The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has signed a contract with AGCOMS International Trading Limited, a sub-dealer of John Deere, to supply 2,000 mechanised equipment and boost food production. The equipment includes tractors, plows, and combined harvesters targeted at boosting food security in the country. The contract, worth $70 million, includes…
The Mayor of Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Emma Nweke, over the weekend, took delivery of five brand new motorcycles donated by the founder of the EbubeChukwuzo Foundation, Chief James Ndubuisi Olieh to Oyi Council Strike Force Team, to boost security of lives and property. Presenting the motorcycles, delegates from the Foundation,…
Few hours after it bursted and demolished some buildings used as kidnappers’ den and criminal hideouts in Isiagu, Awka South Local Government Area on Sunday, the newly-launched security force in Anambra State, Agụnechemba (popularly known Operation Udo Ga-Achị), has cracked down on another notorious criminal gang in the state. The latest breakthrough, recorded on Monday…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has condemned and expressed concern over what it described as “irresponsible, callous, inhuman and outrageous narratives being circulated on social media on the whys and wherefores” of the killing of one of its officers in the line of duty in Anambra State. This is coming following the recent…
Action resume on Tuesday in the Uefa Champions League with Manchester City in danger of an early exit while Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying Two games remain in the revamped Champions League’s new 36-team league phase.The top eight automatically progress to the last 16 and, crucially, skip the two-legged knockout play-off round. And…
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that Djokovic considered “insulting and offensive”. Channel Nine’s Tony Jones shouted “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak kick him out” towards Djokovic fans while live on air at the Australian Open on Friday.As a result, Djokovic refused to do his…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the death of one of its officers during a raid in Anambra State, promising to bring the perpetrator to book. Over the weekend, the death of the EFCC officer gained mileage on social media after the news broke about the incident.Days after that, the EFCC confirmed…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced the 2025 Hajj fare. A statement by the commission on Monday said intending pilgrims from Southern states are expected to pay N8.7 million. Those from Borno and Adamawa zones will pay N8.3 million.The statement noted that intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.4 million for…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the controversial tax reform bills into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Speaking at the weekend during The Platform, an event organised by The Covenant Nation to facilitate national development, Oyedele…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Donald J. Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States, marking a dramatic political resurgence after his previous term and legal controversies. He was sworn-in at at noon local time (17:00 GMT) at the historic inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Capitol…
