The Presidency has inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) to address Nigeria’s food security crisis and rising food costs. Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the unit includes state governors, local government representatives, development partners, and other stakeholders. The unit’s mission is to coordinate agricultural activities nationwide. Shettima […]
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FG on course to convert one million vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel by 2027
The Federal Government is on track to convert one million vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel. Mr. Omo Imoukhuede, Commercial Operations Manager of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNI) said this during a tour of CNG kit conversion workshops in Abuja. Imoukhuede announced plans to open more centers […]
On Foreign News, Mutilated bodies of six women found in Kenya dumpsite
On Foreign News, Kenyan police have launched an investigation after discovering the mutilated bodies of six women in a Nairobi slum on Friday.The bodies, found in piles of garbage at a dump site in Mukuru, were in various stages of decomposition, wrapped in nylon papers, and tied with nylon ropes. […]
On Sports News, Edo hockey board hosts grassroots tourney
On Sports News The Edo State Hockey Association Board, led by Dr. Walter Imoedemhe, is organizing a one-day Youth Hockey Fiesta today at St. Maria Goretti College hockey stadium, Benin City. The event will feature teams from St. Maria Goretti College, Niger College, Idia College, and Our Lady of Fatima […]
On Entertainment News, Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka
On Entertainment News President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka.The announcement was made in a tribute by Tinubu to commemorate Soyinka’s 90th birthday. The tribute, titled “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a national treasure and global icon,” […]
Plateau school building collapse death toll hits 22
The death toll from the school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State, has risen from 17 to 22. The incident, which occurred at Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community, also left 154 people injured. State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, confirmed that the injured receive medical treatment at hospitals […]
Anambra Police arrests 200 suspects, recover 20 AK47 in 2 months
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 200 suspects over the past two months. According to the Commissioner of Police Nnaghe Obono Itam, during a media briefing, detailed the crimes involved, including armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and drug trafficking. Itam added that the tactical teams have been instrumental in these […]
Bill To Create Additional State For South East pass second reading.
The bill to create another state in the South-East region has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives. It seeks to create Etiti state from the five South-Eastern states and was sponsored by Amobi Ogah (LP, Abia), Miriam Onuoha (APC, Imo), Kama Nkemkama (LP, Ebonyi), Chinwe Nnabuife (YPP, […]
EX-Delta gov, Ibori, once convicted of fraud, faults Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy
A former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has said that the Supreme Court judgment that granted full autonomy to local governments dealt “a severe setback on the principles of federalism.” Ibori, in a post on X shortly after the judgment, expressed his disagreement with the verdict, referencing constitutional provisions […]
FG offers free CNG conversion for commercial vehicles.
The Federal Government, on Thursday, declared that the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas is going to be free of charge. It declared this in Abuja after signing agreements with various companies involved in the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to operate […]