Jonathan Urges African Leaders To Prioritise Innovation, Technology To Achieve Food Security

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged African leaders to prioritise innovation and technology to achieve food security. According to the former President, African leaders should prioritise innovation and technology as a means of achieving the four pillars of food security and making considerable progress in the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent. The former President stated this on Wednesday in Kigali, Rwanda at the ongoing Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 while presenting...

APGA’s Board of Trustees Chairman Calls for Disciplinary Measures against Governor Soludo

Chief Chekwas Okorie, the founder of APGA, and currently the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, has unequivocally called for disciplinary measures against Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Dr. Okorie who made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a press conference, narrated how Governor Soludo has been working against APGA under the rightful leadership of Chief Edozie Njoku. According to Okorie, “It has become abundantly clear that Governor Soludo is determined as...

Gastroenteritis Kills Seven Persons In Jigawa State

Gastroenteritis has claimed seven lives and several others were hospitalized in Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Musa Abdullahi Diladige, Coordinator local government’s Primary Healthcare who confirmed the incident, said the disease has affected several communities, including Malori, Maikintari, Dilmari, Kirikasamma, and parts of Baturiya village. The Director of Administration and General Services of the local government who is also the acting chairman of the council, Idris Gambo Abubakar, pledged to provide all necessary...

Insecurity tops agenda as Anambra State Assembly meets with SEEPCO Oil

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday interfaced with Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Company Ltd – SEEPCO, as part of its oversight on oil exploration in the Ogbaru area of the State. Earlier in August, the Assembly had invited all approved oil explorers in Ogbaru where large quantities of oil and gas in Ogwuaniocha and Ogwuikpele communities are being explored. This invitation followed a delicate visit led by Hon. Chidiebere Ibemeka, the House...

NNPCL Petrol Price Jumps to ₦897 Per Litre as Nigeria Faces Fuel Crisis

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has raised the pump price of petrol from about ₦680 to ₦897 per litre, causing widespread concern as the nation faces ongoing fuel scarcity and economic challenges. Reports earlier emerged that the NNPCL is grappling with over US$6 billion (₦9.5 trillion) in debt owed to its suppliers, which has strained the company’s ability to maintain fuel supply. This has led to the price adjustments across the country The...

Petrol Production Kicks Off At Dangote Refinery

….First Batch of 25M Litres of Petrol Ready to Hit Nigerian Market The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refining facility, officially commenced petrol production on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. This development is expected to significantly impact Nigeria’s fuel supply, reducing the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. The refinery, located near Lagos, will initially supply 25 million litres of petrol daily, with plans to increase this to 30 million litres by October, according to the...

N10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, and Lucky Ehis Obinyan, a Nigerian, wanted for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The NPF announced this development during a press briefing on Monday. The police revealed that Wynne, also known as Drew Povey, is accused of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, subversion, and criminal conspiracy. According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, Wynne had established the Iva...

Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, Mother of Late President Umaru Yar’Adua, Dies at 102

Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 102. She passed away on Monday evening at her home, according to a family source. Her death followed a brief illness at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina. The funeral prayer has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Yar’Adua family house in the Yar’Adua area of the Katsina metropolis. Hajiya Dada was renowned for her remarkable...

FG Charges Illegal Mining Suspects  In Kogi, Ondo To Court

In a bid to sanitise the mining sector, the Federal Government has charged suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi and Ondo States during a recent operation led by the Mining Marshals to court. Segun Tomori, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, in a press statement on Monday noted that the operation, code-named “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” took place in the Ikah Community of Ankpa Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State resulting...

Insecurity: FG Directs Defence Minister, military Chiefs To Relocate To Sokoto

Few days after terrorists were seen on video celebrating the seizure of Armoured Military Carrier, APC, the Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State.  The measure is to rid the entire North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. The directive was contained in a statement issued by Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Mr Henshaw...

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