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Buhari Unveils ‘Mega’ Rice Pyramid In Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, January 18 unveiled a 1.2 million-bag paddy rice pyramid at the grounds of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) in the nation’s capital.
The paddy stacked in 15 separate pyramids is…
FCTA Denies Unvaccinated Residents Entry Into Public Facilities
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the enforcement of the ‘No Vaccination Card” restriction or “Proof-of-Negative-Test-Result” for entry into public facilities.
The enforcement exercise which commenced on…
Lagos Announces 10-Week Partial Closure Of Marine Bridge For Emergency Repairs
Lagos State Government has announced that Marine Bridge would be partially closed to enable the Federal Government to carry out routine maintenance works on the bridge.
The closure will take effect from Monday, January 17 to Saturday,…
Southeast Governors, Igbo Leaders To Meet Buhari Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
South-East Governors Forum, Igbo leaders and Ohanaeze Ndigbo will meet President Muhammadu Buhari within the first quarter of this year over Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to ThePunch,…
Breaking: Olubadan-In-Council Declares Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan
Olubadan-in-Council, a conclave of Ibadan High Chiefs, also known as kingmakers, have on Saturday collectively declared Senator Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan.
The announcement follows the death of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje…
Photos: Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, CJN, Others Lay Wreath For Fallen Heroes On Armed Forces…
In keeping with the tradition of Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Muhammadu Buhari earlier Saturday, January 15 laid wreath in honour of the fallen heroes.
His Vice, Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the…
Second Republic Politician, Guy Ikokwu, Dies At 85
Second Republic politician, Chief Guy Ikokwu, has passed on at the age of 85, family announced.
Late Ikokwu was Chairman of Nigerian Peoples Party, (NPP) in the Second Republic in old Anambra State, and was the pioneer chairman of the…
Photos: Muyiwa Olarewaju Receives Order Of British Empire Award From Prince William
British gospel singer of Nigerian descent, Muyiwa Olarewaju has received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Award.
The award-winning singer was presented the Officer of the Order of the British Empire medal by Prince…
Nigeria Reports 395 Cases Of Mutant Poliovirus2 In 27 States, FCT
About 395 cases of Circulating Mutant Poliovirus Type 2 (cMPV2) have been reported across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Also, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) said no case of Wild Polio…
Buhari, Sanwo-Olu Pay Condolence Visit To Shonekan’s Family
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday visited the Lagos residence of the Head of Interim National Government during the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Chief Ernest Shonekan, to commiserate with…
WHO Appoints Saraki’s Wife, Toyin As Inaugural Ambassador For Global Health
World Health Organisation (WHO) Foundation, an independent entity complementing WHO, has appointed Mrs Toyin Saraki as the inaugural WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global Health.
This is contained in a statement jointly issued by the WHO…
Buhari Visits Ogun, Commissions Landmark Projects By Governor Dapo Abiodun (Videos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday morning arrived in Ogun State for the inauguration of some projects executed by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He arrived on Thursday morning and was received by dignitaries including the state Governor…
Breaking: Buhari Approves Lifting Ban On Twitter After 222 Days Of Suspension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the lifting of the suspension of the Twitter operation in Nigeria.
The lifting will be effective from 12am tonight January 13, 2022, according to a statement by Chairman Technical Committee…
Breaking: Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, Former Oyo Governor, Dies At 71
Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, has reportedly passed on at 71.
Details of his death are sketchy but according to Daily Trust, sources close to the politician confirmed the tragic…
Just In: Many Children, Adults Trapped As Salvation Ministries Church In Delta Collapses (Video)
Many children and adults have reportedly been trapped under a building housing Salvation Ministries, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, following its collapse.
According to DailyPost, the building was being used…