By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, Nigeria, the resilience of individuals fasting during extreme heat is a testament to human perseverance. Among them is Hassan Adamu, a 46-year-old labourer who, in spite of observing Ramadan, was seen purchasing cold water. It wasContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele An educationist, Dr Tokunbo Yakubu-Oyinloye, has called on the federal and state governments to establish more schools to accommodate more out-of-school children across the country. Yakubu-Oyinloye, Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Service (FEQAS), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Maiha, says the Federal Government will clear 500 hectares of land in Benue to promote ranching and dairy production. Maiha disclosed this during his visit to the Benue Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centre, Raav, Gwer East Local Government Area ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says there is no hiding place for violators in the country’s capital market. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, gave the warning in a notice to operators obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. AgamaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The Federal Government says it will upgrade the Benue State Swine and Crop Improvement Project in Yadev Town of Gboko Local Government Area to full capacity. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Maiha, stated this when he visited the project site at Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yadev.Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaam Suleiman, among other stakeholders have called on parents to empower their children and promote gender equality in the country. They made this call during a stage play entitled “People of the Sun”, performed by students of Beautiful Beginning Academy (BBA),Continue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support to 300 rice farmers in the Niger Delta, each receiving starter packs worth N200,000 to enhance rice production. The Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the starter pack was presented to the beneficiaries during the closing ceremonyContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, says the state is evolving towards a structured sanitation system and not smelling. He said the Lagos State Government was committed to a comprehensive, multi sectoral approach to ensure a clean, resilient, and liveable city.Continue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Boxing enthusiasts in Nigeria have paid tribute to former U.S. heavyweight boxer, George Foreman, who died on March 21 at the age of 76. They shared their thoughts with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Saturday, following the death of the boxing legend.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has directed troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to intensify air offensives against bandits while ensuring maximum protection of civilians. Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, said Abubakar gave theContinue Reading
