive committee. Akinade emerged the new Lagos chairman of IPAC in a keenly contested election held at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Media Centre, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos State. The election was conducted yesterday by the body’s National Officers led by Mr. Martins Egbeola, National Organising Secretary and...

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There won’t be Nigeria in 2027, unless  you fix growing hardship, CSOs tell Tinubu

NewsNigeriaThere won’t be Nigeria in 2027, unless  you fix growing hardship, CSOs tell Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 1, 2024

…..carpet president over negative comments about mass protest A coalition of Citizens Groups and eminent civil society leaders, United Action Front of the Civil Society has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently fix hardship in the country, failing which there won’t be  Nigeria in 2027. According to the group, Tinubu should tackle the unbearable hunger and hardship being experienced by Nigerians or perish the thought that there will a 2027 for him to engage Nigerians...

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Review Oronsaye report before implementation, Reps advises FG

NewsNigeriaPoliticsReview Oronsaye report before implementation, Reps advises FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 1, 2024

The Federal House of Representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to review the Steve Oronsaye Report as well as other reports aimed at revamping the Nigerian civil service before implementation. Recall that Presidential Goodluck Jonathan had in 2012 set up a the Presidential Committee on rationalisation and restructuring of the Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies. The committee headed by former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Steve Oronsaye, recommended the scrapping and...

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You lack proper understanding of Argentina situation, Tinubu’s media support group tackles Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYou lack proper understanding of Argentina situation, Tinubu’s media support group tackles Atiku

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 27, 2024

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recommendation of reform measures introduced by Argentina’s President Javier Milei for Nigeria, saying he lacks proper understanding of the Argentina situation. A press statement on Tuesday signed by its chairman, Jesutega Onokpasa, noted that the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and his handlers didn’t have a proper understanding of the Argentina situation before and after Milei assumed office in December...

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FG to expand facilities for nationwide seismic monitoring

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG to expand facilities for nationwide seismic monitoring

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 27, 2024

…As Alake commissions national seismic monitoring station-5 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has expressed the commitment of the federal government to provide the needed resources for the expansion of seismic monitoring equipment, across the country, to boost the nation’s preparedness to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)  National Seismic Monitoring Station-5, Katampe, Alake commended the agency for establishing the fifth...

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Group hails President Tinubu’s economic reform policies

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGroup hails President Tinubu’s economic reform policies

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 27, 2024

…Says Q4 2023 GDP figures, indicate economy, adapting to national reforms A group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s Reform Policies. According to the group, Q4 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures indicate the economy is fast adjusting to the President’s reformation policies. A press statement on Tuesday, signed by Chief Niyi Akinsiju, chairman of IMPI, the latest GDP numbers from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown...

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Ohanaeze lauds Prof Nnaji over geometric power plant commissioning

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOhanaeze lauds Prof Nnaji over geometric power plant commissioning

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 27, 2024

…Says only a game changer can solve electricity problem in Nigeria Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lauded Prof. Barth Nnaji, former Minister of Power, over the commissioning of a geometric power plant in Abia State. According to a press statement on Tuesday signed by Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, in a press statement on Tuesday, felicitated the exceptional Igbo; audacious, tenacious, and industrious; one of the most accomplished brilliant engineers...

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NGE commends ex-Gov Bello’s achievements in infrastructure, health, others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNGE commends ex-Gov Bello’s achievements in infrastructure, health, others

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 25, 2024

…Says his legacy is worthy of emulation The Kogi State Government has been lauded for outstanding achievements in infrastructure, education, health and other sectors. This commendation was made by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) during a tour of some of the projects initiated and completed under the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello. Eze Anaba, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, who briefed journalists at the end of the project tour, specifically...

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Afenifere appeals to Yorubas, Nigerians to shun protests, rallies

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAfenifere appeals to Yorubas, Nigerians to shun protests, rallies

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 25, 2024

…Tells citizens to trust FG’s commitment to welfare Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has appealed to Yorubas and Nigerians to shun protests or rallies being organised by the labour unions. A press statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, national leader of the Yoruba organisation, read,  “I address all and sundry today with a deep understanding of the challenges facing our dear country at this critical time. “The...

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