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...
BREAKING: Channels Television Emerges Best TV Station
Channels Television has emerged winner of the Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) for Best Television Station Of The Year for a record 13th time. The award-winning station bagged the honour which recognises media excellence in Nigeria on Sunday at a ceremony which held at the Muson Centre in Lagos. Channels Television’s General Manager (Special Duties), Mr Steve Judo, led a team...
I Will Build A Church As Big As Ibadan Before I Die – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, says he will not die until he has built a church auditorium as big as Ibadan. Adeboye spoke at the Holy Ghost Congress 2019 of the church, saying that his dream was to built such a massive auditorium for the RCCG. The cleric, popularly known as ‘Daddy G.O’ was speaking...
I Have No Intention Of Being Abia Governor In 2023 – Speaker Orji
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has debunked rumors making the rounds that he is nursing governorship ambition in 2023, describing the rumor as fake news and the handiwork of his detractors who are deliberately spreading the falsehood just to distract him. In a statement released to newsmen on Saturday by his Chief Press...
Doctors Must Treat Gunshot, Stab Victims Without Report — Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has restated that doctors and hospital personnel are mandated to treat gunshot and stab victims without requesting for any police report. The Police said every medical facility in the country was free to receive and treat victims of gunshot wounds with or without Police clearance, but are duty-bound to report to the nearest Police station...
We Are Not Secret Society, Ogboni Fraternity Opens Up On Activities
Leader of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF), Chief Francis Meshioye, has again debunked public perception that the fraternity was a secret society. Addressing newsmen in Lagos during flag off of 2019 Founders’ Day Celebration of ROF, Meshioye, said there was nothing sinister in the activities of the fraternity. “We are far from being a secret society; we are a registered entity...
BCA Awards Don Lulu 2019 ‘Friend Indeed’ Of The Year
The Broadcasting Corporation Of Abia State (BCA) has honoured a United Nations (UN) Mayor of Peace and entertainment magnate, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe alias Don Lulu with the prestigious award of "FRIEND INDEED" of the corporation 2019 during its Carol and 9 Lesson/Maiden Award ceremony in Umuahia. They gave these awards to respected Abians who have contributed in one way or...
Reps Summon Power, Labour Ministers Over Planned Strike By Electricity Workers
The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Labour and Employment and the Minister of Power as well as the Director-General of the National Pension Commission to appear before it on Thursday, December 12, 2019 to brief the leadership on the planned strike by electricity workers in the country. The House expressed displeasure that the 21-day ultimatum issued by...
Stand up for your right now, Barr. Ubani charges youths
A human right lawyer and former vice chairman NBA, Ikeja branch, Barr. Monday Ubani has challenged Nigerian youths to stand up from their comfort zones and demand for their rights, insisting that the youths under this dispensation are endangered species. He made this call on Tuesday while delivering a lecture in Lagos during the NBA annual human right lecture. While maintaining...
Increment of Capital base in insurance company crucial, Finance minister insists
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, on Monday said the recapitalisation of the insurance industry would reduce risk of insolvency and protect policyholders in the sector. The minister said this in Abuja at the opening session of a meeting of the Association of African Insurance Supervisory Authorities. The National Insurance Commission had in a circular announced...
