FG Suspends Sale of Subsidized Rice to Civil Servants
The Federal Government has abruptly suspended the proposed sale of subsidized rice to civil servants, which had originally offered a 50 kg bag of rice at a reduced price of N40,000. This development was communicated in a circular issued by the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs on August 2, 2024. The document, signed […]
Governor Bala Urges Federal Government to Address Hunger and Poverty
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sharply criticized the federal government for its failure to address the widespread hunger, anger, and severe poverty afflicting Nigerians. During the launch of the LGA election campaign organized by the Bauchi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Mohammed urged the federal government to move beyond excuses […]
CLO Condemns Police Invasion of NLC Headquarters, Calls for Accountability
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has expressed shock over the recent invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja by officers of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday night, July 7, 2024. In a statement, CLO’s Executive Director, Comrade Ibuchukwu Ezike, reported that police officers, some in uniforms, others in mufti, and some wearing […]
NIRSAL Targets 100,000 Farmers Nationwide Through Agro Geo-Cooperative Training
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has set an ambitious target of reaching 100,000 farmers across the country through its Agro Geo-Cooperative training program. This initiative is designed to support the federal government’s food security agenda by empowering farmers and boosting agricultural productivity. NIRSAL’s Head of Value Chain Capacity Development, […]
Strong Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Tsunami Advisories Issued
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck off the southern coast of Japan, prompting tsunami advisories in the region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was located just a few miles off the coast of Miyazaki, a city on Japan’s Kyushu island with a population of around 400,000. Residents […]
Astronauts Face Extended Stay in Space After Unexpected Issues with Boeing Starliner
When American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched on a test mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, they expected to return home within days. However, their mission has taken an unexpected turn. Nearly two months later, Wilmore, 61, and Williams, 58, remain aboard the ISS, with no clear timeline […]
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Returns to Lead Bangladesh Amid Crisis
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has announced that there is “a lot of work to be done” in Bangladesh as he arrived in the country to assume the role of interim leader. “People are excited,” the 84-year-old told the BBC shortly after landing in Dhaka from France on Thursday. He is set to be sworn in […]
NNPC CEO Denies Involvement in Importation of Substandard Petroleum Products
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has stated that the organization is not involved in the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products. Kyari made this assertion while addressing the Senate ad-hoc committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in Nigeria’s petroleum industry on Wednesday. Kyari emphasized that the […]
CDS General Musa Urges ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to Uphold Democratic Values
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to consistently uphold democratic values. He delivered this message at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff held in Abuja on Wednesday. General Musa expressed concern over the recent military takeovers in some West African countries, […]
Education Minister Criticizes Merger of Technical Colleges with Science Colleges
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the merging of technical colleges with science colleges, arguing that it undermines the original purpose of establishing technical colleges across Nigeria. Mamman made these remarks on Wednesday during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, addressing “The Challenges and Issues Affecting Technical Colleges” in […]
