LP Reserves 2027 Presidential, Governorship Tickets For Obi, Otti By Ifeizu Joe Labour Party (LP) says it has reviewed the performances of its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi and its governor in Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, and have decided to reserve its ticket for them […]
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Anambra Govt, NGOs Organize Workshop On Solving Flood Challenges
Anambra Govt, NGOs Organize Workshop On Solving Flood Challenges Anambra State Government says it is taking measures to mitigate flood disasters in coastal areas in view of the rainy season fast approaching. To this end, a German NGO, Heinrich Böll, and an architectural firm, ADDapt, in collaboration with the state […]
FG To Create Nutrition Departments In More Govt Agencies – VP Shettima
FG To Create Nutrition Departments In More Govt Agencies – VP Shettima By Fatima Mohammed The federal government has said that it will encourage the creation of a nutrition department in key ministries, departments and agencies in the country. Vice President, Kashim Shettima who disclosed this when he received members […]
Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases Children’s Brain Development – Gynaecologist
Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases Children’s Brain Development – Gynaecologist By Fatima Mohammed A gynaecologist with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Dr Emeka Iloghalu, has said that six months of exclusive breastfeeding helps the brain development of children. Iloghalu, who stated this during a chat with newsmen in Enugu […]
FG Deducts N415bn State Allocations For Debt Servicing
FG Deducts N415bn State Allocations For Debt Servicing The Federal Government has deducted over N415bn from state government allocations to service their external loans. According to data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee Disbursement reports published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the deductions were made between 2019 and 2023 […]
FG declares Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1 public holidays for the Easter celebration.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate […]
8 Benue LGs on frontline of insecurity – Gov Alia
Benue State Government, today, decried the rise in insecurity in the state, saying the trend is preventing displaced pe by rsons from returning to their ancestral homes.The Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency and Management Agency, James Iorpuu, explained that all efforts to ensure that the displaced people return to their […]
Naira will continue to stabilise – Shettima assures
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the naira will continue to stabilise in the coming weeks and months.Shettima gave the assurance at the inauguration of the National Design and Innovation Competition, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today. The event was organised by the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria […]
FRSC deploys 1,042 vehicles, 114 motorbikes, and others nationwide for the Easter celebration.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 1,042 patrol vehicles have been deployed for prompt removal of obstructions on highways across the country before, during and after Easter. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Jonas Agwu, said in a statement today in Abuja that this would help to ease movements […]
Tinubu, Zamfara Gov Discuss Solution To Banditry
In recent developments, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has engaged in discussions with President Bola Tinubu to address the escalating banditry and related criminal activities in the state. According to reports, Governor Lawal’s meeting with President Tinubu took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. According to a […]