The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that a significant number of illicit weapons currently in circulation in Nigeria originally belonged to the Federal Government. Ribadu stated this on Thursday, during the arms destruction exercise conducted by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and […]
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CNG-powered vehicle explodes in Edo, injures many.
There was panic on Thursday morning in Benin, the Edo State Capital when a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, powered vehicle exploded at NIPCO filling station along the Benin-Auchi Expressway. The vehicle, in a video making the rounds, was smashed while people ran for dear lives as the loud sound from […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the date for the Anambra governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the date for the Anambra governorship election. This was made known by the INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday while addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He revealed that the election will be held on […]
World Food Day: Dry Season Planting Set To Resume In Anambra, Enugu Areas
World Food Day: Dry Season Planting Set To Resume In Anambra, Enugu Areas By Sam Udekwe The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase-One, (ATASP-1) has applauded the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the rehabilitation of moribund irrigational facilities for dry season farming […]
NIASSC Honors Commissioner Onyeka, Seeks Unity, Discipline Among Members For Positive Development
NIASSC Honors Commissioner Onyeka, Seeks Unity, Discipline Among Members For Positive Development By Uzoma Ekweaga Anambra State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Pauly Onyeka, has charged members of Anambra State Chapter of Nigeria Institute of Architects to prioritize their activities towards transforming the environment by remaining united within the building sector […]
Son Of Former Enugu Assembly Deputy Speaker Atigwe Identified By Suspect As Gun Supplier To Kidnappers
Son Of Former Enugu Assembly Deputy Speaker Atigwe Identified By Suspect As Gun Supplier To Kidnappers Meanwhile, SaharaReporters gathered that there are ongoing moves by Ejigi’s family to scuttle the case. Egiji Atigwe, son of former Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon David Atigwe, has been […]
Police Dismiss Killers Of Kwara Poly Student From Service, To Be Arraigned In Court
Police Dismiss Killers Of Kwara Poly Student From Service, To Be Arraigned In Court By:Arowona Abdulazeez Authority of the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed the three officers involved in the killing of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Qoyum Abdulyekeen, The affected officers are; involved –AP/No 233828 INSPR. Abiodun […]
Death Toll In Jigawa Tanker Explosion Rises To 105
Death Toll In Jigawa Tanker Explosion Rises To 105 The death toll in the tanker explosion that occurred at Taura LGA of Jigawa State on Wednesday, has risen to 105. The number of the injured persons has also risen to 70. Earlier reports had it that no fewer than 94 […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Announces ₦85,000 Minimum Wage For Workers In Lagos State
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Announces ₦85,000 Minimum Wage For Workers In Lagos State Promises To Increase It To ₦100,000 in January 2025, if everything goes according to plan By Nurudeen Shotayo Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-OluGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that his government has agreed to pay ₦85,000 minimum wage to workers […]
World Food Day: Anambra Govt Seeks Sustainable Food Systems, Stakeholders Support
World Food Day: Anambra Govt Seeks Sustainable Food Systems, Stakeholders Support By Chukwuka Ugokwe Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment towards promoting intervention measures aimed at enhancing food security for a sustainable future. The State Commissioner For Agriculture, Dr Forster Ihejiofor, stated this at a press briefing in commemoration […]