Ekiti State Council has approved N1.644bn for the construction of halls of residence for farmers in some farm clusters and other agricultural projects, to boost food security. The Commissioner for …
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Apapa-Moniya rail service will depart thrice weekly – APMT
The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, says the Apapa-Moniya Standard Gauge rail services will depart three times every week given the revamped services. She added that …
Read More »Edo tribunal: APC opens defence with four witnesses
The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday began its defence before the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, calling four witnesses who served as local government collation agents. The …
Read More »NAHCON secures Mashair accommodation for 52,000 intending Hajj pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has successfully secured accommodation in Mashair for 52,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the Saudi Arabian deadline. This was contained in a statement signed …
Read More »I will make Edo envy of other states, says Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said, with its robust collaboration with the Federal Government, the state is on course to become the envy of other states. The governor made …
Read More »PDP protests as fourth Rep defects to APC
The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, lost yet another member of the House of Representatives, Salisu Koko, representing Koko-Besse/Maiyama Constituency of Kebbi State, to the ruling All …
Read More »APC hires private firm for membership e-registration
The All Progressives Congress has officially contracted a private company, Tunmef Global Limited, to commence a nationwide digital membership registration exercise with the ultimate aim of having a comprehensive and …
Read More »Ogoni oil communities threaten mass action over alleged exclusion from exploration talks
Oil-bearing communities in the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State have threatened mass action over alleged exclusion from ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government on the resumption of oil …
Read More »Jonathan’s kinsmen applaud Tinubu for Ogbuku’s reappointment as NDDC MD
The people of Ogbia kingdom in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of their son, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, as the …
Read More »Delta microfinance bank reiterates commitment to better corporate governance, empowerment
Revelation Microfinance Bank Limited, Ughelli, Delta State, has restated its commitment to strong corporate governance, robust risk assessment and strategic collaborations. Speaking to South-South PUNCH in an exclusive interview, the …
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