The Bishop dismissed decades-long calls to run for presidency, expresses concern over judiciary and priests being drawn into politics. At the 8th House of Justice Summit in Kaduna State, the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, rebuffed persistent calls for him to venture into Nigerian politics. “For 30 years, people have urged me…
Accurate data on the Ministry will propel policies to foster growth of the creative sector and contribute substantially to the national economy and development. Hajiya Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, on Friday called for collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to provide government-generated data to drive Nigeria’s creative…
Taraba had the highest vaccination rate of 98%, while Lagos had the lowest rate at 31%. Nigeria has attained 78% of the 80% national target for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination set for the pilot states where the vaccine was rolled out. Dr Joseph Urang, the Immunisation Officer, Rivers State Primary Health Care Management…
The governor tasked retirees to practice agriculture in order not to leave it at the hands of peasant farmers. Gov Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged youths, retired military officers, retired senior public officers and businessmen to go into agricultural practice to improve the nation’s economy. Akeredolu gave the advice at the Ondo State…
Clarifying that he did not liken politicians to pigs, the Bishop elaborated that politics possesses its own unique dynamics. The convener of the National Peace Committee, Bishop Matthew Kukah, expressed deep concern on Friday, November 24, 2023, over the entanglement of the judiciary and the Catholic Church in politics. Speaking at the 8th summit of…
Flavour returns with new single ‘Big Baller’. Esteemed Nigerian maestro, Flavour, is gearing up to unveil his latest sonic masterpiece with the forthcoming release of the tantalizing single, ‘Big Baller,’ offering a sneak peek into his upcoming album, ‘African Royalty’. The single is slated to make its debut on November 24th, 2023, paving the way…
Sightsavers is an international charity working to prevent avoidable blindness, support equality for people with disabilities and advocate for change. The Federal Government, UK and other stakeholders have commended Sightsavers, an NGO, for implementing programmes to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria…
It is gathered that some lawmakers do not support the idea of Aiyedatiwa leading the state. Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly are set to hold a plenary session today, Friday, November 24, 2023, to discuss the political situation of the state amid Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s protracted illness. For months, Akeredolu has been…
The group stated that women need to be visible in driving solutions, they’re the custodian of the future generation and should be carried along. Some women groups have taken to the streets in Kaduna metropolis to demand for climate justice for women and affirmative representation at the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference….
Balloranking continues to spread the Street gospel with new EP. In a year that can only be described as meteoric, Balloranking has solidified his position as the rising star of the street-hop scene. He transitioned into 2023 on the success of the resonant ‘Trench Kid’ project which captured hearts and ears alike, earning acclaim as…
| Powered by WordPress | Theme by TheBootstrapThemes