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Tragic Loss: Son of Former Governor Dįes in Fatal Road Accident
Tragedy Strikes Twice As Ex Governor Makarfi Family Faces Heartbreak Following Fatal Accident and Loss of NNPC CEO’s Daughter
Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, the son of former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has tragically died following a car … Continue Reading
Poultry Association of Nigeria Urges Government to Declare State of Emergency on Egg Production
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has issued an urgent plea to the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on egg production.
The call comes as the sector grapples with various challenges, including rising production costs, which have … Continue Reading
Amotekun Nabs Suspected Bandit Collaborator Supplying Food to Criminal Hideouts in Ekiti
Ekiti State Amotekun Corps arrest Musa Abdulai, alleged food supplier to bandits hiding in forest reserves, unraveling a critical link in the fight against crime.
The breakthrough in Ekiti State’s ongoing fight against banditry, the state’s Amotekun Corps recently arrested … Continue Reading
Massive Jobs and Economic Boom Incoming as Ogun State Begins Construction of Gateway Inland Dry Port
Strategic Hub Set to Boost Nigeria Logistics Network and Create Thousands of Jobs In Ogun State
Ogun State Government has officially commenced the construction of the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Itori, Ewekoro. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Friday, was … Continue Reading
Why Nigeria Children Cannot Access the Mpox Vaccine: UNICEF Reveals the Shocking Truth
Mpox Vaccine shortages, logistical challenges, and a focus on high-risk groups leave children vulnerable to Mpox outbreak.
The ongoing Mpox outbreak in Nigeria has left many concerned, especially about the unavailability of vaccines for vulnerable groups, particularly children. According to … Continue Reading
Nigeria Prize For Literature: Olubunmi Familoni Clinches $100,000
Highlighting Child Labor and Resilience in Children’s Literature.
Renowned Nigerian author, Olubunmi Oluranti Familoni, has etched his name in literary history by winning the coveted 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature. His gripping book, “The Road Does Not End”, not … Continue Reading
Oxlade Song Kulosa Earns First RIAA Gold Certification
Nigerian music sensation Oxlade has achieved a remarkable milestone with his 2022 hit single “Kulosa” receiving its first RIAA Gold certification in the United States.
This achievement signifies over 500,000 units sold, a monumental accomplishment for any artist but particularly … Continue Reading
Dangote To Begin crude oil production In 2025 – Official
Dangote Group to Begin Crude Oil Production in Early 2025 to Support Refinery Operations
The Dangote Group, proprietors of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced plans to initiate crude oil production in the first quarter of 2025 amidst ongoing … Continue Reading
Namibia Seeks Nigeria’s Expertise in Combatting Corruption
Namibia has its own anti-corruption body, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC), and expressed a keen interest in understanding Nigeria’s successes, particularly in asset recovery efforts led by the ICPC and EFCC.
Namibia – The Government of Namibia has reached … Continue Reading
Ndume Warns: Tinubu Advisers Are Misleading Him, Inflicting Unbearable Hardship on Nigerians
Senator Ali Ndume urges President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action as Nigerians grapple with worsening economic challenges.
Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has raised concerns about the increasing hardship faced by Nigerians, attributing it to poor advice given … Continue Reading