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Dec

2023

FG Targets Production Of 31 Million Metric Tones Of Grain In 2024

FG Targets Production Of 31 Million Metric Tones Of Grain in 2024 The federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture has stated that it hopes to produce around 31 million metric tonnes of grains in 2024 as part of efforts to combat food inflation across the country and address President Tinubu’s food security emergency. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi stated this during the opening session of the 6th edition of Seed Connect Conference and Exhibition with the theme ‘’ Global Declaration of Food Emergency – The Role of the Seed Industry…

Dec

2023

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Wike Seeks Approval From National Assembly To Spend N61.6bn

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Wike Seeks NASS Approval To Spend N61.6bn The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday sought approval of the National Assembly to spend N61.6 billion 2023 supplementary budget. Wile made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. He said that the supplementary budget was to accommodate additional inflows comprising receipts from Paris Club Refund, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Liabilities, and Special Intervention Funds. Other sources are Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and the Infrastructure Support Fund, leading to a…

Dec

2023

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Gov Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Six-Lane Ossa Road, Assures One Lane Will Be Ready For Christmas

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF SIX-LANE OSSA ROAD, ASSURES ONE LANE READY FOR CHRISTMAS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says one side of the six-lane Ossa Road, Okpara Square to Tower, currently under construction will be ready for use by Christmas. Governor Otti stated this on Thursday while inspecting the ongoing construction works on the 3.5km carriage, a major gateway into Umuahia, capital of Abia State. "I have been assured that at least one side would be ready for commuters to use during this Christmas," the Governor said. He assured that with the dry season setting in,…

Dec

2023

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Eck Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events

ECK Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag. Sunday, December 3, 2023 will mark the start of the Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation Football Competition. This was revealed at the football Competition Central Organising Committee meeting. The Chairman of the Central Organising Committee, Chief Kalu Emmanuel, announced that the four Autonomous Communities in Bende Town will play a knockout football competition. He also stated that the gold cup, balls, jerseys, and other materials needed for the competition have been purchased for 1 million naira to be shared among the four teams. He advised Autonomous community team…

Dec

2023

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“Every Woman Is A Witch” – Ooni Of Ife

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

“Every Woman Is A Witch” – Ooni Of Ife The Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye has stirred another controversy about the womenfolk. Speaking when one of his Oloris, Aderonke Ogunwusi took some Nollywood actress to him recently, Oba Ogunwusi maintained that every woman is a witch. He says further that witchcraft is a manipulative spirit, urging the women to use theirs positively. The has generated another controversy when one of the Nollywood Diva, Iyabo Ojo asked Ooni pointedly if every woman is a witch and he answered in affirmative.

Dec

2023

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Showbiz: Singer And Actress Nwakaego Reveals What Led To Her Exit From Lagbaja’s Band

Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash

Ego Explains Exit From Lagbaja’s BandSinger and actress Nwakaego Iheanacho Ogbaro, popularly known as Ego, has revealed what led to her exit from veteran musician Lagbaja’s Africano band in 2007. Ego was a back-up singer to Lagbaja and featured on songs like “Konko Below”, “Nothing for You” and “Never Far Away” with the ace musician. Explaining her exit, Ego said it was time to move on from the band and that there was no rift between herself and Lagbaja. She urged her fans to stop spreading false narratives about her departure from the Africano band. She tweeted: “We need to…

Dec

2023

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ShowBiz: Afro-beats Singer Rema Suspends December Shows To Sort Out Personal Health Issues

Health, Entertainment, News Flash

Rema Suspends December Shows Over Health IssuesAfrobeats singer, Rema has announced plans to cancel all his shows for December 2023 in order to focus on taking care of his health. In a post via Instagram on Wednesday, the singer said he would not be performing due to health concerns. The ‘Calm Down’ crooner, however, promised to return to the stage next year. “It breaks my heart to say that I won’t be performing anywhere this December,” he said. “It has been years of touring, I have ignored my health and I need time to recuperate. 2024 we go again, love.”…

Dec

2023

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Edo 2024: PDP Will Decide Who Will Fly The Party Flag For The Election, Says Obaseki

News Flash, Politics, South South

Edo 2024: PDP Will Decide Who Will Fly The Party Flag For The Election, Says ObasekiGov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Thursday, said that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would determine who would be the flag bearer in the forthcoming governorship elections in the state. Obaseki stated this in Bauchi when he and former Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state paid a congratulatory visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed over his victory at the Court of Appeal. Speaking on the relationship between him and his Deputy, Philip Shuaibu, Obaseki said “the relationship as you know is cordial.…

Dec

2023

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Gbagam! Gbagam!!: Nigerian Nurse In UK Sacked, Deported Over Prayer For A Dying Patient

Health, News Flash, Religion

Gbagam! Gbagam!!: Nigerian Nurse In UK Sacked, Deported Over Prayer For Dying Patient A Nigerian healthcare worker in the United Kingdom has been fired and deported after she was reportedly seen praying for an elderly dying patient. In a post shared on ‘X,’ popular Nigerian doctor @drolufunmilayo stated that it is unethical in the UK for nurses to bring religion into their duties. He said that although it is not customary for nurses to pray for patients, it is expected of them to ask a cleric to perform any religious service on them, even if the patient requests that they…

Dec

2023

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Officials Of FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Mabushi, Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash

FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Abuja The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have uncovered an illegal oil refining warehouse in Mabushi, Abuja. The Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, told journalists on Thursday that the illegal refining site was uncovered during the continuation of the city cleaning exercise. Galadima disclosed that about three to four plots of land designated for commercial purposes have been converted to an area where oil and diesel are being adulterated and circulated to other parts of the city. He said that the city sanitation task force will look into…