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Governor Wike urges central bank to support Rivers’ cassava processing initiative
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed optimism that the State’s $12 million Cassava processing initiative will create jobs and enhance the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.
Lagos condemns loot of virus palliatives at warehouse
The Lagos State Government has condemned the plunder of a warehouse housing COVID-19 palliatives in the Mazamaza community of Amuwo Odofin Local Government.
Official: Lagos’ll deploy feasible strategies to achieve campaign promises
The Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, has expressed the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led administration to deploy feasible strategies to achieve its campaign promises to residents.
Labour Party warns APC to stop politicking with coronavirus pandemic
Labour Party has warned All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Sanwo-Olu led government in Lagos State to stop politicking with management of COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that it has been responsible for failure to contain the pandemic even in a total lockdown.
Lagos rolls our economic stimulus, targets 200,000 households
Few days after the Lagos State Government issued a stay-at-home directive to residents, in order to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society.
Niger gets first female Head of Service
Niger state has gotten its first female Head of Service as Governor Abubakar Sani Bello approves the appointment of the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HOS) and his Chief...
Governor Sani-Bello appoints SSG, COS, HoS
Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane is the new Secretary to the State Government while Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe is the new Chief of Staff to the Governor.
Governor Obiano reshuffles cabinet
Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, has reshuffled the state Executive cabinet as he swapped the roles of six commissioners.
Kaduna slain monarch laid to rest in Kachia
The late Agom Adara of Adara Chiefdom, Maiwada Galadima in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State has been laid to rest at Kachia.
Gombe sets to recruit 750 extension workers
The Gombe State Government is to recruit 750 extension workers as part of efforts to boost the capacity of farmers in the state.
Rivers council polls: Governor Wike accuses APC of plotting violence
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the State Government has intelligence that a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has armed political thugs to disrupt the June 16, Local Government elections in the state.
Governor Bagudu appoints former APC chairman as commissioner
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, has assigned portfolios to the newly sworn-in commissioners and members of the state Executive Council.
Bauchi secures N8bn central bank loan facility for agriculture
In its determination to boost agriculture and make food available, Bauchi State government has secured a N8billion loan facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
APC challenges PDP to debate over alleged misappropriation of N400 billion in Katsina
The All Progressives Congress has challenged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to a public debate over an alleged misappropriation of N400 billion by the Katsina State Government in 31 months.
Boko Haram insurgents kill 2 farm workers in Borno
Two tractor drivers were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in Jere Local Government Area of Borno, Alhaji Muhammad Dilli, the state Commissioner of Agriculture, said.
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NAPTIP seeks partnership with UNODC to fight human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will continue to deepen partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) to fight trafficking in person in the country.
Arsenal ‘make approach’ for wantaway Real Madrid playmaker
However, the 22-year-old has played just five minutes in the last six games and earlier today, reports in the Spanish press indicated that the player had told Zinedine Zidane of his intention to leave on loan during the window.
Pope urges U.S. reconciliation as bishops call out Joe Biden on abortion
Pope Francis told U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday that he was praying that God would guide his efforts to bring reconciliation in the United States, while the nation’s bishops condemned Biden’s pro-choice stand on abortion.
John Mrabure emerges new acting correctional chief
A Deputy Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), DCG John Mrabure, has been appointed as acting Comptroller General of the Service.
Jigawa PDP inaugurates 29-member reconciliation committee
The Jigawa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 29-member reconciliation committee to unite and bring back its lost glory in the state.
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Bishop Kukah: Nigeria has not recovered from civil war
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Matthew Kukah, has said Nigeria has not recovered from wounds of the civil war, 51 years after the unfortunate event.
UNDEDSS: It’s time for national security, prosperity
The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, on Friday, urged all sections of the country to jettison what it described as isolationism or populism and ensure collaboration to secure and promote prosperity in the country.
Ogun APC mourns Senator Martins Kuye
The All Progressives Congress, Ogun State Chapter, has expressed “deep sadness” over the demise of former Minister of Commerce and industries who was also a former distinguished Senator who represented the Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Jubril Martins Kuye; describing his death as “the passing away of one of Ogun’s finest politicians.”
Global stocks waver as coronavirus fears trump recovery hopes
Global stock markets wavered on Monday as soaring COVID-19 cases offset investor hopes of a quick economic recovery, even after data showing that the Chinese economy rebounded faster-than-expected in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Former sports minister Bala Ka’oje passes on
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, in the statement described the late Ka’oje as “a dignified and unassuming public servant who showed great passion and interest in the development and improvement of Nigeria sports.”