Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has called on various stakeholders to work closely together and fine-tune implementable policies and strategies to facilitate sustainable food for all in the face of the high cost of living in the country. Bago, who spoke through his deputy, Yakubu Garba, stated this on the commemoration of the 2024 World Food Day with the theme, “Safer Foods and Better Health” at the Legbo Kitigi International Centre in Minna. He explained that currently, Niger is collaborating with several international-funded partners in the state to improve and modernise agri-value chain activities to boost the productivity of major…
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Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has expressed sadness over the reported death of 105 persons in the Tuesday petrol tanker explosion in Majia town in Jigawa State. The forum registered its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Jigawa State on the sad incident, especially families that lost their loved ones and those who sustained injuries in the fire disaster. The NGF, in a statement on Wednesday by the chairman of the body and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said: “The reported circumstances of the incident are worrisome, urging citizens to avoid taking advantage of petrol spills because of…
Enyimba Football Club of Aba played a 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes FC in Aba in the Nigerian Professional Football League on Wednesday. The Elephants started the match on a good note but the away team took the lead in the 41st minute with a goal by Joseph Godstime. But Chinedu Ufure equalised for Enyimba in the second half to leave scores at level. The result marked the first point Enyimba has dropped at home this season. In a related development, Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia suffered a 3-0 defeat at Nasarawa United in Lafia. Abia Warriors had on Sunday…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State has warned all the civil servants working in the state and the public of the necessity of complying with the constitutional provisions of the state’s electoral laws. It also stated that the electoral constitutional provision also empowered the commission to equally follow the guiding principles in the electoral process. According to a statement from the party: “In line with electoral guidelines, any member intending to contest in the forthcoming elections must resign their appointment no later than today at 12 pm. “This step is essential to ensuring a free, fair, credible…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed all 21 nominees for federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, earlier submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the joint Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs and Finance during the plenary. The nominees include Mrs Linda Oti representing (Abia), Akpan Effiong (Akwa-Ibom), Enefe Ekene (Anambra), Prof. Steve Ugah (Benue), Eyo Whiley (Cross River), Aruviere Egharhevwe (Delta), Nduka Awuregu (Ebonyi), Victor Eboigbe (Edo), Wumi Ogunlola (Ekiti), Ozo Obodougo (Enugu), Mohammed Usman (Gombe), Alhaji Kabir Mashi (Katsina) and Adamu Fanda…
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has once again proven its dedication to excellence, winning the prestigious CIPM Oscar Award for HR Best Practice in the Mining Sector. The CIPM Oscar Award, launched in 2012, solidifies SROL’s reputation as a leader in innovative and inclusive labour practices. Here’s how SROL is making a mark in the mining industry. The award ceremony, which held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at the Chida Event Center, Abuja, is a coveted recognition of excellence in People Management and Organization Development. Celebrating professionals and organizations excelling in Strategic HR, Talent Development, Employee Engagement, and Diversity &…
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has named Liverpool as his team’s toughest opponent in the Premier League. The Portuguese midfielder said he respects the Reds a lot, adding that their players are the toughest to play against. When asked who Man City’s toughest opponents in the Premier League are, Silva replied (as quoted by TBR Football): “I always tend to go to Liverpool because I respect them a lot because of how good they are and how tough it was for us over the years to beat them. So Liverpool players are always the toughest I would say.” He added:…
Following the loss of over 90 lives to a tanker explosion on Tuesday night in Jigawa State, the Senate has asked the National Orientation Agency, NOA, and other relevant authorities to carry out adequate sensitisation of Nigerians on the dangers involved in oil scooping during tanker accidents. The admonition followed a motion moved by Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC, Jigawa North West) on the incident of a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state, where no fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, with 50 other persons hospitalised for varying degrees of injury. In his…
The outgoing local government chairmen of 17 LGAs in Abia State have declared that their loyalty to and support for Governor Alex Otti will be intact even when they leave office. This is even as the local government bosses, popularly known in Abia as mayors, have dismissed the rumours on social media that they were contemplating joining the All Progressive Congress, APC. The mayor, who issued a joint statement, said that “there is no iota of truth in these concocted news items.” Elelenta Nwambusi Elele, the Abia State Chairman of the Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, said they…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the country is spending its increased revenue on social investment, such as cash transfers to Nigerians. Edun disclosed this on Tuesday at a panel session during the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. According to him, Nigeria’s revenue generation had doubled due to the use of efficient technologies. He noted that the government plans to conduct additional cash transfers to 20 million Nigerians to tackle economic hardship. “The social investment programme is spearheaded by direct transfers to reach 60 per cent of the poorest in the population. And right now, 20 million households…