At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli attack on a school building in Gaza City, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, the target of the bombardment was a school building housing displaced people, “the report said. The Israeli army stated that the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas had…
Solomon Attah, Lafia The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD- VCDP) has set aside N252 million for the provision of agro inputs and equipment to farmers affected by flood to embark on dry season farming in the nine implementing states of VCDP programme….
Prominent Nigerians, including Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, attended the funeral prayers for the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi. NNPP Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, also attended the funeral prayers led by the Chief Imam of…
The Executive Director of the Institute of Negotiators, Community and Social Development Experts (INCOS-DE), Dr Kunle Yusuff, has warned that Nigeria and other developing countries may miss out on over $40 trillion in global development and climate financing due to a shortage of certified professionals required to access such funds. Speaking in Abuja at the…
Enyimba International FC of Aba’s young defensive sensation, Divine Ukadike, says the club, popularly known as the People’s Elephant, is in the Presidential Federation Cup (PFC) for the trophy and continental ticket. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enyimba FC will on Wednesday face PFC holders, Elkanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri, in a…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has described the re-election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Anambra State as a landmark endorsement of progressive governance and a decisive vote of confidence from the people. In a statement released on Sunday in Awka, Dr Ejimofor Opara, APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, said Soludo’s victory — secured with 73…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to support a web designer who refused to create websites for same-sex weddings based on her religious beliefs, highlighting the implications for businesses and LGBTQ rights. Explore the arguments presented and the potential impact on free speech and anti-discrimination laws. The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling in favour…
The Federal Executive Council has approved a $300 million World Bank credit to support internally displaced persons and host communities across several northern states. Finance minister Wale Edun disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Edun said the…
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the arrest of a member of the Cross River House of Assembly, Mr Ovat Agbor, for alleged wife battering. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesman of the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation in Calabar on Monday. According to Eitokpah, Agbor, who…
At least 14 people have died after a canoe carrying more than 100 passengers capsized on the Yauri River in Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Gumbi ward of Yauri Local Government Area. The passengers were said to be returning from escorting a bride to her matrimonial home in Gwarzo Village, located…
