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Buhari: Nigerians, let’s move to the Next Level
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday launched his 2019 electioneering campaign yesterday in a grand style, presenting a document called the ‘Next Level,” of where he wants to take Nigerians.
Expert says snail farming very profitable
Dr Yemi Popoola, a Livestock Specialist at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, says snail farming is a very profitable means of livelihood.
Simon Lalong: Those who forcefully annexed homes, villages will be forced out soon
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said those who forcefully annexed ancestral homes and villages of the people would soon be forced out.
Niger government issues alert over poisonous meat in circulation
Niger State Government has warned Nigerian to be cautious of meats in circulation that contains steroid applied by local livestock farmers and butchers.
Yobe government targets vaccination of one million livestock
Yobe government said it had concluded arrangement to vaccinate no fewer than one million livestock following reported cases of animal diseases in some parts of the state.
Kebbi government to procure N14 million livestock vaccines
The Kebbi Government says it will procure vaccines worth N14 million to protect livestock against various animals diseases in the 21 local government areas of the state.
Federal government to upgrade veterinary teaching hospitals
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to upgrade all the Veterinary Teaching Hospitals across the country and the completion of the National Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Abuja.
Ministry releases 19 high yield crop varieties, 1 chicken breed
A total of 19 new high yield crop varieties have been released by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to enhance Nigerian agriculture.
Federal government laments poor funding of Niger Basin Authority by member countries
The Federal Government, Friday, lamented poor funding of the Niger Basin Authority, NBA, by member countries as 37th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers meet over issues affecting the organisation’s performance.
Prince Harry and Meghan bring rain to drought stricken Aussie town
Prince Harry and his expectant wife Meghan visited a drought-stricken region of Australia Wednesday, bringing a rare and welcome rainstorm with them.
Boko Haram kills own commander over attempts to surrender
A high ranking Boko Haram Commander has been killed by his own colleagues after his secret plan to surrender was discovered by some of his colleague.
Niger to spend N91 million on livestock tracking devise
Niger State Government says it will spend N91 million on micro chips to track movements of livestock in order to address the issue of cattle rustling in the state.
Niger releases N60 million for relief materials for Kede flood victims
Respite has come the way of flood victims in Kede community in the Mokwa Local Government of Niger State following the release of N60 million by the state government for the purchase of relief materials that would be distributed to the affected people.
Nigerian Army kills insurgents, recovers stolen livestock in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it killed many ‘Boko-Haram’ insurgents and recovered 147 livestock in two separate operations in Jentilo and Gesada villages of Kukawa and Guzamala Local Government Areas in Borno.
WFP: 1.1 million Zimbabweans will need food aid
The World Food Programme warned on Friday that 1.1 million Zimbabweans could need food aid before the next harvest in 2019, with rural smallholders most at risk of food shortages.
Sallah: Livestock prices increase in Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger – survey
The price of various sizes of livestock in many markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and Nasarawa state have gone up ahead of the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
Eid-El-Kabir: Imported tomatoes force down price of produce in Lagos market
Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the prices of tomatoes, pepper and onions have reduced in most markets in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
22 killed, several displaced as floods ravage Niger
Twenty-two people are dead and thousands have been left homeless in Niger after torrential rains caused heavy flooding, authorities said.
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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says their 1-0 win over the Super Falcons of Nigeria in Sunday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener was down to a moment of brilliance from Thembi Kgatlana and a loss of concentration by the Nigerian team.
Stuart Baxter: AFCON 2019 race not over yet for South Africa
South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has vowed his team will continue to fight for their qualification ticket away to Libya in March.
Emmanuel Amuneke walks tight rope with Tanzania
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke and Tanzania will now have to beat regional rivals Uganda in March next year to qualify for the 2019 AFCON after they lost 1-0 in Lesotho yesterday.
Presidency: APC bye-election victories shatters myth of PDP’s return
The presidency has declared that the victories recorded weekend by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shattered any assumptions of a return to power by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Nigerian Army vows to crush new terrorist group in North-East
The Nigerian Army has uncovered a new terrorist group, Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina, believed to be operating in the North-East of the country, and vowed to fight the group with “advanced technologies.”
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Muhammadu Buhari: Federal government committed to ending Boko Haram insurgency
The Federal Government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to ending Boko Haram insurgency, saying it would ensure that the menace was completely eliminated.
ASEAN and China tout progress over South China Sea
Leaders from Southeast Asia and China say they're making progress in keeping the peace in the disputed South China Sea as they work towards a "code of conduct" to govern navigation routes and other activities in the area.
BBC: Why Nigerians, others fall for fake news
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Monday suggested reasons why Nigerians usually fall prey to fake news which is gaining grounds in African media circles.
Quadri, Musa and Akhator win big at the Nigeria Sports Award
Table Tennis star Aruna Quadri, Super Eagles vice Captain Ahmed Musa and D’Tigress’s Evelyn Akhator were part of the biggest winners at Nigeria Sports Award held at Banquet Hall of the Eko Hotels on Friday in Lagos.
NCC seeks minors’ protection online
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out fresh measures to protect minors and under-aged on the Internet. To that end, an Internet industry code of practice has been drafted to guide Internet Service Providers on the protection of rights of Internet users in the country.