Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos State Governor, has called for coordinated efforts to curtail sexual assault and gender-based violence particularly in the state and Nigeria in general. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while inaugurating the newly established Idera…
A total of 12,290 cotton farmers in Zamfara State have benefited from 2020/2021 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). The state Chairman of the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), Alhaji Sani Dahiru, disclosed…
Communities in Kauru and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, on Wednesday signed a joint agreement to promote sustainable peace in the area. Report state that the agreement, signed in Kafanchan, was facilitated by the Centre For Humanitarian Dialogue…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom say it has deployed 1,500 operatives to ensure adequate security for lives and property in in the state during the Easter celebration. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra has deployed 500 personnel on 24-hour patrol of highways in the state to ensure free flow of traffic and rescue operations during Easter celebration. The state Sector Commander, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, who…
Two NGOs, Save the Children, and BIC West and Central Africa, have distributed 100,000 lucky pens and other learning materials to schools in Borno, and Cross River. Ms Mercy Gichuhi, Country Director, Save the Children International Nigeria, in a statement…
A group, Kebbi Movement for the Cry of Justice, has begun move to ensure equitable distribution of political positions among the three Senatorial Districts in the state. Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad-Lamba, the spokesman for the group, said on Wednesday in Birnin…
The Kano State Government says it will introduce Forestry Law to check indiscriminate felling of trees, conserve forest resources and protect the environment. The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Kabiru Getso, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday in Abuja commenced the airlift of COVID-19 medical relief materials donated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to its 14-member nations. The donation is with the support of donor partners…
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned Destiny Emmanson, 33, and Sunday Samuel, 24, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a generator control panel worth N526,780. The defendants of unknown addresses, are facing a two-count charge of…
