Ekiti: 2025 Budget Will Focus On Agriculture – Oyebanji 

BusinessNewsNigeriaEkiti: 2025 Budget Will Focus On Agriculture – Oyebanji 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 29, 2024

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security for residents of the state through various collaboration with investors in agribusiness and young farmers, saying his target for 2025 is to record significant increase in production in the sector to feed the people. The Governor stated this while inspecting the Bring Youth Back into Agriculture Project farms in Oke Ako Ekiti, Iyemero Ekiti and Gede in the North senatorial Districts...

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Atiku Mourns Commiserates  With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Death Of Wife 

NewsNigeriaAtiku Mourns Commiserates  With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Death Of Wife 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar  has commiserated with the family of Governor Umo Eno and the government and people of Akwa Ibom State over the demise of the First Lady of the state, Her Excellency Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. Atiku, in a press statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Friday, said the news about the death of the Awka Ibom First Lady early in the day was devastating. Atiku said the late Mrs....

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Oyebanji Commiserates With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Demise

NewsNigeriaOyebanji Commiserates With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Demise

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commiserated with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the demise of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Mrs. Eno’s death as a monumental loss not only to the Governor’s immediate family, but to Akwa Ibom State and the entire country. Governor Oyebanji said he received the news of the demise of the Akwa...

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FG To Collaborate With UNICEF, USAID To Combat Lead Poisoning 

NewsNigeriaUnited StatesWest AfricaFG To Collaborate With UNICEF, USAID To Combat Lead Poisoning 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

The Federal Government has stated preparedness to collaborate with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to combat lead poisoning. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who also pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. While reviewing the exhibition on the lead campaign at the Lead-Free Future event organised by the...

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APC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

NewsNigeriaAPC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the demise of Akwa Ibom State governor’s wife, Patience Umo Eno. The party in a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated, “It’s with great shock and sadness that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received the news of the passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom state, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom...

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FG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Thursday announced a low-key celebration as a result of the prevailing economic challenges. Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed this during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information to unveil programme of events lined up to mark the independence anniversary. According to reports, the Federal Government’s decision reflects the nation’s current economic challenges and aims to...

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Shettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has lauded the graduating cadets of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) for their dedication and readiness to serve the nation. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Vice President gave the commendation during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) held at NDA, Kaduna State....

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ANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has commenced distribution of non-sensitive materials to all the 21 council areas ahead of the local government election holding in State. The distribution exercise which is currently ongoing amid heavy security presence, including personnel saw over 21 vehicles and their Electoral Officers taking delivery of the materials geared towards early commencement of election state wide. Briefing journalists on the development at the office of the commission in Awka, the...

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Tinubu Harps On Processing Raw Minerals Locally

EconomyNewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Harps On Processing Raw Minerals Locally

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 26, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday harped on processing raw materials to avoid deepening Africa’s underdevelopment, cautioning against the dire consequences of the continent’s long-standing profile as a supplier of raw minerals to countries of other continents. The President made the observation while delivering his keynote address during the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in York, United States. He pointed...

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Control Your Areas Security Architecture, Ekiti Govt Charges Council Chairmen 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsControl Your Areas Security Architecture, Ekiti Govt Charges Council Chairmen 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 26, 2024

The Ekiti State government has charged chairmen of local government areas to be alive to their responsibility of maintaining effective and adequate security of lives of property in their areas. Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd), Chairman of the State Security and Intelligence committee, at the third quarterly meeting of the committee on Wednesday stressed the need for council chairmen to synergize with government to bring permanent end to reports of insecurity in the state. While...

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