The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has partnered with Australian company Okra Solar and five Nigerian Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) to provide electricity to 100,000 underserved homes, impacting about 500,000 people. According to a statement released by Okra Solar on Thursday, the initiative falls under the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy…
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to acquire land in Imo and other South East states for cattle ranching under the 2025 national budget. The union described the move as unjust and provocative, insisting that cattle rearing is a private business that should not receive government funding. ASITU’s…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Nigerian women, describing them as the backbone of the nation. According to a statement on his X account (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday marking International Women’s Day, he acknowledged their vital roles in various sectors, from homes and farms to boardrooms and communities….
In recent times, there has been a concerning rise in reports of people collapsing while exercising, with some cases leading to death. This has raised serious questions about what causes these sudden collapses and how they can be prevented. To gain insight into the issue, Africa Health Report, AHR, reporter, Sultan Rabiu spoke with Danladi…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser on Job Creation & MSME and Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant on Public Health, both serving in the Office of the Vice President. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice…
The NEMA/NYSC Emergency Management Vanguards (EMVs) in Sokoto State carried out a sensitization campaign at the State Central Market to educate residents on the dangers of improper waste disposal. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Saturday, Corps members delivered the awareness messages in both English…
Haruna is 29-year-old. Pint-size in frame and dressed in faded suit or jacket ‘Barrister’ Haruna is a common face in the Central Area of Abuja. He sells bitter kola and kola nuts to motorists in traffic. From the Traffic Light around Church Gate to the Ministry of Defence – Ship House axis, Haruna paces the…
A car accident occurred on Monday at Area 10, Abuja, involving a black Toyota and a red peugeot. The collision resulted in damage to the side of the red car. According to an eyewitness, Haruna, the incident happened when the driver of the red Peugeot attempted to make a U-turn. However, the black Toyota, allegedly…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 24-year-old Thai lady, Pattaphi Wimonnat, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 46.6kg of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis into Nigeria. According to a statement released by the director of media and advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday,…
The Abuja residence of prominent Ijaw leader and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has become a hub of activities as dignitaries, political leaders, and well-wishers gather to pay their respects following his passing. During a condolence visit at Clark’s residence in Asokoro, elder statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai described the late nationalist as…
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