Nigeria needs N36bn to boost commercial honey production, says Association
The Youth for Agricultural Initiatives (YFAI), a bee farmers’ association, has said Nigeria needs about N36 billion investment to boost commercial honey and apiculture production. The YFAI Director-General, Africa, Mr Niyi Adeyemo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He noted that Nigeria was lacking […]
Overloading: LASTMA impounds 27 commercial buses
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a statewide enforcement initiative aimed at tackling hazardous practice of vehicular overloading. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He noted that the impounding of vehicles was part of the authority’s sustained commitment to enhancing […]
Woman, 34, in court for allegedly obtaining money by fraud
A 34-year-old woman, Opeyemi Fowosele, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining money under false pretext. The defendant whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretext, stealing and unlawful conversion. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the […]
China expresses regret over expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty
China on Thursday expressed regret over the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the U.S. and Russia. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, at a regular news conference, said that New START played a critical role in maintaining international strategic balance. He said that the international community widely believed that […]
Tinubu celebrates Olupona at 75
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, a distinguished scholar and author, on his 75th birthday on February 5. Jacob Olupona, a Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM) awardee and a Professor of African Religious Traditions, is also the Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at […]
Tinubu directs army to move into Kaiama, condemns terrorist attack
Mourns victims President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government in Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. He said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities. A statement by […]
Makoko: Lagos defends regeneration, says safety of life paramount
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementating urban regeneration and renewal projects. The government said on Monday that its interventions in communities were guided by safety concerns and continuous engagement and international best practices. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, gave the reassurance at a press conference at […]
Police arrest coordinator, two traditional rulers over killing of four in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi say it has arrested Mr Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre in Afikpo in connection with the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area (LGA). SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of […]
PDP fixes national convention for March 28, 29 in Abuja
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and March 29 for the party’s national convention in Abuja. The party made this known in a communique issued at the end of the 105th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Monday night. The News Agency […]
PDP a formidable party, not charity organization, says Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation. Wike made the remarks at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Monday night. While warning members against viewing PDP as a […]
