By Ahmed Ubandoma Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has charged members of staff of the ministry to redouble their efforts to meet up with President Tinubu’s target of poverty reduction in the country. Edu made the call on Thursday in a statement issuedContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy (NN) said criminals, desperate individuals and organisations behind crude oil theft in the country were sponsoring malicious media campaign against it for their selfish interest.Continue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ali M. Ali, on Thursday condoled with the Bauchi Zonal Manager of the agency, Rabiu Sani-Ali, over the death of his wife. The managing director was represented by a delegation led by the agency’s DirectorContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Ministry of Finance has released N50 billion to the FCT to finance ongoing capital projects. The amount, according to the minister, is 50 per cent of FCT’s N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget, approvedContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said that the governors of the South West zone will continue to work together to ensure the continuity of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps. Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance on Thursday after a five km walk from theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With over 200 trillion cubic feet (tcf) Nigeria has the largest gas reserves in Africa. It is ranked 9th globally. Given our high dependence on oil and gas for industrial and domestic energy the global transition from carbon fuel to sustainable energyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. says there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The NNPC Ltd, in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to disregard unfoundedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), has sought for the partnership of Kebbi Governor, Nasiru Idris for sustenance of the programme in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the programme, Miss Aisha Sadiq in Abuja. SheContinue Reading
Dr Abdullahi Jabi, the Secretary General, International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS), has called for speedy trial and summary execution of terrorists to encourage the security agencies that are engaged in counter-terrorism operations.Continue Reading
By Temitope Ajayi As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneeringContinue Reading
