Plateau State governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang has said his government will adopt a pragmatic approach to address poverty in the state, saying food security was a top priority plan for his administration. He lamented that insecurity has affected farming in the state, adding that the state plans to end insecurity …
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At least four staff members of the US Embassy in Nigeria on a humanitarian mission in Anambra State have been killed. REPORTS gathered that they were killed during an attack on their vehicle by gunmen on Tuesday. The incident happened in the Amiyi/Eke Ochuche communities in Ogbaru Local Government …
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Lagos Magistrates’ Court, Yaba, yesterday remanded singer, Seun Kuti, to 48 hours in police custody to enable seamless conclusion of investigation. Kuti was arrested on Monday after he surrendered himself to the office for questioning over alleged unprovoked grievous assault of an Inspector on the Third Mainland Bridge, Saturday. …
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Two suspected smugglers have been remanded in prison custody for allegedly attacking some operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja Zone “A” Federal Operations Unit. The suspects, Felarun Oluwasegun and Fakorede Jelili were accused of attacking the customs anti-smuggling team with “assorted charms and horse whips.” They were …
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Yoruba Cultural Ambassador to Ooni of Ife, Dotun Taylor, has offered free medical treatment and donated eyeglasses to Ile-Ife residents in Osun State. The medical outreach was provided through his Non-Governmental Organisation, Roots and Heritage Renaissance Culture Initiative (RHRCI) and Ambassador Alfred Oladotun Taylor Foundation. Taylor, ‘Asoju Asa Oodua’, said …
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BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) is committed to building a Better Tomorrow™, and we believe young people play a vital role in shaping the future. That’s why we are pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Battle of Minds Challenge, a global internship program designed for young innovators to solve …
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BRITISH American Tobacco (Nigeria) Ltd. is proud to announce that the Director of External Affairs, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, has been inducted as an associate at the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD Nigeria), alongside 99 others, at the flag-off of its 40th anniversary event that was held in Lagos recently. The induction …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday swore in Mahmuda Isah as Resident Electoral Commission (REC). INEC Chairman’s Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi confirmed this in a statement on Monday. Oyekanmi said that Isah took his oath of office during the commission’s weekly meeting, which had the Chairman, Prof. Mahmood …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday swore in Mahmuda Isah as Resident Electoral Commission (REC). INEC Chairman’s Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi confirmed this in a statement on Monday. Oyekanmi said that Isah took his oath of office during the commission’s weekly meeting, which had the Chairman, Prof. …
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The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2023 budget of N876 billion for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) out of which N451 million was approved as provisions for aides of 12 Board members of the commission. Aside the N451million provision for aides to 12 Board members of the commission, the …
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