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Tinubu determined to make food production self-sufficient
10 May 2024
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, expressed his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production before leaving office. The President spoke Niger State during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 84km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road construction in the Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area of the state. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Information and National […]
Continue Reading“You should be arrested for this” – Nigerians fume as content creator buried himself alive for 24 hours
09 May 2024
Some Nigerians on Thursday condemned a 24-hour buried alive challenge’ undertaken by a content creator known as Young C. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Young C had embarked on this daring challenge on Wednesday, announcing his intention to be buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. At 23 hours, he took […]
Continue ReadingSoldier apprehended for illegal possession of ammunition and explosives
09 May 2024
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has apprehended personnel for illegal possession of ammunition and explosives during a routine search operation by the Military Police K9 Team, at the Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri, Borno State. A statement by Major Gen Onyema Nwacbukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said, “The soldier, Corporal Mubarak Yakubu […]
Continue ReadingNAFDAC shut down illegal alcohol factory in Badagry
09 May 2024
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut down an illegal alcohol factory operating in Badagry, Lagos State. Disclosing the development on its X handle @NafdacAgency, the regulatory agency said that the factory was dismantled with the assistance of the Nigerian Army’s 15 Field Engineering Regiment in Badagry. The statement […]
Continue ReadingE-money under investigation by the Police
09 May 2024
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the Chief Executive Officer of Emy Cargo and Shipping Services Limited Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, is currently under investigation regarding the alleged acquisition of four hundred and eighty-eight cars. The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department in Alagbon, Lagos, ASP Aminat Mayegun, confirmed […]
Continue ReadingReps urge FG to pay ASUU, NASU withheld salaries
09 May 2024
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU). This followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent Public Importance by Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa) during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, Fulata said that […]
Continue ReadingTaraba state Government cries out for help after two weeks power outage in Jalingo
09 May 2024
Taraba State Government has cried out that it is currently helpless regarding the two weeks power outage that is making life difficult for inhabitants of Jalingo, the state capital. It also said the bulk of the work of power restoration lies in the hands of the Federal Government, adding that all entreaties to the Minister […]
Continue ReadingCourt sentence woman for pouring hot water on co-wife
09 May 2024
A Senior Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has sentenced a 28-year-old housewife, Faith Felix to eight months in prison for pouring hot water on her co-wife. The woman, who resides in Gosa Toge along airport road in the FCT, was convicted and sentenced for criminal force, assault and causing grievous hurt, to which she begged […]
Continue ReadingCubarsi extends contract with Barcelona, release clause worth €500m
09 May 2024
Spanish teenager Pau Cubarsi, who has been turning heads with his mature performances in central defence in his breakout season, has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2027, the La Liga side announced in a statement on Thursday. “FC Barcelona and player Pau Cubarsi have reached an agreement to extend his contract, which will tie […]
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