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Bukola Saraki Awards Scholarships to 80 Nigerians
Senator Bukola Saraki, the former governor of Kwara State, has awarded 80 scholarships to deserving individuals through his ABS Foundation, which he established mainly for philanthropy.
Bukola Saraki awards scholarships to 80 Nigerians
The former Senate President is known … Continue Reading
Lovers Fake Their Own Kidnap, Request Ransom From Relatives in Akwa Ibom
Two lovers, Imaobong Sampson, and her boyfriend, Beltus Ebong, are in the police net for faking their own kidnap in Mbierebe Obio village, Ibesikpo Asutan Area of Akwa Ibom state.
The suspects were arrested in their hideout by operatives of … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army Addresses Power Supply Concerns with N12.7bn Mass Metering Project
The Nigerian Army has raised concerns about the inadequate power supply at the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos, prompting the Federal Government to allocate N12.7 billion for a mass metering project across all Army formations. The initiative aims to address … Continue Reading
Zone Raises $8.5 Million in Oversubscribed Seed Funding Round
Zone, a payment infrastructure company, has successfully secured $8.5 million in a seed funding round led by venture capital firms Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital.
The funding round was oversubscribed, indicating strong investor confidence in the company’s vision and … Continue Reading
CBN Extends N273.34 Billion Credit Facility to Nigerian DisCos for Meter Acquisition and Distribution Enhancement
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided a substantial credit facility of N273.34 billion to eleven Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria.
This funding, outlined in a comprehensive report covering the period from 2015 to 2022, aims … Continue Reading
Popular Nollywood Producer, Andy Best is Dead
Popular Nollywood producer, Chief Okechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best is dead, a family source has confirmed.
He was said to have died today at a Private clinic in Owerri, Imo state after battling with a prolonged undisclosed … Continue Reading
Islamic Development Bank Allocates $125 Million for Abia State Infrastructure Project
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has earmarked $125 million to facilitate the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This strategic initiative, part of a broader $225 million funding approval, is set to propel new development ventures in Nigeria.
The decision … Continue Reading
Zimbabwe Faces Severe Food Crisis Amidst Drought
In a dire announcement, the Zimbabwean government has warned that approximately 2.7 million people are at risk of hunger this year due to heavy drought wreaking havoc on agricultural yields.
The effects are palpable in villages like Buhera, where residents … Continue Reading
Failed Suicide Bombing Attempt Foiled by Quick-Thinking Bystanders in Borno State
In a harrowing incident on Sunday, worshippers narrowly escaped tragedy when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) intended to target them detonated prematurely on a male suicide bomber in Borno State.
The failed attack occurred in Biu Local Government Area, leaving … Continue Reading
Soldiers Storm Bayelsa Community, Kill 11 in Search of Militant Leader Responsible for the Death of 16 Officers in Delta
Soldiers from the Nigerian military base have stormed Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa state, killing 11 persons as the hunt for a certain militant leader identified as Amagbe, who is allegedly responsible for the killing of … Continue Reading