The FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), says the World Bank has approved request for the second phase of the FCT FADAMA COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The Mandate Secretary of ARDS, Mr Lawan Geidam, said this at the inauguration of the Pre-Field training of Enumerators responsible for the generation of…
Information released on Wednesday by the Vatican says that Pope Francis has partially resumed some work inspite of his continuing critical condition in the hospital. Francis, 88, is sitting in an armchair while continuing his therapy, which includes receiving additional oxygen via a tube through his nose. He is eating normally, the Vatican said. The…
Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday said he inherited N8.98 billion debt in legal liabilities. He said this in Abuja at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held at its national secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu, Vice…
U.S. President Donald Trump has released a video generated by artificial intelligence (AI) promoting his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip. The 30-second clip, shared on the president’s Truth Social platform on Wednesday, begins with images of fighters and children in ragged clothes among ruins with the caption “Gaza 2025.” The scenery then…
The Catholic Television of Nigeria (CTV) has announced its migration to the GOtv platform, beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Alumuku, CTV Director of Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Alumuku said the move had marked a significant milestone in the station’s…
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) says the Q4 2024 Confidence Index recently released by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), which rose to 50.7 points, reflected a moderate improvement in the confidence of CEOs in the manufacturing sector. Mr Ahmad Sajoh, Chairman of TSF, said in a statement on Wednesday that this signified the resilience…
The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region. The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja….
Sen Neda Imasuen (LP-Edo), has described the President Bola Tinubu”s led administration as courageous and responsible. Imasuen representing the Edo South Senatorial District said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He said this was so because the Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda was traceable, and lauded the…
Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secured environment during the state local government election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held on Saturday in the state. In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola,…
Pope Francis, who is suffering from a severe lung infection, spent a night in hospital without any additional complications, the Vatican said on Wednesday morning. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said. The Argentinian native has been receiving treatment at the Gemelli Hospital in…
