Ganduje Bans Opposite Sexes From Plying Same Tricycles In Kano
The Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from plying same commercial tricycles across the state from January, 2020, an official has announced. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed this on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of 77th annual Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by Zone A of Muslim Society of Nigeria (MSSN) held at Bayero University, Kano. Mr Ganduje, who...
Hon. Nkole loses dad at 79
The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole has lost his father, Chief Emmanuel Uko Nkole. He died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after a brief illness. A release personally signed by the Lawmaker read, "In total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing away of my dear father, Chief Emmanuel Uko Nkole. "My Dad was...
NUJ President demands immediate release of Agba Jalingo, others, lauds FG over Sowore, Dasuki
The President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo has commended the Federal Government for finally adhering to the bail granted the duo of the publisher Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore and the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Comrade Isiguzo while describing their release as a welcomed development added...
Nigeria Graduates Unemployable Give Me Sleepless Night – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the universities in Nigeria to be more proactive in ensuring that their graduates are employable. He said many Nigerian graduates were being described as unemployable by some employers of labour, saying this was worrisome to his regime. Buhari stated this at the 31st Convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday. According...
Buhari inaugurates police data centre and electronic surveillance vehicles
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, inaugurated the National Command and Control Centre as well as the first phase of the Nigeria Police Crime and Incident Database Centre at the force headquarters, Abuja. He also launched electronic surveillance vehicles and civil disorder management trucks acquired by the police to strengthen their crime-fighting capacity. Buhari commended the force for investing in technologies to...
Buhari Swears-in 9 Permanent Secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday administered oaths of office on nine Federal Permanent Secretaries at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ABN TV learnt that the Permanent Secretaries were sworn-in in two batches of five and four before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The nine permanent secretaries are: Musa Hassan from Borno State, Ahmed Aliyu (Niger State), Olushola Idowu (Ogun),...
We Will Pass Buhari’s $29.9 Billion Loan Request – SP, Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has revealed that the 9th Senate will approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s $29.9 billion loan request. According to Lawan, “The question of whether we will pass the loan request of the Executive arm of Government, yes, we will pass it. “If we don’t have money and you have projects to build them, how will you provide...
Ikpeazu vows to create millionaires, launches 10m Naira micro credit scheme for low income earners
The Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has officially opened the Abia SME Microfinance Bank in Aba. The governor also flaged-off a Ten Million Naira Micro Credit Scheme for low income traders in the State. Speaking at the event at No 17B Ngwa Road Aba, Governor Ikpeazu said that the Ten Million Naira Credit Scheme is specifically for the ordinary traders...
Nigerians not against border closure, only smugglers are – Adamu
The Senator representing Nasarawa West, Abdullahi Adamu has asked the Federal Government to ignore concerns in some quarters that the border closure was impacting negatively on the economy. Mr Adamu, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, the cries were being...
Rice Farmers Assures Nigerians Of Rice Availability During The Festive Period
The National President, Rice Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mr. Aminu Goronyo, noted that members of the association are fully ready to meet demands during and after this season. “We are fully ready, 100 per cent fully ready. Production is going on, processing is going on, packaging is going on, we are on track and God willing, Christmas will come...
