Food security remains a top priority for the Kwara government as billions of naira are invested in different agricultural initiatives this year, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said on Wednesday. Abdulrazaq spoke at the government-enabled Kwara Youth Farm in Malete, Moro local government, where at least 1,500 hectares of land are being cultivated for soya bean production…
…Convenes High-Powered Security Meeting. Following the August 1 planned protest across the nation, the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) has convened a high-powered security meeting held at the Council’s Headquarters, Ogidi. The all-important meeting had many Security Chiefs and Commanders including…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday presented a new fire truck to operatives of the State Fire Service to strengthen their operations and public safety in the state. He commended operatives of the Fire Service for their commitment and quick response to emergencies that could have caused loss of lives and properties. “They have…
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has opened a condolence register for their departed President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Recall that Chief Iwuanyanwu passed away on July 25, 2024, following a brief illness. Opening the register following their emergency NEC meeting at the national headquarters of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Enugu, the Secretary General, Ambassador…
Economic activities are on standby as the long-awaited #EndBadGovernance protest started in several cities across the nation. From Abuja to Abeokuta, Port Harcourt to Lagos, Owerri to Enugu and the entire South East banks, and businesses have been shut. The roads are unusually deserted as protesters defy last-minute push by authorities to stop the demonstrations….
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross for an undisclosed fee. The Germany international spent seven years in England after joining Brighton from German club Ingolstadt in 2017. The 33-year-old is Brighton’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 30 goals, and in all competitions he scored 32 times and…
Manchester United returned to winning ways after their defeat to Arsenal on open play, thanks to a 3-2 victory over LALIGA side Real Betis. The Red Devils have had a stuttering run in pre-season. Their campaign started with a defeat to Rosenberg, but then they followed it up with a victory over Rangers. The next…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a ruling imposing significant restrictions on the August 1 hunger protest against the federal government, limiting the demonstration to the MKO Abiola stadium, also known as the National Stadium. This decision was made in response to concerns about potential violence and disruption of public peace,…
Olakunbi Adene, a 54-year-old caterer and mother of two, was found brutally murdered in her residence in Akure, Ondo State, just four days after celebrating her birthday. Her body was discovered in a pool of blood on her bed, leaving her family and community in shock. Adene’s husband, Dele, described her death as a “rude…
Prominent rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu, has urged senators to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Yesufu assured them that they would face no resistance, stating that propaganda cannot sway hungry citizens. Her call for impeachment follows Akpabio’s dismissive comments towards Nigerians planning to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s…
