Managing Director of Bank Of Agriculture among Abuja-Kaduna train passengers kidnapped by bandits
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Ali Hassan, has been confirmed as one of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers abducted by bandits after the terrorists successfully blew up the train on Monday evening. According to SaharaReporters, Hassan was among the victims whisked away by the terrorists using cars […]
Read Full StorySanwo-Olu appoints Dr Olaleye as LASUSTECH VC
No admission for LASUSTECH yet – VC The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday, appointed Dr. Oluremi Olaleye as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) formerly known as Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu. Dr. Olaleye was the Rector of the Polytechnic before it was changed from its […]
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Nigerians must take climate change serious to address food insecurity – Sunday Dare
Minister of youth sports, Sunday Dare has stated that Nigerians must take issues about climate change seriously to tackle food insecurity and imbalances in the planet’s ecosystem. This was stated on Thursday by the minister while speaking at the 2022 Environment Symposium held in Abuja. Dare said Nigeria is not immune from the adverse effects […]
Read Full StoryChicken producers warn about fast-spreading bird flu spreading across US
Wild birds are likely spreading a highly lethal form of avian flu across USA, according to disease experts. As a result of this new development, US poultry producers are tightening safety measures for their flocks. On Wednesday, Indiana reported a highly pathogenic bird flu on a commercial turkey farm, leading China, South Korea and Mexico […]
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Buhari Has Done So Much On ICT, Agriculture, Infrastructure – Ahmad
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has taken to social media to boast of achievements by the incumbent government. According to Ahmad, the All Progressive Congress, APC has recorded successes in the area of Agriculture, Information Communication Technology and Infrastructure. Naija News reports that the presidential aide made the claims while […]
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10 interesting facts about veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh ‘Osuofia’
Nollywood Veteran, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Usofia is a Nigerian actor and comedian who has been gracing the screens of Nigerians for many years. Today being his birthday, here are 10 interesting facts you should know about the comic actor. 1. Nkem Owoh was born February 7, 1958. He is currently 64 years old. […]
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Sanwo-Olu swears in special advisers on PPP, agriculture
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, sworn in Mr Ope George and Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola as Special Advisers on Public-Private Partnerships and Agriculture (Rice Mill Initiative) respectively. Sanwo-Olu also signed three bills into law during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chamber in Lagos House, Ikeja. The three bills were […]
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AfDB President: Buhari’s leadership crucial to Africa’s development
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank has asserted the importance of Nigeria’s leadership in developing the African continent. He added that achieving the desired development requires commitment and positive contribution of the most populous black nation. The former minister of Agriculture via a post on his Twitter page on Saturday noted that as the […]
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Gov Ortom Reacts To Burning Of Obasanjo’s Farm In Benue By Thugs
Governor Samuel Ortom Governor Samuel Ortom has reacted after hoodlums set ablaze the mango farm of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in Howe, Gwer local government area of Benue State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, the governor ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident “to unravel the remote […]
Read Full StoryWhat next administration will inherit from me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja pledged his commitment to hand over a strong repositioned agriculture-led, diversified home-grown economy, stable democracy and revamped armed and security forces to the next administration. Speaking at a dinner in honour of the 2022 Committee of Business, Political, Media and Civil Society Leaders, the President said he was […]
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Opposition social media users are louder than Buhari’s supporters: Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has appealed to the Nigerian community in Egypt to disregard most of the negative news about Nigeria, especially on social media. Mr Mohammed said those in the opposition are louder than supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari online and regularly drown out efforts to amplify his government’s successes. “Unfortunately, […]
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President Buhari Orders Security Operatives To Deploy 5G Network To Fight Insecurity
He said the Nigerian government will take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the new technology for the economy, security, and well-being of the nation. Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria’s number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all security institutions to immediately leverage on the Fifth Generation (5G) technology to enhance security in the […]
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‘Utama’ Producers Reteam for Marcos Loayza’s ‘Los Abrazos’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The producers of Sundance world dramatic competition entry “Utama,” Bolivia’s Alma Films and Uruguay’s LaMayorCine, have re-teamed for “Los Abrazos” (“The Embrace”), the sixth fiction feature of Marcos Loayza. The father of “Utama” director Alejandro Loayza Grisi and a lauded filmmaker in Bolivia, Loayza’s credits include his career-launching 1995 drama “A Question of Faith” (“Cuestion […]
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#MLKDay: Dr. Bernice King Encourages Everyone To ‘Shift Priorities’ Ahead Of Today’s Beloved Community Commemorative Service, Shares Facts & Photos Of Her Father
Bossip Video Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Today, the nation is commemorating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in Atlanta in particular, his home church will be filled with dignitaries and community leaders honoring his legacy. Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church is hosting the annual MLK Day Commemorative Service a.k.a. “The Beloved Community Commemorative […]
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What God told me about end-time church – Bishop Oyedepo in shocking revelation
Bishop David Oyedepo, President and Founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel Worldwide, has revealed a revelation he got from God regarding the end-time church. In a sermon at the church’s headquarters, Cannanland, Ota in Ogun State, the renowned clergy said the supreme God is working towards enlarging churches to kingdoms. According […]
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ISWAP fighters better armed than Boko Haram, says Zulum
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has disclosed that fighters of Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) are better armed than those of Boko Haram. This was stated on Wednesday by the governor when he received members of the senate committee on army led by Ali Ndume, in Maiduguri, the Borno capital. While commending the President […]
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I will continue with Nigeria where Buhari regime stops: David Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has vowed to carry on from where President Muhammadu Buhari would have stopped by the end of his tenure if elected president in 2023. “This is my conviction and that we can also build from where Mr President (Buhari) would stop,” Mr Umahi said. “I am also close to Mr […]
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‘Region losing N2.5bn daily’ – Akeredolu asks southwest to stop eating beef
Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has disclosed that the south-west region is losing N2.5 billion daily to the consumption of beef. As at the time of publication, WITHIN NIGERIA could not immediately verify the claim of the governor if it is true or false. Recall that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had recently […]
Read Full StoryNorthern leaders, politicians supporting killer Fulani herdsmen are criminals: Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has lambasted northern leaders, politicians and other Nigerians supporting killer Fulani herdsmen, calling them criminals. He criticised them as he bemoaned the herdsmen atrocity after three people were killed and houses were razed last Thursday in Omolege Junction, near Ute in Ose local government area. “You have to be prepared. […]
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Kaduna Govt directs public schools to migrate to four-day working week
The Kaduna State Government has directed all public schools in the state to migrate to the four-day working week, as schools reopen on January 10 for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic session. The Commissioner for Education, Halima Lawal, gave the directive in Kaduna on Sunday in a notice for school resumption for second […]
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