The Sokoto State Ministry for Animals and Fisheries is taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of anthrax disease in the state. To achieve this, the ministry has directed a “mop-up” vaccination exercise, focusing on neighborhoods sharing borders with Zamfara State, where the disease was recently detected. The Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Yabo, urged…
The Member representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Omo’ba Okunjimi Odimayo, has extolled the legacy of Ondo State’s founding fathers as the state marks its 49th anniversary. In his congratulatory message, Odimayo felicitated Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the good people of Ondo State, commending the governor’s inclusive leadership and unwavering commitment…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has reiterated the ministry’s commitment to sustaining the rehabilitation of the Chibok girls, commending their impressive performance at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) According to a press statement signed by Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity said the Minister said this during her visit to…
Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Rashford has joined on a deal until the end of the season, which includes an option to buy for £40m. Villa are paying a minimum of 75% of Rashford’s wages and so wont be paying a loan fee. Villa are also close to…
Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Monday advised the People Democratic Party, PDP, to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki to contest for the presidency if the party wants victory in 2027. Primate Ayodele made it known that former PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar isn’t the party’s…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 21-year-old man has confessed to have found more gains in drug peddling than in his previous job as a mechanic. This is coming as the officers of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade apprehended two suspected drug peddlers and illegal street traders during a targeted operation in Ogbunike,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 32-year-old man is currently in police net in Anambra state for stealing a little child and attempting to escape with her. The Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday. According to him, the suspect, Joshua Simeon, who hails…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has described the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as a political platform that is gradually going into extinction amid its perennial leadership crisis. APC urged Nigerians to ensure that the PDP did not return to power following the alleged rot it left behind after ruling the country for 16 years The…
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, has refuted media reports that the death of a 300-level Computer Engineering student, Arua Jasper, who slumped during a football game, was caused by lack of medical equipment and negligence on the part of the University. There have been media reports alleging that the University authority, due…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce an annual electricity subsidy of $600m for all customers from 2025 as part of efforts to reform the power sector. The subsidy, expected to last until 2027, aims to bridge the gap between cost-reflective tariffs and regulated electricity rates, while the government works towards eliminating the metering…
