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7May

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120 Farmers in South South Region Benefit from Women Agriculture Support Scheme Inaugurated by Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, officially launched the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in the South-South geopolitical zone on Tuesday, May 7. The event took place at the Government Banquet Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. During the inauguration, Mrs. Tinubu disclosed that the program aims to empower 20 women from each of the six states in the South-South region with a grant of N500,000 per beneficiary. The beneficiaries, she noted, are primarily involved in animal husbandry, poultry, and fish farming, with 75% being young females. Represented by Hajia Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, the First Lady explained, "Today, we are supporting 20 women farmers per state in the South South Zone with the sum of N500,000 each. A total of ...

Public Ranch Management Agency Bill Passed by Enugu Assembly

7May

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Public Ranch Management Agency Bill Passed by Enugu Assembly

On Tuesday, the Enugu State House of Assembly approved the Public Ranch Management Agency bill, empowering the state government to establish an agency responsible for overseeing both government-owned and privately-owned ranches within the state. During the deliberation before passing the bill, Clifford Obe, the representative for Igbo-Eze North Constituency II, emphasized that the legislation aimed to address the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders in the state. Obe highlighted the adverse impact of the farmer/herder crisis on agricultural productivity in the local market, citing instances of farmers being displaced from their lands, which resulted in increased criminal activities and rural-to-urban migration. He noted that the bill would pro...

Nigeria Labour Congress Stance on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

7May

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Nigeria Labour Congress Stance on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

Expressing their disapproval, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the recent implementation of a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. In a statement released to the press in Abuja on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero voiced the organization's stance on the matter. Ajaero responded to a recent circular from the CBN instructing banks and payment service providers to apply the levy within two weeks. Labeling the move as potentially worsening the economic hardship faced by the populace, the CBN justified the levy as a measure to enhance cybersecurity. The NLC President strongly criticized the directive, demanding an immediate halt and reversal of the policy, highlighting that this additional cost burden on Nigerians is unfair,...

Kano Pillars has Appointed Two Interim Head Coaches

7May

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Kano Pillars has Appointed Two Interim Head Coaches

Jangora Ahmed and Ahmed Yaro Yaro Garba are set to lead Kano Pillars for the remainder of the Nigeria Premier Football League season. Following the suspension of head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba, the club's management has assigned Ahmed and Yaro Yaro to take charge of the team. Ahmed and Yaro Yaro, who both have history playing for the Sai Masu Gida, will step in as caretaker coaches. Earlier in the week, Maikaba criticized the club's leadership for what he perceived as a lack of professionalism. Despite the challenges, Kano Pillars have managed to secure 44 points from 32 games so far in this campaign.

ECOWAS’ Plan to Raise $2.4 Billion for Counter-Terrorism Standby Force

7May

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ECOWAS’ Plan to Raise $2.4 Billion for Counter-Terrorism Standby Force

In response to security threats in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking steps to establish a counter-terrorism force. During a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants of the designated ECOWAS Training Centres of Excellence, ECOWAS’ Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah announced this initiative. The three centres of excellence involved in this effort are the National Defence College in Nigeria, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana, and Ecole de Maintien de la Paix Alioune Blondin Beye in Mali. This consultative engagement, as reported by NewsNow, is a bi-annual event aimed at supporting the training, capacity building, research, and development of the ECOWAS Stan...

Senate reveals Suleja Prisons constructed with mud bricks 100 years ago

7May

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Senate reveals Suleja Prisons constructed with mud bricks 100 years ago

Following a recent jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, the Nigerian Senate has provided clarity on the situation. They have attributed the incident to the collapse of the prison wall, which was built using mud bricks over a century ago. Approximately two weeks ago, 119 inmates managed to escape due to the dilapidated state of the prison wall. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, addressed the media after a meeting with the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, explaining that heavy rainfall and storms caused the collapse, allowing the inmates to flee. During his visit to the affected facility, Tunji-Ojo disclosed the government's plans to relocate some correctional centers in order to improve space, security, and in...

The Arrest of an Alleged Fake Doctor in Lagos Lauded by NMA

7May

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The Arrest of an Alleged Fake Doctor in Lagos Lauded by NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force for apprehending an individual believed to be posing as a medical doctor. Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, the Chairman of NMA Lagos, commended the arrest during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday, emphasizing that it would bolster the association’s campaign against medical quackery. Highlighting the dangers of medical quackery, Olowojebutu stressed that this malpractice jeopardized the well-being of citizens and the quality of healthcare services in the state and the nation. He remarked, “The arrest represents a positive development for the health sector as we continue to expose these impostors to prevent further harm and casualties in Lagos. “Our efforts in combating...

Ogun State Governor calls for partnership between Royal Institute of British Architects and Ogun tertiary institutions

7May

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Ogun State Governor calls for partnership between Royal Institute of British Architects and Ogun tertiary institutions

Encouraging collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects and tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has proposed the introduction of architecture as a course of study. In a meeting with the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Mr. Muyiwa Oki, Governor Abiodun urged the Nigerians Institute of Architecture (NIA) to organize a competition that would inspire architecture students across the country to enhance their skills and contribute to national development. During the discussion held at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun praised Mr. Muyiwa Oki for his remarkable achievement as the youngest and first black President of the prestigious institute at the age of 32. The governor emphasized the importan...

Confirmation of Bola Tinubu’s Return by Nigerian Government

7May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Confirmation of Bola Tinubu’s Return by Nigerian Government

In a recent development, the Nigerian presidency has officially announced that President Bola Tinubu will be arriving back in Nigeria from Europe on Wednesday. Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this disclosure in a social media post shared on Tuesday. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his team, is scheduled to return to Nigeria tomorrow from his trip to Europe.” This trip commenced on April 22 when Tinubu departed from Abuja, the nation’s capital, to the Netherlands for an official visit. Contrary to speculations, the Federal Government clarified that there are no plans for a foreign military base in Nigeria. The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed that the President’s visit to The Netherlands was at...

Tragic Incident: 40-Year-Old Man from Bayelsa Discovered Deceased in Brothel

7May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tragic Incident: 40-Year-Old Man from Bayelsa Discovered Deceased in Brothel

On Tuesday, a shocking discovery was made in Bayelsa State as the lifeless body of an unidentified man was found in a brothel where he had reportedly been staying with a commercial worker. Reports indicate that the deceased, a 40-year-old father of 12 children, had visited the brothel in the Tombia-Amassoma Road area of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, to meet with his regular companion. Residents revealed that the deceased, originally from Delta State, had suffered from a stroke prior to the tragic incident and was known to be a patron of the commercial sex workers in the locality. According to witnesses, the man left his residence around 8 am on Tuesday to rendezvous with a prostitute, only to be found dead later in the day within the premises. Shockingly, he was discover...