By Kelechi Ogunleye Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has expressed concerns over the rising number of illegal crude oil refineries in Nigeria. Audi said during the NSCDC quarterly summit on Thursday in Abuja that the situation demands for more action toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Mrs Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, says real estate is contributing a sizable share to the state’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). Odunuga-Bakare said this at the fourth Lagos Real Estate Market Place Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Lagos State Real EstateContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharing Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has urged the National Assembly to expedite the consideration of the bill seeking to place the ministry’s budget on the first line charge. Tuggar made the call when he appeared before a joint committee of the National Assembly on ForeignContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nurul Yaqeen Islamic Foundation has pledged to provide affordable world-class islamic and formal education to indigent children in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Director of the foundation, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi, made the pledge at the foundation’s 4th Annual Qur’anic Graduation Walimah (ceremony), held in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Bashir Rabe Mani The Nigerian Farmers Supreme Council (NIFSCON) has called for thorough investigations into the Tudun Biri drone attacks in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that its National President, Dr Aliyu Muhammad-Waziri, made the call when he addressed newsmen inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified agricultural revolution as a panacea to insecurity and poverty in the country. Shettima stated this while delivering the 13th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title of the lectureContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has felicitated President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as he marks his 61st birthday. In a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Friday, Bamidele wished the senate president more fruitful, prosperous and rewarding years. Specifically, theContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa/Bashir Rabe Mani The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to the victims of Tudun Biri bombings in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Alhaji Abbani Garki, North-West Zonal Coordinator of the agency, made this known in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stakeholders in the arts and culture sectors, on Thursday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to merge the tourism and culture ministries. They gave the recommendation in a communique issued at the end of a four-day National Stakeholders Conference on review of the National Festival of ArtsContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Fellowship has expressed willingness to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to sustain peace and unity in Nigeria. Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the Church, made this known while on a courtesy visit to NAN Kaduna Zonal OfficeContinue Reading
