The Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to revolutionise livestock farming by establishing ranches in seven states across the nation. With an impressive N11.8 billion allocated in the proposed 2025 budget specifically for this initiative, the newly formed Ministry of Livestock Development will spearhead efforts to modernise livestock farming practices, alleviate farmer-herder conflicts, and invigorate…
The opposition Labour Party; Peoples Democratic Party and others, on Thursday, lampooned the ruling All Progressives Congress over the country’s worsening poverty. The condemnation by the opposition parties followed a viral video showing long queues of Nigerians seeking foodstuffs at President Bola Tinubu’s Bourdillon residence in Lagos on Christmas Eve. Senator Ali Ndume, who shared…
Traditional Leaders in Umuahia Invoke Bees, Death, Rain Curses On KidnappersTraditional rulers in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have taken a decisive spiritual step to combat the menace of kidnapping in their communities. During a solemn prayer session on December 24, the monarchs invoked death upon kidnappers terrorizing the region. The event,…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the tragic passing of his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, just 24 hours after the death of his mother. In a statement shared on his personal C account on Thursday, the governor confirmed the loss, revealing that his son died in a fatal motor accident along the…
The embattled National Secretary of the opposition, People’s Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has said that he would remain in office until his appeal at the Supreme Court is resolved. The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu had recently ruled that Ude Okoye is the rightful occupant of the office. The dispute stems from Anyanwu’s…
The Federal Government has strongly rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Federal Government also said Nigeria remained committed to fostering regional stability and will continue to lead efforts to address terrorism and…
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will sign the State’s 2025 budget tomorrow, 27th December. The Governor disclosed this on Thursday, 26th December, during the 2024 Aro Day celebration held at Aro Civic Center, in Arochukwu Local Government Area with the theme: “Honour for Distinguished Champions of Aro Renaissance, Peace and Community Development.” “By…
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor has called for decentralization of sharing of palliatives to poor Nigerians to forestall the incidents of fatal stampedes witnessed across the country recently. He made the call while delivering his Christmas message in Awka. Bishop Ezeokafor expressed worry over the loss of precious lives…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed the N971 billion 2025 budget into law. Mr Mbah presented the budget to the State Assembly in November and signed it into law on Tuesday after the assembly passed it. The budget comprises N837.9 billion for capital expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget, and a…
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has disclosed that he is targeting 24 months completion of the newly flagged off Abia Airport project in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state, despite a 36-month completion contractual agreement with the contractor. Otti disclosed this on Sunday, December 22, during a church service at…
