By Victor Okoye Polo enthusiasts have commended Sen. Ahmed Wadada for using polo as a tool to support the education of orphans and out-of-school children in Nasarawa through his Foundation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Keffi Polo Ranch Open tournament, which kicked-off on Tuesday, ended onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NG-CARES is a World Bank-assisted $750 million Performance ForContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reverse the negative trend in the state’s malnutrition data. Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Gobir, Aliyu gave the assurance at the NOMA Day celebration in Sokoto on Saturday. The governor revealed that a substantialContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday emphasised the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhance job security within the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the younger population. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has celebrated the African culture with dance and quiz competition, in commemoration of the 2023 Day of African Child. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Day of the African Child is celebrated annually onContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A security expert, Dr Aniekanabasi Alban, has urged African leaders to prioritise people-centred development as a solution to the multifarious security challenges confronting the continent. Alban, who is the Head of Security and Peace, Social Justice, and Governance at the International Society of Diplomats,stated this on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A young Nigerian entrepreneur and Founder of Greenway Business Chains, Mr Olamipo Oladunjoye, has been nominated for the prestigious Under-30 CEOs Award. The Under-30 CEOs Award is set to be organised by the CEOs Network Africa. Mrs Mina Obeten, Chairperson of the Award Committee, made this knownContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to upgrade the Nigeria Police Force to a global standard. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Tuesday during a working visit to the Police Command in Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike As the economic hardship takes a toll on Nigerians, Clinical Psychologist, Adedotun Ajiboye has advised people to live within their means. He also advised Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers to avoid mental health issues. Ajiboye who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti,Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has revealed that his administration had added 100 buses to the fleet of the state transport company, Benue links. Alia stated this at a reception for members of the Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ), on Sunday in Makurdi. The governor said thatContinue Reading
