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Boosting food production via FG’s agric interventions

On: February 6, 2023

By Nefishetu Yakubu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari has, on many occasions, reiterated his administration’s resolve to fight hunger by supporting agricultural activities across the country. Thus, during the Food Day Celebration in October 2021 at the venue of National Agricultural Showground –Tudun Wada, Abuja-Keffi, Nasarawa StateContinue Reading

AMEDI: Buhari plans massive job opportunities for youths

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the outgone week inaugurated the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI), Lafia, Nasarawa State, to enhance food security and create jobs for the youths across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that AMEDI is one ofContinue Reading

Elections: FRSC cautions motorists against reckless driving

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: General News

By Gami Tadanyigbe Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists in the country to obey all traffic rules and regulations throughout the electioneering period, to forestall accidents. The Kuje Unit Commander of FRSC, Mr Eugene Nwabuike gave the advice in an interviewContinue Reading

How PWD rejects begging to acquire shoe-making skill

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: General News

By Polycarp Auta Umar Abubakar, a 30 year-old Person with Disability (PWD) in Jos, has explained why he rejected street begging and acquired shoe-making skill. Abubakar, a resident of Bauchi Road community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, narrated his story in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Alledged N2.9bn fraud: Court discharges Okorocha, others

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged former Governor of Imo, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, of N2.9 billion fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the EFCC’s suit for being in contravention withContinue Reading

Group reiterates calls to eliminate FGM

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Health

By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja-based NGO, has reiterated calls for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading

PSC appoints 3 DIGs, suspends promotion of 19 senior officers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Monday Ijeh The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of three Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs). A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC on Sunday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading

Nigeria, India partner to curb fake passports

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Yahaya Isah The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Indian Government on total eradication of fake Nigerian passports into India. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry,Continue Reading

Badaru appoints Sunusi as new Emir of Dutse

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of Hameem Sunusi as the new Emir of Dutse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new Emir succeeded his father, Dr Muhammad Sunusi II who died on Jan. 31 at the age of 79,Continue Reading

National Data Protection Bureau to create 500,000 jobs – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo/Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) says it will create 500,000 jobs from its planned initiative of licensing indigenous institution to train and certify data privacy and protection experts in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPB, Dr Vincent Olatunji said this at the 1st yearContinue Reading

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