The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commissioned a Sheabutter processing plant at Wozibe, Kaiama Local Government Area of the State. AbdulRazaq said the plant was commissioned to encourage Industrialization within the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor added that the plant came at a time when his government is resuscitating the moribund industries in the state. Meanwhile, Governor AbdulRazaq was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for Enterprise, Alhaji Abdulwahab Agbaje. He said the state is blessed with Shea tree and is ranked the second tree populated state in Nigeria with high economic potentials in Sheabutter…
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Corps Members have been advised to adhere strictly to all the COVID-19 safety protocols. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave the charge. Ibrahim stated this on Monday while addressing the 2020 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1A Corps Members deployed to Edo State. The event was held at the new NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Okada, Edo State. He said the COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge that must not be trivialized. Ibrahim stressed that theCOVID-19 guidelines were effective in combating the pandemic. He, however, commended the Federal Government, the PTF and NCDC for providing…
Mazi: This period wey we dey like this, person suppose dey very very very careful o Egbon: Before nko, with the many bad bad something wey Our government dey do us like this, person suppose dey extra careful true true Mazi: No be government matter i even wan talk, naa the thing wey concern Health matter dey give me concern these days Egbon: Ohhh, naa that wan, i be dey think say naa wetin Bubu government dey do you bin wan talk before Mazi: No be that one, naa this Yellow fever something wey i dey read about up and down, the thing don land…
The World Health Organization, WHO has unveiled plans on the supply of COVID-19 vaccines. According to the Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the initial supply of the vaccines will be limited. He revealed that health workers, older people and other at-risk populations will be prioritised. The WHO Boss expressed optimism that the move will reduce the number of deaths. He added that the supply will also enable health systems to cope. However, he added that the virus will still have a lot of room to move. In a tweet on Monday, Ghebreyesus said the Organization knew that a vaccine…
The Commissioner of Health in Enugu State, Dr Emmanuel Obi has confirmed the outbreak of Yellow fever in the state. Obi listed the affected three Local Government Areas as Nsukka, Isi-Uzo and Igbo-Etiti. He stated that the state government has received reports of strange deaths within the communities. According to him, the Enugu State Ministry of Health Rapid Response has visited the affected LGAs. The commissioner said the Response team visited the LGAs to investigate the reports and take samples for testing. He said the samples have been sent to the National Reference Laboratory at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.…
A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the solution to the Kaduna-Abuja Road Kidnaping. Sani suggested that the youths of villages around the area should be recruited into the Police and Civil Defence. He added that the youths should be redeployed to their villages to protect the road and combat the kidnappers. The former Senator opined that the youths know the terrain better. According to him, there are about 37 villages along the Kaduna-Abuja road. Earlier, he had bemoaned how the Bandits blocked the Kaduna-Abuja road in broad daylight. The former lawmaker added that the kidnappers abducted scores of…
The Federal government has reacted to reports about the Nigerian traders in Ghana. The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa reacted to the reports on behalf of the federal government. Speaking on Channels Television, Erewa said the government is responding to the traders in Ghana. Earlier, the traders have announced their desires to return home over attacks on their businesses. She noted that the Nigerian government was not against their desires to return to the country adding that they must return to something meaningful. However, Erewa stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has engaged his Ghanian counterpart over the issue.…
The Nigerian Army has denied using live ammunition on EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20. Commander of the 81 Division, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo stated this while speaking before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry. Gen. Taiwo said the military fired blank ammunition into the air to disperse protesters on the night of the alleged shooting. Taiwo revealed that Blank ammunition is slower and can do no damage to the flesh. He, however, played footage which showed soldiers standing in front of singing protesters and firing their weapons into the air. According to him, there would have been…
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has finally acknowledged the victory of Joe Biden in the US Presidential elections. In a tweet, Trump again railed against what he described as mass fraud in the elections. Trump noted that the President-elect won because the election was rigged. He alleged that no vote watchers or observers were allowed adding that votes were tabulated by a Radical Left privately owned company. Trump, who has refused to concede the election had repeatedly stated that he intended to overturn the result through legal cases. Meanwhile, thousands of Trump supporters rallied in Washington…
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has revealed his next ambition. Fayose revealed that his next ambition in life is to become Nigeria’s president or a cleric. Meanwhile, the former governor noted that he has never at any time nursed the ambition of being a senator. Though he did not mention when he planned to pursue either his cleric or presidential ambition. Fayose added that God’s time does not always agree with humans calculations. Speaking in Ado Ekiti, Fayose said he was eminently qualified to become Nigeria’s president. The two-term former governor further stated that his popularity…
The Minister of communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has on Saturday commissioned the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The Project was initiated by Pantami and implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Speaking, Pantami said the global paradigm shift from mere paper qualifications to digital skills necessitated the establishment of the centre. Pantami noted that the Centre will serve as a leading hub of innovation, research and development. Also, he said the Centre will create a vision for Artificial Intelligence, and provide access to specialized technical skills in the country. According to the Minister,…
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump is reportedly planning to venture into social media or a media company. Trump was said to have discussed with advisors on a range of media ventures that would keep him in the spotlight ahead of a potential 2024 White House bid. Another reason for his move is to compete with those he felt stifled his ability to communicate directly with Americans. According to several advisers, the US President is considering starting a new television channel or social media company. A Republican official who has taken part in meetings with Trump campaign…
The Federal Government has explained the rationale behind how China temporarily suspended entry into the country by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by Ferdinand Nwonye, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nwoye said the Minister of Foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama held a meeting with the Charge D’ Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Zhao Yong. It was gathered that Yong clarified how the new Chinese visa restrictions affect Nigerians. The Chinese Ambassador said China has decided to suspend entry into the country by non-Chinese in Nigeria holding valid visas or…
Egbon: If i talk now, Mazi, you go say i too dey complain o, you go say, i no dey hopeful, naa when the Hope wan full like this? Mazi: Wetin happen again, e be like say you don see another thing wey no sweet your belle like this, talk am make i hear Egbon: Naa this Naija matter now, the thing don dey taya me small small o, abi which kain country person con dey like this keh Mazi: Naa why i no dey too like your talk be this, instead make you go straight to wetin dey your mind, you go dey…
Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness to inaugurate the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency. Makinde revealed this while playing host to the 56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dame Onome Joy Adewuyi. Adewuyi led other executive members of the body to visit Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. According to a statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Makinde said the anti-graft body will be unveiled next week. He also maintained that accountability and transparency will continue to remain the hallmark of his administration. Makinde stressed that the state…
The former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki was on Saturday visits Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. It was gathered that Saraki was welcomed by a mammoth crowd. The former Senate President was in Ilorin for the 8-year remembrance of his late father, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki. However, Saraki reportedly arrived Ilorin to attend the prayer session organised by Kwarans in honour of his late father. Meanwhile, in a tweet, Saraki had earlier talked about how his late father taught his Children how to always work for the good of their communities. He added that he learnt patriotism and selflessness from…
The Kogi State government has justified the recent imposition of tax on Bread production in the state. According to the State Commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo, the tax is to protect local producers in Kogi. Fanwo revealed this while reacting to the backlashes that greeted the news that the state government has placed a levy on every loaf of bread in the state. The Commissioner noted that indigenous producers need to be protected from those who bring in truckloads of bread from other states into Kogi for sale. Furthermore, he explained that the new level is also part of government…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Banks and Other Financial Institutions, BOFI Act 2020. Buhari stated that the act repeals the extant Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 1991 as-amended. He described the BOFI Act 2020 as a historic and significant achievement that will enhance the soundness and resilience of Nigeria’s financial system. The President added that the Act is another indication of effective and productive collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms of Government.
Barely 24hrs after the death of a former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, the family of the late President has dispelled reports about what caused his death. The family in a statement signed by Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings said Rawlings died after a brief illness. According to the statement, the former President died on Thursday morning after a short illness. However, the family requested privacy over the death of JJ Rawlings. The family stated that details of funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian government has declared seven days of mourning in honor of the former African Union…
Repentant Boko Haram Members Mazi: I just dey feel happy today, me self no even know why my Belle dey sweet me like this Egbon: Ahh, which kind Belle you get like this, you no dey hear everything wey dey happen for Naija, you say you dey happy, how come Mazi: Abeg abeg, no pour sainsain for my Garri, so, sake of say something dey happen for Naija, make i no fit dey happy, naa your happiness? Egbon: Nawa o, Oga gaaan o, people dey complain say something no smooth, things no be as e suppose be, you say you…
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has eulogized the president for his fatherly response to the recent EndSARS protests in the country. In an article he published on Friday, Adesina noted that Buhari had at different occasions opined that the EndSARS protesters` agitation against police brutality was well-meaning. According to Adesina, the President received reports about the destruction that happened during the protests soberly. Furthermore, Adesina stated that President Buhari had during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General, Hajia Amina Mohammed showed himself as a father figure to the Nigerian youths. Adesina stressed…
