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Dangote Foundation empowers 34,000 women in Katsina
THE Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has empowered no fewer than 34,000 vulnerable women from all the 34 local governments in Katsina State from a N10 billion micro-grant set aside for disadvantaged women across the country. The money is set aside to empower the women economically either to start or boost their businesses. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held yesterday in Batagarawa...
BREAKING: NUJ President Bags Chieftaincy Title of Magatakardan Jalingo (Photos)
The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo has been decorated with the traditional title of Magatakardan Jalingo by the Paramount Ruler of Jalingo. Isiguzo who took to his Facebook page to announce the development expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Taraba as well as the state chapter of NUJ. He wrote: "Just received the traditional title...
Ebem Ohafia holds thanksgiving over averted fuel tanker fire
Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia state under the auspices of Ebem Ohafia Christian Organization in conjunction with Ebem Ohafia Development Union and Ezie Ebem in Council has concluded arrangements to hold an inter-denominational thanksgiving service. ABN TV reports that this is in celebration of God for averting a fire outbreak from a fallen fuel tanker in...
Renovated Abia Assembly Complex set for Inspection Next Week
All is now set for the inspection of the renovated Abia State House of Assembly Complex by the Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu next week. This is contained in a release signed by Uzoma Okoro, the Special Assistant (MEDIA) to the Speaker Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Chinedu Orji made available to ABN TV. The Renovation of the Abia State House of Assembly...
Renovated Abia Assembly Complex set for Inspection Next Week
All is now set for the inspection of the renovated Abia State House of Assembly Complex by the Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu next week. This is contained in a release signed by Uzoma Okoro, the Special Assistant (MEDIA) to the Speaker Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Chinedu Orji made available to ABN TV. The Renovation of the Abia State House of Assembly...
FG considers $2.8 billion external loan for 2020 budget
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday said the Nigerian government was considering taking a loan from foreign sources to fund the 2020 budget signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari a month ago. On December 17, 2019, Mr Buhari, who travelled to the United Kingdom today for an investment summit starting next Monday, signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into...
FG considers $2.8 billion external loan for 2020 budget
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday said the Nigerian government was considering taking a loan from foreign sources to fund the 2020 budget signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari a month ago. On December 17, 2019, Mr Buhari, who travelled to the United Kingdom today for an investment summit starting next Monday, signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into...
Two dead, several houses burnt as pipeline explodes in Lagos
There was panic in the Ekoro area of Abule-Egba of Lagos State on Sunday when a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation exploded. Two persons were confirmed dead in the inferno, which began around 8.02 pm and was still raging as of the time of filing this report, with sources alleging that it was caused by the activities...
Buhari doing nothing to end killings, persecution of christians by fulani – EU
The EU in a new report released on January 16, 2020, said over 6000 Christians had been murdered by "Fulani militants whereas in Sharia states, Christians face constant discrimination and are often considered second class citizens.” The European Parliament, the legislative branch of the European Union, has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of overseeing the persecution of Christians in...
Minister of Women Affairs appoints her daughter as Special Assistant
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has appointed one of her daughters, Violet Osunde, as a special assistant in her office. It is not clear if the minister’s action violated any law, but critics including academics and lawyers said it suggests nepotism and could be a breach of her oath of office. Until her appointment in November,...
