By Fidelia Okosodo/Miracle Imochi Beauticians, hairdressers, and grooming specialists across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they recorded massive patronage during the just-celebrated Eid-el-Kabir festival. During a visit by a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent to various salons and beauty parlours on Tuesday, beauticians said they had a hugeContinue Reading
By Oluuwaseun Nubi The Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State has donated food items to no fewer than 5,000 residents during its 10th edition of Kosofe Food Bank Initiative. Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Chairman, Kosofe LG, said this on Monday in Lagos, adding that plansContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu East Council Chairman, Mr Beloved-Dan Anike, on Saturday inaugurated the Enugu East Land Mediation Centre, a move to foster peace and development within communities and address land issues. Signing the bill into law during a ceremony attended by dignitaries and local officials in the councilContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie A Gombe-based artisan, Malam Aliyu Yahaya, says he made N3.6 million from old tyres recycling trade in 2024. Yahaya, 52, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Gombe that he recycled worn-out tyres into reusable products. He said that old tyres were being recycledContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Ayobo Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Monday empowered 1000 traders, artisans and other residents with N100million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that beneficiaries were given N100,000 cash grant each, to support their businesses. Speaking at the empowerment programme held at the council secretariat, ChairmanContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The sons and daughters of Yagbaland in Kogi, under the aegis of ‘Apapo Omo Yagba Organisation’ has tasked their community on unity and peaceful coexistence to ensure meaningful development. The group made the call in a communique signed by, Mr Ayodele Osasona and Mr Philip Orebiyi, ChairmanContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr Tanko Isuwa, the Education Secretary, Local Education Authority (LEA), Bwari, FCT, says the authority is intensifying efforts to address the number of out-of-school children in the district. Isuwa made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja. NANContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mrs Kafilat Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe 1, Lagos, has called for declaration of a state of emergency on drug abuse. She specifically called on the National Drug Law Enforcement AgencyContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured that no candidate would sit for the board’s examination outside their state of registration. Dr Fabian Benjamin, Public Communication Advisor, JAMB, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi A group, Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, on Wednesday condemned the recent demolition of Ilaje Otumara Community in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, describing it as inhumane and unlawful. Mr Iwamitigha Irowainu, President of the group, duringContinue Reading
