The Rector of the Kwara Polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh-Muhammed, has called on tertiary institutions in the country to invest in commercial farming on their campuses. Jimoh-Muhammed, who made the call …
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Reps urge swift rescue of kidnapped medical students
The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 20 medical students in Benue State, Nigeria, urging swift intervention from security agencies. According to reports, the abducted …
Read More »Fire guts Abuja market, razes 40 shops
A section of the popular Kaura Market, located opposite the Prince and Princess Estate in the Kaura District of Abuja, was gutted by fire on Friday night. The fire, which …
Read More »FG unveils solar project in FCT community
The Federal Government of Nigeria commissioned a 40kWp solar hybrid mini-grid in Rafinzurufi Community, Gwagwalada Area Council, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Saturday. This initiative, executed through the …
Read More »Gospel singer, Aduke Gold, for burial August 23
The family of late gospel singer, Aduke Gold, has announced the schedule for her burial rites. The schedule for her burial was as contained in an obituary banner sighted on …
Read More »Gombe sets up standing committee on new minimum wage
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has stated that the state has a standing committee on the new national minimum wage. Recall that last July, the governor questioned the …
Read More »Olu of Warri’s third coronation anniversary begins Monday
Activities commemorating the third coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, will kick off on Monday at the palace with a praise and worship session. The Eson …
Read More »Bread seller on UNICAL graduation list for service -NYSC
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has lamented that the University of Calabar once mobilised a bread seller on its graduation list for the one-year mandatory national service. …
Read More »Jota, Salah fire Liverpool to opening day win
Arne Slot got off to a winning Premier League start as Liverpool manager thanks to two quickfire goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in a 2-0 win at newly-promoted …
Read More »KEDCO records significant improvement under new ownership – Official
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company says it has recorded significant performance improvement and reduction in aggregate technical, commercial, and collection losses since its acquisition by the new core investor, Future …
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