The Federal Government on Tuesday appealed to stakeholders from local and international communities to take advantage of the growing interest in the agricultural sector to invest in large-scale mechanised farming. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made the plea at the maiden edition of a three-day Farm, …
Read More »Tinubu decorates Acting Army Chief Oluyede with new rank
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, with the rank of Lieutenant General at a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. The decoration of the acting army chief was held at the President’s office, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, …
Read More »How painkiller abuse damaged my kidney – Actress Ufuoma McDermott
Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has opened up about her long-standing struggle with kidney disease, which she linked to prolonged use of painkillers. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she urged the public to make health a top priority, sharing insights from her personal journey. McDermott, who has …
Read More »Atiku Africa’s most infamous presidential election loser – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, launched a renewed attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as an infamous election loser. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Morka was reacting to Monday’s claim …
Read More »Delta APC hails Okowa’s arrest
Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has lauded the arrest and detention of former Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, saying “it is a positive step in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against corruption”. “Okowa’s arrest signifies the administration’s dedication to tackling financial mismanagement …
Read More »Kyari not responsible for fuel price hike – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has defended its Group Chief Executive Officer, Malam Mele Kyari, against accusations of causing the surge in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices. The company clarified that Kyari is not responsible for the increase in fuel prices, following calls from protesters for his …
Read More »Davido excited after voting first time in US election
Davido excited after voting first vote in US election Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, made history on Tuesday by casting his first-ever vote in a United States election. The award-winning artist and ‘Awuke’ crooner disclosed this in a post on X.com. This comes as Americans voted …
Read More »Glo Jolly Win promo new millionaires receive prizes
Technology company, Globacom, is spreading joy again as it presented cheques of N1m each to new set of millionaires in the exciting monthly Glo Jolly Win promo. Joined by its Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) licensed partners, Nitroswitch, an aggregator company, and Tetragrammaton, the value-added service provider for these services, Globacom presented the cheques …
Read More »Deregulation not a license to blend off-spec products, jeopardise national interest, Dangote tells Pinnacle Oil
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has advised Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited that deregulation should not be used as a justification for the importation of off-spec petroleum products or the undermining of Nigeria’s national interests. The refinery made this statement in response to remarks by Robert Dickerman, CEO of Pinnacle …
Read More »Nationwide blackout as National Grid crashes yet again
Nigeria has been plunged into complete darkness following yet another collapse of the national grid, further aggravating the country’s electricity supply challenges. The Nigeria National Grid confirmed the collapse on its X handle at exactly 2:45 pm on Tuesday, tweeting, “National Grid suffers another setback, restoration soon.” This latest failure …
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