By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Wednesday launched a ground-breaking 3D drone aerial mapping of the state to enhance land administration and boost investment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony was held at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji, whileContinue Reading
By Temitope Ponle The Osun Government has approved a unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators across the state, in a bid to avoid leakages, extortion and multiple ticketing, This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Sesan Oyedele, on Wednesday in Osogbo.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has called on Nigeria’s political parties to amend their constitutions and mandatorily allocate 50 per cent of appointments and elective positions to women. Tallen made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at a two-day capacity-building conference organised by theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The United Nations (UN) has called on all nations to develop new national climate action plans aimed at limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a crucial step to avert severe climate disasters. This appeal was highlighted during the commemoration of International Mother Earth Day, whichContinue Reading
Harvard University sued the Trump administration in federal court on Monday in a bid to block a freeze on billions of dollars in federal funding, according to university president Alan Garber. “Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’sContinue Reading
Dutch football club Go Ahead Eagles ended a 92-year trophy drought when they beat AZ Alkmaar 4-2 on penalties for a first national Cup title. The club from Deventer converted all of their spot kicks, and goalkeeper Jari de Busser saved twice to clinch the trophy on Monday night inContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Nigerians have been advised to engage in critical thinking and responsible decision making in order to fast-track the development of the nation. Prof. Muritala Kareem, a lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, gave the advise on Monday in Ibadan. The NewsContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has urged Christians youth to show love to their neighbours always in order to promote national development. Tinubu also advised the youth to avoid judging others on the basis of religious beliefs. The first lady gave the advice on Monday when sheContinue Reading
Former president Muhammadu Buhari says Pope Francis death will be most felt by the poor and migrants whom he stood up for. In a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, his spokesman, Buhari said Christians in Nigeria and across the world would miss an exemplary leader of the church. Continue Reading
For committing N31 billion to its food programme for the second year in a row, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe said that the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s (ADF) Annual Food Intervention Programme has bolstered Nigeria’s food security. The Foundation had committed N15 billion and N16 billion to itsContinue Reading
