Nigeria@64: Soludo Seeks Collective Action To Salvage Nation

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has sought collective action by all Nigerians to salvage the country. Soludo stated this on Sunday when he joined thousands of celebrants to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka. The Independence Day Service, also known as the Interdenominational Church Service, is an annual event that brings together Nigerians of all faiths to pray for the country. The Governor, in his remarks,...

Ekiti: 2025 Budget Will Focus On Agriculture – Oyebanji 

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...

NNPC Destroys Over 8,000 Illegal Refineries

…Targets 3 Million Barrels Per Day Amidst War on Oil Theft The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has destroyed over 8,000 illegal refineries across the country in the last six months. This was disclosed by the Deputy Manager, Command and Control Centre of the NNPCL, Murtala Muhammad, during a stakeholders’ engagement session in Abuja on Saturday. Muhammad, in a presentation on the menace of crude oil theft and its effects on Nigeria’s economy, revealed...

Central Bank of Nigeria To Continue Partnering Microfinance Bank – CBN Controller

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed readiness to continue partnering with Microfinance Bank in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Agricultural credit guarantee scheme, and financial inclusion. Mr. Sah Nyashi, CBN Controller Yola branch disclosed this at the inauguration of Dabtikir Microfinance Bank Limited formally known as Biyama in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state on Saturday. Nyashi, represented by Adamu Yusuf, Head of the Currency Management office congratulated people in the area...

PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Obike Calls for Cancellation of Anambra East LG Election

…Describes the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility The Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Anambra East Local Government Area, Mr. Hillary Obike, has called for the immediate cancellation of the local government election in the area, describing the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility. Speaking at his polling unit, Unit 018 Michael Tansi in Aguleri, Mr. Obike expressed deep disappointment with the conduct of the election, stating that, as...

Sanitation: 23 Persons Arrested For Violation Law In Adamawa 

23 persons have been arrested on Saturday for violating monthly sanitation order in Yola North and South local government areas of Adamawa State. The violators were arrested at various locations while running their business during the period of the sanitation exercise. The monthly sanitation was reintroduce by Fintiri-led administration as part of effort to ensure cleanliness of environment. Speaking on this month sanitation exercise, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, State Commissioner for Education and Human capital...

N27bn Fraud: EFCC Picks Erstwhile Taraba State Governor  

The erstwhile Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has been picked at his Abuja residence on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged fraud of N27bn. It was gathered that EFCC would soon arraigned Ishaku in court on at least ast 15-count charges as evidence against him have been compiled. Dele Oyewale, the spokesman of the EFCC who confirmed the arrest, but declined further comments. “Yes, he’s in our custody...

Atiku Mourns Commiserates  With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Death Of Wife 

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....

Oyebanji Commiserates With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Demise

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...

FG To Collaborate With UNICEF, USAID To Combat Lead Poisoning 

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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