Lokoja: Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest. The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciate Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seedlings, fertilisers, harvesting equipment, and capacity-building training. According […]
Day: March 26, 2025
Lookman Dethrones Osimhen as ‘King of the Pitch’
Uyo: Ademola Lookman, the reigning ‘African Footballer of the Year’, has once again added to his accolades as he has emerged the ‘2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Lookman, claimed the titles of Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at […]
Minister Pledges Completion of National Library Phase I by June
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says the first phase of the National Library will be completed by June. Alausa made this commitment on Wednesday during an on-the-spot monitoring and assessment of the national library project in Abuja. He stated that the first phase of the project would include two basement levels, the […]
FRSC to Impound Vehicles Mixing Passengers and Animals in Ondo State
Akure: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has announced plans to impound any articulated vehicle found transporting animals alongside passengers within the state. This decision was disclosed by the state FRSC Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, after a meeting with members of the Ondo State House of Assembly. According to News Agency […]
Tinubu Trades Off Political Risks for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms – IMPI
Abuja: The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a policy think-tank, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms in spite of diverse opposition. A statement by the group’s Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said that the risk assessment of the Tinubu’s reforms done by it showed the president deserved credit for his achievements. According to News […]