The former President declared that secession is not the way to go and promised his loyalty to a united Nigeria. Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said he will never support calls for secession. This is as he revealed why he doesn’t believe in and would never support the agitations for the Yoruba…
The Emir of Daura, Katsina State, Alhaji Umar Farouk, has explained why the emirate decided to confer a title on President Muhammadu Buhari’s only son, Yusuf.On Saturday, Yusuf will be turbaned as the Talban Daura and District Head of Kwasarawa, however, many Nigerians questioned the rationale behind this. Speaking at his palace during the turbaning…
Construction of the 5000-seat capacity Township Stadium at Nsukka in Enugu State, by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration, to encourage grassroots sports development reaches over 90% completion with the successful installation of AstroTurf, Tartan Tracks and Seats. The installation of flood lighting and other associated works at the Nsukka Township Stadium is ongoing while construction of…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has said the implementation of the Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), which commenced seven years ago, has attracted about N200 billion worth of investments into the sector. Specifically, the Executive Secretary of NSDC, Mr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed the development at a media parley in Abuja on Monday. According to…
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. Remi Babalola, former chairman of FBN Holdings Plc appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria following the abrupt exit of his predecessor, Oba Otudeko, resigned his position due to “the rot, stench and corruption in the system”. Mr Babalola…
The deal also involves expanding the rice firm into a Staple Crop Processing Zone. Ellah Lakes Plc has announced its partnership with the Enugu State government via a joint venture for the development of the Ada Rice Company and plantation. The deal also involves expanding the rice firm into a Staple Crop Processing Zone. Ellah…
Call on NASS to override President before Christmas. With suspense in the political space, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Sunday, accused President Muhammadu Buhari, of being the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy over alleged failure to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill within 30 days. The CSOs made the allegation in a statement signed by Executive…
Lagos State led new COVID-19 infections for the second day running as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 612 new infections for Saturday. It stated on Sunday that new cases were recorded in seven states and the FCT. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 612 cases recorded on Saturday indicate…
Residents of the Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to remain part of France in a third referendum that was boycotted by pro-independence groups, reports say. Police reinforcements have been sent to the territory known as “the pebble”, which is of strategic importance to France and is part of a wider tussle…
To improve primary healthcare of Nigerians, the World Bank has appealed to the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages. Shubham Chaudhuri, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria made the appeal in Abuja during the special National Council on Health meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Health. According…
