In a bid to alleviate the prevailing economic hardship and food scarcity gripping the nation, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has fervently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider reopening Nigeria's land borders.
The closure of land borders during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari aimed to curb smuggling...
President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanization Programme in Niger State, highlighting Nigeria's imperative to ensure food sufficiency and foster economic growth through local industries.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Niger State government, aims to deploy state-of-the-art agricultural machinery and technology for large-scale agro-value chain development.
Addressing attendees...
The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive action, inaugurating an ad-hoc committee to delve into allegations of corruption that have marred the efficiency of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Ways and Means and Anchor Borrowers Programme. Led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the ceremony marked a significant step following...
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has put forward the name of Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo for confirmation as Chairman/CEO of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, along with nominees for commissioner positions.
In a significant move towards bolstering regulatory measures in the energy sector, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State...
Confirming the return of nine women out of the 102 initially reported missing, the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) dispelled abduction claims by Boko Haram terrorists. No ransom was paid for their release, stated Dr. Barkindo Saidu, Director-General of Borno SEMA.
Dr. Saidu, speaking to The PUNCH on Sunday,...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has condemned yet another mass abduction of pupils in Sokoto State by suspected bandits.
The abduction followed the previous ones in Borno and Kaduna States within one week, which the Speaker has condemned in strong terms.
Speaker Abbas, who...
UNICEF lauds Gov’s support for people-focused interventions
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a programme to train community folks on proper handling of public facilities for efficiency, long lifespan, and prudence.
Launching the Kwara Training, Repair, Empowerment and Community Ownership (KWA-TRECO 1.0) in Ilorin on Thursday, the Governor said...
In response to recent allegations by Senator Abdul Ningi regarding discrepancies in the 2024 budget, the presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, has debunked claims of operating multiple budget versions and reassured Nigerians of the accuracy and integrity of the budgetary process.
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central and acting...
The crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening ushers in the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, with March 10 marking the final day of Sha’ban. Ramadan, following the lunar Islamic calendar, starts on Monday, March 11, as confirmed by the lunar sighting tradition.
The commencement of...
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove the petrol subsidy was a well-thought-out strategy to avert economic pitfalls. In an exclusive interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, Ngelale clarified that Tinubu, although the implementer of the subsidy removal, inherited the plan upon assuming...
