Month: February 2021
New MD of Endeavor Nigeria to assume duties March 1
The Nigeria Board of Directors, Endeavor, Global Entrepreneurship Network, has announced the appointment of Tosin Faniro-Dada as its new Managing Director & CEO, effective March 1, 2021. This was disclosed …
New MD of Endeavor Nigeria to assume duties March 1 Read MoreBreaking: Sunday Igboho allegedly attacked, harrassed by DSS operatives in Ibadan
Former Avaition Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has confirmed that the joint security team sought to violently arrest Sunday Igboho while on his way to Lagos to see Pa Adebanjo. According to …
Breaking: Sunday Igboho allegedly attacked, harrassed by DSS operatives in Ibadan Read MoreHIASFEST: A convergence of budding artistic talents
AWAAL GATA reports on the just concluded Hajiya Aliyu Schools Festival (HIAFEST) With the third edition just concluded, the Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival (HIASFEST) has continued to soar as …
HIASFEST: A convergence of budding artistic talents Read More45 years after: Abuja still home for all?
Forty-five years after the establishment of Abuja as the nation’s capital, the slogan: Home For All and Centre of Unity has been called to question in several quarters over several …
45 years after: Abuja still home for all? Read MoreNothing betters national unity – NCPC boss
The executive secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said “there is nothing more beautiful than unity.” He stated this Thursday in Abuja while playing host to …
Nothing betters national unity – NCPC boss Read MoreYobe trains 50 farmers in pasture production
The Yobe state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Mairo Amshi, on Friday said the ministry had trained 50 farmers in pasture production. Amshi told the News Agency of …
Yobe trains 50 farmers in pasture production Read MoreNEPZA boss courts OPS for sustainable FTZ scheme
The managing director/chief executive officer, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, has reiterated the need to deepen collaboration with the Organised Private Sector (OPS) for a sustainable …
NEPZA boss courts OPS for sustainable FTZ scheme Read MoreActionaid gives N32.5m grant to Edo youth
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Actionaid Nigeria, has handed out a financial grant of N32.5 million to 1,000 persons in Edo state. The beneficiaries, according to the organisation, had been trained …
Actionaid gives N32.5m grant to Edo youth Read MoreA lady mustn’t open her legs to be successful – Safna Maru
Safna Aliyu Maru hails from Maru local government area of Zamfara state, but relocated to Kano a few years ago to pursue a career in Kannywood. It didn’t take time …
A lady mustn’t open her legs to be successful – Safna Maru Read MoreOperation Puff Adder II: Police nab 48, recover 14 A-K47 rifles, others
Operatives of the Nigeria Police attached to Operation Puff Adder II have arrested 48 suspects over their involvement in cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, cybercrime/financial fraud, among others. …
Operation Puff Adder II: Police nab 48, recover 14 A-K47 rifles, others Read MoreNSIPs: Can EFCC, ICPC ensure transparency of independent monitors?
The National Social Investment Programmes (NSIPs) of the federal government is presently witnessing the training of Independent Monitors across the states. However, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and …
NSIPs: Can EFCC, ICPC ensure transparency of independent monitors? Read MoreQ4 GDP report: Time to walk the talk
Many Nigerians were pleasantly surprised when the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the country had exited recession, with the non-oil sector largely contributing to that feat. BENJAMIN UMUTEME …
Q4 GDP report: Time to walk the talk Read MoreU.S. Africa command leadership visits Nigeria on security cooperation
The Commander, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, wrapped up a three-day West African visit February 22-25, 2021, with a stop in Nigeria to meet with the nation’s …
U.S. Africa command leadership visits Nigeria on security cooperation Read MoreDaniel Akintonde, Abubakar Mahdi: Where are they now?
When the history of Nigeria is written, the contributions of these individuals cannot be glossed over. Many years after they left office, not much has been heard about them. Where …
Daniel Akintonde, Abubakar Mahdi: Where are they now? Read MoreFarouq condemns abduction of Zamfara school girls
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has condemned in totality the abduction of hundreds of female students in the Government Girl’s Secondary School, …
Farouq condemns abduction of Zamfara school girls Read MoreMarginalisation: Elders condemn activities of IPOB, urge Igbos to join APC
Some respected Igbo elders, who operate under the aegis of Conference of Concerned Igbo Elders for Peace and National Unity, have called on relevant authorities to deal decisively with members …
Marginalisation: Elders condemn activities of IPOB, urge Igbos to join APC Read MoreJonathan: Mailafia exposes sponsors of bandits in Nigeria
The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Obadiah Mailafia, on Thursday said bandits terrorising Nigeria were sponsored by those who wanted former President, Goodluck Jonathan, out of …
Jonathan: Mailafia exposes sponsors of bandits in Nigeria Read MoreBreaking: Applause as Minister Dare kicks off National Principal Cup
The much awaited Pprincipal Cup finally got underway on Friday as Igbobi and and Government College Kaduna raised the curtain on the competition in a grand style at the Agege …
Breaking: Applause as Minister Dare kicks off National Principal Cup Read MoreBanditry: Northern govs to secure schools, plug porous borders
Northern states governors have resolved to secure schools within their states as well as plug local and international borders to ensure safety of schoolchildren and stop illegal immigrants from gaining …
Banditry: Northern govs to secure schools, plug porous borders Read MoreRising crude oil price good for our economy- Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said the rising price of crude oil is a good omen for Nigeria. The minister said this while addressing State …
Rising crude oil price good for our economy- Minister Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines: NPHCDA conducts training for health workers nationwide
Preparatory to the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines into the country in a few days, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has rolled out a nationwide training programme for …
COVID-19 vaccines: NPHCDA conducts training for health workers nationwide Read MoreBreaking: Over 370 students kidnapped in Zamfara
Bandits have reportedly kidnapped over 350 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara state. A resident of the area Sani Tela Jangebe in …
Breaking: Over 370 students kidnapped in Zamfara Read MoreBandits speak up from forest: We want Buhari to lead dialogue
Amidst rising concerns over the spate of insecurity in some parts of the North, the bandits have explained why they take up arms against the State. And to arrest the …
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