The International Fund for Agriculture Development, IFAD, has blamed the decline in young women’s participation in Agriculture on herdsmen’s criminality. This was contained in a report released after research funded by the organisation and backstopped by the Institute of Development Studies. The report also blamed gender discrimination in access to […]
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President Buhari requests senate to confirm Ahmad Halilu as NASRDA DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of Ahmad Shaba Halilu as the substantive Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA. According to report, In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, the President said he was acting in line […]
Police Rescue Driver, Other Kidnapped in Osun
The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode, in his frantic efforts and the support from other security outfits has secured the release of the two abductees, the driver and one commuter, reportedly missing/kidnapped along Ibadan/Akure road on 6th March, 2021. In a statement by the Osun State […]
Nigeria recorded 346 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Infections
On the 9th of March 2021, 346 new confirmed cases of covid-19 and 6 deaths were recorded in Nigeria by the Nigeria Center For Disease Control. Till date, 159,252 cases have been confirmed, 139,056 cases have been discharged and 1,988 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal […]
Nigerian Army Cautions Sheik Gumi
The Nigerian Army has said that its attention has been drawn to a viral video-cilp showing the renowned and respected Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi alleging that non-Muslim soldiers were responsible for the attacks against bandits. In the video clip, the islamic scholar was seen telling the bandits that the […]
Zamfara police debunks attack on station, other security outfits
Zamfara Police Station has said that its attention has been drawn to a fake video clip currently circulating on social media platforms revealing an attack on Police Station and killing of Policemen by gunmen which was connected to Zamfara State. According to the Police Spokesperson , SP Mohammed Shehu ,the […]
Retired Police Officers To Register For NHIS
In line with the resolve of the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that retired Police officers (irrespective of ranks) and their spouses are not left out in the Force initiative of providing quality and accessible health care services through the National Health insurance scheme(NHIS),the Anambra State Police Command is informing […]
Guber Aspirant Val Ozigbo Salutes Women As The World Marks International Women’s Day
Valentine Ozigbo, the frontrunner in the gubernatorial race in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has eulogised women worldwide for their critical role in stabilising and uplifting society. Ozigbo’s salute to women came as the world marked International Women’s Day, observed on March 8 every year. International Women’s Day is a […]
Nigeria recorded 371 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Infections
Update on Covid-19 shows that Nigeria yesterday recorded 371 new cases of Coronavirus infections accross the Nation. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, 158,906 cases have been confirmed in the country of which 138,502 has been treated and discharged while 1,982 deaths have so far been recorded accross […]
Today is International women’s Day (IWD)
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated annually on March 8. The day throws the spotlight on women and their rights. Beginning in the early 1900s, IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. According to the IWD website, the day […]