By Angela Atabo Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is working to establish a sustainable land administration system in the country. Shettima, represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, made this known at a three-day National Land Conference 2025, in Abuja. The conference withContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night. He said that the peacefulContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated former president Goodluck Jonathan for winning the prestigious 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Prize (FSPP). The congratulatory message was issued by the Director-General of the PDP-GF, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, in Abuja on behalf of the Chairman, Gov. Bala MohammedContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it is intensifying efforts to standardise locally manufactured products, including Made-in-Aba brands, in order to enhance both local and international acceptance. SON’s Director of Region (South East), Aharanwa Chuks, communicated this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, says it will impound any articulated vehicle seen carrying animals with passengers in the state. The state FRSC Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, made this known to newsmen after a meeting with members of the Ondo StateContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says construction of the first phase of the National Library will commence by June. Alausa made this commitment on Wednesday during an on-the-spot monitoring and assessment of the national library project in Abuja. He stated that the first phase ofContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Ademola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the StrikerContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest. The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciate Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seedlings,Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha. This marks a key step in improving transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East. Tinubu was represented by Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, atContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Government says it will begin the clampdown on irregular migrants in the country from Aug. 1. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said that the federal governmentContinue Reading
