DG equips 500 women in Kaduna
The Director General, Nigerian Agric Business Group Manzo Mairiga has said that about 500 women, young farmers and agric-preneurs have been equipped with commodity standout and commodity grading skills for competitive marketing of their produce. He said this at a regional workshop on inclusiveness organised Kaduna and the aim was to sensitise and educate participants […]
Police nab gunrunner in Kaduna
Police operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a gunrunner and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 344 rounds of live ammunition and one bandits operational vehicle in the state. While confirming the arrest, spokesperson of the Kaduna Police Command, DSP Mohammed Jalige said operatives of the Command attached to Tudun Wada Zaria while on surveillance patrol at […]
Christmas brings great relief to me, Nigerians – VP
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, said the message of redemption Christmas brings is a relief for himself, Nigerians and all of humanity. This was as he said the birth of Jesus Christ signifies the manifestation of God’s grace and mercy in physical forms. “So it’s a celebration of joy and a great relief. That’s […]
Sokoto NUJ lauds COAS stewardship, community development strides
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto For driving forward and ensuring professionalism to march global practice in the Army institution and nation building, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council, at the weekend commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya. The union also noted with passion, General Yahaya’s pragmatic and exemplary leadership […]
Al-Shabab fighters kills policemen, one civilian
Police in Kenya have said that the armed group Al-Shabab fighters have attacked a police vehicle in eastern Kenya, killing two officers and one civilian. The truck was travelling from Hayley Lapsset camp to Garissa town, about 120km from the Somali border when it hit an explosive device.The fighters then fired a rocket-propelled grenade at […]
Nigerian striker scores for Nottingham Forest
Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi scored on Wednesday night for Nottingham Forest as the top-flight strugglers defeated Championship high-flyers Blackburn Rovers 4-1 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Nottingham Forest, four-time winners of the League Cup went ahead at Ewood Park through Brennan Johnson’s 13th-minute penalty before Scott Wharton made amends […]
NDLEA intercepted 338kg of psychotropic substance
NDLEA commander ,Gombe State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ekaete Egwunwoke has said that the Agency has intercepted 338kg of psychotropic substance in the state. Represented by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Ihebuzor, Egwunwoke said the substances were intercepted along Gombe bypass in a truck coming from Onitsha, Anambra State to Gombe […]
NURTW boss advises drivers to drive with caution
The president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa has advised commercial drivers especially those plying inter state routes to drive with caution during the coming Christmas and New year celebration. He said commercial drivers especially those traveling long distances should be very careful and obey all road traffic regulations to […]
EFCC and ICPC fit to investigate Government account
Foremost human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has said that contrary to the opinions of another SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, anti-graft agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and other related offences were competent to investigate the accounts of state governments. Olisa Agbakoba SAN […]
NEWSAN coordinator task politicians on water and sanitation
National coordinator, Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) Benson Attah has tasked the political class to prioritise water and sanitation programmes in their campaigns and agenda. Attah said this will ensure potable water and sanitation facilities in the country. He also said that collaborative efforts would save many Nigerians from cholera and other diseases related […]