State Governments Receive N108bn To Tackle Flood, Erosion

NewsNigeriaPoliticsState Governments Receive N108bn To Tackle Flood, Erosion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 13, 2024

The Federal Government will release N108 billion to 36 states and FCT to tackle flooding and other natural disaster in their respective states. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this at the State House in Abuja, while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity”. “The President has shown his zeal, willingness and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues. “Recently,...

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Maiduguri Flood Claims 30 Lives, Displaces 400,000 Others

NewsNigeriaMaiduguri Flood Claims 30 Lives, Displaces 400,000 Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 13, 2024

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the severe flooding in Maiduguri; capital city of Borno state has claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over 400,000 others. It was learnt that the flooding was the worst to hit Maiduguri in 30 years and the city was the epicenter of insurgency for more than decade, and serves as the center for the responses to the humanitarian crisis in the Northeast. NEMA official, Zubaida Umar said...

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NewsNigeria’s U-20 Women’s World Cup Journey Ends as Japan Downs Falconets 2-1

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2024

Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Japan in their final group stage match on Friday morning. Japan scored in the 33rd and 65th minutes, dashing the Falconets’ hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals. Despite a strong effort from Nigeria, the team struggled to penetrate Japan’s defence and secure the necessary win. Olushola Shobowale scored a late goal in the 91st minute, but it was...

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Nigerian Students to Explore Education Opportunities at USA College Fair

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigerian Students to Explore Education Opportunities at USA College Fair

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2024

…50 US colleges to participate The US Embassy in Nigeria will host the 23rd annual EducationUSA College Fair from 17 to 19 September 2024 in Abuja and Lagos. The fair would provide Nigerian students the opportunity to interact with international admissions officers from 50 top US universities. Among the participating institutions are Harvard University, Columbia University, The George Washington University, Tulane University, and Spelman College. According to the US Embassy, the fair will allow prospective...

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Who Owns 200-Hectare Ogun State Rice Farm?

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWho Owns 200-Hectare Ogun State Rice Farm?

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2024

Farmer and State Government Present Conflicting Claims A farmer, Bello Zabarmawa, has refuted claims made by the Ogun State government and Governor Dapo Abiodun regarding the ownership of a 200-hectare rice farm in Magboro, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. Zabarmawa asserted that the rice plantation, which the Governor inaugurated on 19 August, is a private venture funded by him, not a state government project as claimed. Zabarmawa, a special adviser to the Kebbi State Governor, explained...

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New Anambra Electoral Law Captures Tenure of LG Chairmen and Councillors To Two Years

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNew Anambra Electoral Law Captures Tenure of LG Chairmen and Councillors To Two Years

PilotnewsSeptember 13, 2024

The Anambra State House of Assembly has amended the State Electoral (Amendment No 3) Law 2024 to capture the tenure of Local Government Chairmen and Councillors to two years. The State House of Assembly passed the amendment during plenary in Awka thereby becoming the three times Anambra State Electoral Law was amended this year precisely the last one month. At a resumed plenary on Thursday, the House passed the Anambra State Electoral (Amendment No 3)...

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CAS Reaffirms NAF’s Commitment To Accountability, Financial Prudence

National SecurityNewsNigeriaCAS Reaffirms NAF’s Commitment To Accountability, Financial Prudence

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 13, 2024

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to accountability and financial prudence as key pillars of its operational effectiveness. While speaking as the Guest of Honour at the 2024 NAF Finance Seminar held today, 12 September 2024, at the MD Umar Blue Room, Headquarters NAF, Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the importance of efficient resource management to support the demands of modern air power. The...

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Onyeali-Ikpe Chairs the Governing Council at Nwafor Orizu College Of Education

EducationNewsNigeriaOnyeali-Ikpe Chairs the Governing Council at Nwafor Orizu College Of Education

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 13, 2024

Soludo Swears-In Onyeali-Ikpe, Chairman, Governing Council, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has sworn-in Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe as chairman of the Governing Council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. During the swearing in ceremony on Thursday in Government House, Awka, Governor Soludo noted that the appointment of Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe was based on her impeccable credentials and experience as a seasoned banker and corporate leader. Governor Soludo highlighted that her...

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Nigeria Records Trade Surplus In Second Quarter Of 2024

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigeria Records Trade Surplus In Second Quarter Of 2024

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 13, 2024

 …As Tinubu Hails His Administration’s Reforms Nigeria has recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, even as President Bola Tinubu hails his administration’s reforms A press statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that Tinubu welcomed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) new report on the country’s trade balance. According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of...

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Tinubu, King Charles Ill Deliberate On Innovative Approaches To Climate Financing

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu, King Charles Ill Deliberate On Innovative Approaches To Climate Financing

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 13, 2024

President Bola Tinubu and King Charles Ill have deliberated on innovative approaches to climate financing during a private meeting at Buckingham Palace. President Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III and the meeting of the two leaders highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The two leaders during the meeting shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest...

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