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By Doris Esa The Federal Government says it is stepping up efforts aimed at adopting global best practices in Nigeria’s Animal Welfare Strategy. Dr Musa Inuwa, the Overseeing Director, Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, (FMARD), stated this on Thursday in Abuja, atContinue Reading

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Isaiah Eka INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Dr Cyril Omorogbe says the commission has delisted 100 ad hoc staff in the state over alleged  involvement in  election malpractices. Omorogbe made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Thursday. He said Continue Reading

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By Adenike Ayodele An Ikeja Sexual offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a man,  Stephen Francis, to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old  primary four pupil in his room. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the prosecution had sufficiently proved theContinue Reading

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By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in seven members of the Board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. The affectedContinue Reading

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By Shedrack Frank Athletes numbering 1,144 will jostle for glory in the maiden edition of the Bayelsa Sports Festival tagged “Access Bank Prosperity Games” and scheduled for March 26 to April 1. The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Daniel Igali, stated this while addressing newsmen in Yenagoa onContinue Reading

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By Joshua Oladipo Coven Works Inc., a Non-Governmental Organisation has trained 650 Nigerians on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills aimed at empowering and reducing unemployment in the country. Mr Olusola Amusan, Chief Executive Offer (CEO) of the group said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading