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A federal lawmaker, representing Fagge Federal constituency in Kano State, Muhammad Bello Shehu, has disbursed N5m to assist 43 entrepreneurs as start-up capital. While disbursing the cash in Fagge LGA, the lawmaker, popularly known as MB Shehu, explained that the gesture is to support the beneficiaries with grants as startup capital to invest in their

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday said  the socio-economic as well as  security challenges confronting the country require spiritual solution. The clergyman noted that the nation’s political leaders appeared to have tried their best in seeking solutions but that Nigeria urgently needs divine intervention. Adeboye stated

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said his administration is keen to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and become a net exporter of agricultural products through what he called “aggressive mechanisation.” He affirmed his administration’s support to give ease and succour to the 2024 Hajj pilgrims. “Nigeria will become a net exporter of food…through aggressive

The Lagos State Government has described the crossing of major highways in the state by pedestrians as an offence adding that any defaulter caught will be prosecuted. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his  X handle on Sunday. Wahab stated that officials of the state Environmental Safety

The Elephants of Ivory Coast, on Sunday, won the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final. The Ivorians saw off the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a tense 2-1 defeat. Two strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller were enough to see off Troost-Ekong’s opener. Details later…  

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has urged Nigerians to protect themselves and pioritise their safety and well-being while expressing affection during Valentine’s season. The agency said this in a statement signed by its Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Toyin Aderibigbe, ahead of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission has confiscated 10 warehouses containing assorted foodstuffs in the Dawanau area of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The commission’s Chairman, Mr Muhyi Magaji, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after confiscating the warehouses in Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Textiles Market

The eight rescued kidnap victims who have been receiving medical attention at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, were on Sunday discharged after a week in the facility. The victims including five school children and three staff of The Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were kidnapped along the Emure-Eporo Road, on

Portuguese professional football manager, José Mourinho, has expressed his support for the Nigerian Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, ahead of the African Cup of Nations final match, stating that “never has a Portuguese coach won the African Cup.” The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager stated this during an interview with FIVEUK which was shared

Declan Rice scored on his return to West Ham as Arsenal smashed David Moyes’ men 6-0 in a statement of intent in the Premier League title race. Bukayo Saka struck twice, while Leandro Trossard and centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were also on target in a ruthless display from Mikel Arteta’s men as they

In an era where technological advancements are occurring at an unprecedented pace, one might wonder if these innovations have the potential to significantly impact our lives and the environment for the better. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Innovative brand, Infinix, presented a compelling answer to this question. With the unveiling of their E-Color

The United Kingdom Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has arrived in Nigeria on a three-day visit, reports The Nation. A statement by Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer and Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, said the visit is to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. During her visit,  Badenoch alongside the Prime

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said that banditry activities must end in Ukum, Logo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of the state for the people within the areas to enjoy peace and development. The three local government areas known as Sankera axis are flashpoints of kidnapping and killings by bandits. The Ukum Local Government

The Nigeria Police Force has expressed its support for the Super Eagles, wishing the team the strength and agility of an eagle to soar in the African Cup of Nations final holding today.   This goodwill was conveyed in a statement posted on the Force’s Facebook page on Sunday.   The statement read, “May the

Oyo State Government, on Sunday, begun the monitoring of beneficiaries of its N500 million Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Loan Support under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery initiative. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Musibau Babatunde, who also doubles as the chairman of the SAfER Small and Medium Enterprises sub-committee, led members

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, made a case for the regulation of social media with law for both platform owners and users to prevent abuse. Fayose said, “Social media has become very important to our existence, no doubt, but there must be regulations guiding its usage.” The former governor, in

Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire hold on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a final showdown in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. The tournament marked the 34th edition of the continent’s competition. The Super Eagles are gunning for a fourth AFCON title, while the Elephants are seeking to

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire will square off in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Final at 9pm (Nigerian time) on Sunday (today). Nigeria vs Cotê d’Ivoire, a match between African football powers hoping to add more continental trophies to their collection will round off the 34th edition

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Rev. John Oyejola, has warned Nigerians against act of greed, saying whoever does not need items being offered as palliatives to lessen the burden of the harsh economy, should not take it. Bishop Oyejola spoke on Sunday in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, at the Holy Mass to conclude

Students of Nasarawa State origin in tertiary institutions have decried the continuous kidnapping of their colleagues for ransom, and called on the federal and state governments to expedite action towards proffering a lasting solution to the matter. It would be recalled that students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi; the state-owned Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic,

One of the phone numbers linked to Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has been compromised, and the perpetrators are trying to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Sunday. Ogbeche urged members of the public to disregard any unsolicited messages

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash head-to-head with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire today in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Following a jittery start to their campaign, the Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the final impressively to send out a strong signal of being title contenders. On the other

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested three suspects allegedly  involved in the distribution of party drugs. According to DCP Amit Kaushik, a total of 64 grams of high-quality cocaine and 20 ecstasy pills were seized from the suspects. According to Asian News International on Sunday, the suspects were identified as David Narh and Emmanual 

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested 24 suspected drug traffickers and dealers across eight states. A 42-year-old man was apprehended while transporting thousands of concealed opioid pills to insurgents’ enclave in Banki, Borno state.     Additionally, a six-month-pregnant woman and three other women were among those arrested in Anambra, Abuja,

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has stressed the need for universities in the country to produce graduates equipped with the skills and mindset to tackle the pressing problems of the country head-on. Oyebanji charged universities to prioritise research efforts aimed at tackling critical challenges confronting the nation as well as producing graduates who are solution