August 28, 2022

Japan Declares Full Interest For African Seat On UN Security Council

Japan Declares Full Interest For African Seat On UN Security Council

August 28, 2022 6:16 pm

Recent moves by the Japanese Government has revealed that Japan will be using its place on the United Nations Security Council to manage to push for a better African seat on the top world body.

This had been revealed by the Japanesse Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday.

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“Japan reiterates its determination to redress the historical injustice against Africa of not being represented through a permanent membership on the Security Council,” Kishida told the Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Tunis.

“In order for the UN to work …

The Success Of NISSAgro App Will Depend On Extension Agents

The Success Of NISSAgro App Will Depend On Extension Agents

August 28, 2022 6:15 pm

The Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) just launched the NISSAgro App for farmers and extension professionals to support agricultural production in Nigeria. Some of the features of the app include, a digital farm record functionality, recommendation of fertilizers best suited for soil types on a state-by-state level, and the direct connection of farmers with agriculturists for expert guidance in English, Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo. The app  is now available in various App Stores.

 

Looking at the features of the app, it has the potential to enhance agricultural production and greatly improve the standard of living for Nigerian farmers- …

TASUED Finally Suspends Lecturer Declared Wanted By ICPC

TASUED Finally Suspends Lecturer Declared Wanted By ICPC

August 28, 2022 5:59 pm

The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has given a fresh directive to immediately suspend one of their lecturers who has been identified as Dr. Olaniran Balogun, who had been previously declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that the ICPC had in a few days ago, declared Balogun, who was the Head of the Department of Religious Studies at TASUED, wanted on the accusations that he had abused his office and demanded gratification.

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NYSC Opens Up On Members Endorsing Presidential Candidate

NYSC Opens Up On Members Endorsing Presidential Candidate

August 28, 2022 4:10 pm

In lieu of the recent video making waves about the organisation endorsing Presidential candidates, the management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has revealed that its attention has actually been drawn to a campaign poster which has been making the rounds on social media that had shown some ladies in NYSC uniform who have been purported to be Corps members endorsing one of the political parties in the country.

In a statement which had been signed by Eddy Megwa, Director, Press and Public Relations of the Scheme, it also revealed that the message encapsulated in the poster is antithetical …

Nigeria Now A Big Exporter Of Rice, CBN Gov Emefiele Declares

Nigeria Now A Big Exporter Of Rice, CBN Gov Emefiele Declares

August 28, 2022 2:41 am

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that Nigeria has now become an exporter of rice following the impacts of its several policies and particularly its Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), even as it said it was working to boost the industrial capacity of the country.

CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, who disclosed this while speaking at a seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors with the theme, “Policy Options for Economic Diversification: Thinking Outside the Crude Oil-Box”, on Saturday, noted that the ABP has reversed Nigeria from depending on importing rice to now exporting rice.

“The Central Bank of Nigeria, …

Food Security Declare State Of Emergency, ECOWAS To Leaders

Food Security: Declare State Of Emergency, ECOWAS To Leaders

August 28, 2022 2:39 am

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York has it that The Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) in the face of the issue of food security in the region has demanded that a State of emergency be declared.

At the conclusion of the meeting in Guinea Bissau, the Parliament charged the ECOWAS Commission with convening member nations and announcing food security as a national emergency. They contend that this will increase political commitment on the part of the governments to deal with the situation.

Hon. Oghene Emma Egoh, a committee member and member of parliament (MP) from Nigeria, …

Pope Appoints New Cardinals Who May Pick Successor

Pope Appoints New Cardinals Who May Pick Successor

August 28, 2022 2:38 am

Twenty new cardinals who were appointed by Pope Francis yesterday who were chosen from all four corners of the globe, even as majority of them may someday choose the pope’s successor.

Due to his deteriorating health, Francis has mentioned the likelihood of having to retire, a decision that his predecessor Benedict XVI also took. If he were to step down, a conclave of all cardinals under the age of 80 would be summoned to appoint a replacement.

Judging on their ages, sixteen of the twenty cardinals elected on Saturday would be qualified to participate in that conclave.

The 85-year-old pontiff …

Gunmen Murder Lawyer In Kebbi, Police Arrest Wife

Gunmen Murder Lawyer In Kebbi, Police Arrest Wife

August 28, 2022 2:36 am

A lawyer at the Gwadangaji area in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State, Barrister Attahiru Ibrahim, was on Saturday gruesomely murdered by gunmen.

 

Attahiru according to the police spokesman in the state, SP Nafiu Abubakar, was killed by people yet unknown but his wife, Farida, was arrested in connection with the incident.

Nafiu told newsmen in Birnin Kebi that on received the information, a team of policemen mobilised to the scene and forced themselves into Attahiru’s house where the late barrister was in a pool of blood and was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

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Again, IGP Warns On Use Of Police Uniforms On Social Media

Again, IGP Warns On Use Of Police Uniforms On Social Media

August 28, 2022 2:34 am

The Nigeria Police Force have once again issued a strict warning to Nigerian on the misuse of police uniforms on social media. vowing to prosecute anyone caught in the act.

This is coming after the police suspended two supernumerary officers for violation of social media policy.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, in a statement said the use of uniforms is only restricted to officers of the force.

Part of the statement read; ‘‘The incessant, illegal and unwarranted use of Police Uniforms restricted to bonafide serving officers of the Nigeria Police Force.

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2023 How APC Can Help Tinubu Become President - Oshiomhole

2023: How APC Can Help Tinubu Become President – Oshiomhole

August 28, 2022 2:30 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed the only way the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu can manage to win the 2023 election.

Oshiomhole said Tinubu could only win the presidential election if party members are united.

He disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin, the Edo State capital, over the weekend.

Oshiomhole urged aggrieved APC members to lay aside their differences and work for the party’s progress.

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He said party members should take a cue …

Yobe @31 Gov Buni Singles Out Past Leaders For Praise

Yobe @31: Gov Buni Singles Out Past Leaders For Praise

August 28, 2022 2:28 am

While commemorating the 31st anniversary of Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni has congratulated the people of the state for making it thus far following the creation of the state while singling out some past leaders for praise.

In his remark, Buni lauded the past Governors of the state for establishing and setting up the state for growth and peace; this statement was related to the public on Saturday in Damaturu by Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed.

According to the governor, every one of the state’s previous leaders contributed a significant and generous effort towards its …

Vulnerable People In Gombe Gets Grains Courtesy Of Buhari

Vulnerable People In Gombe Gets Grains Courtesy Of Buhari

August 28, 2022 2:26 am

As part of bold efforts to reduce the effects of hunger among the vulnerable population in Northern Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assisted less privileged people in Gombe State with assorted food items.

The president who was represented by the minister of communication and digital economy, Isa Ali Pantami, flagged-off distribution of the items at the Custodian Hotel Gombe, Gombe state.

According to him, the items would be distributed across the nation to the poorest citizens.

The president said a total of 8, 228 bags of grains which include maize, millet, guinea corn and garri were given to Gombe State, …

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