Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the federal government has taken cognisance of the rising cost of food and other commodities in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday in Abuja during a bilateral meeting with a visiting German delegation led by the country’s Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Ms Svenja…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived Bouake, Ivory Coast venue of their semifinal match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa Winner of the match which comes up on Wednesday will take on Host Ivory Coast or DR Congo in the final on Sunday. Meanwhile for getting to the semifinal of the tournament, Super Eagles have secured…
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has urged the Federal and state governments to be more innovative by investing in the development of robotics technology to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other criminalities beleaguering the country. Fasina urged the government at all levels to provide an enabling environment that…
Ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana-Bafana, the Nigeria High Commission has issued an advisory on safe conduct to those staying in South Africa. The communique released on Tuesday warned Nigerians in the country of ”veiled threats” against them should the Super Eagles beat South Africa in the match on…
Veteran actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, is dead. The folk singer, poet, and playwright died on Monday, less than two months to his 82nd birthday. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a statement. Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of…
Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola is scheming to install his daughter as a judge on the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, the country’s seat of power, Peoples Gazette learnt through documents and judiciary sources familiar with the process. Oluwakemi Victoria Ariwoola is the latest beneficiary of an active determination of the nation’s…
Family members of abducted pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure-Ekiti, have said that they gave tramadol, N15 million, and fried rice as ransom to secure the release of the hostages. Gunmen had last Monday ambushed the school bus conveying the pupils and staff to Eporo-Ekiti and whisked away five pupils…
The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services in rural communities by strengthening its partnership with the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Foundation. This collaboration aims to address the primary healthcare needs of the people, particularly in maternal and child health services. In a recent meeting held at the state…
The news of the passing of Mrs. Patricia Añasi, the Clerk of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has left the people of Ebonyi State in deep shock and mourning. Known as a dedicated servant and a champion of due process and good governance, her demise is a monumental loss for the state. In a statement…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reveals that over 50 percent of imported certificates of pharmaceutical products into Nigeria are are not certified. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this revelation during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies held in Abuja. The certificate…
