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Year: 2023

Gov Mbah inaugurates 15 rice, cashew centers APPEALS projects in Enugu

The project is developed by Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD) in collaboration with World Bank & other stakeholders to assist rural farmers. Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Thursday, inaugurated 15 World Bank assisted Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS), Project in Enugu to enhance food production in the…

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Police arrest 15 suspected members of ESN, IPOB in Imo State

The arrest was sequel to confessions by some members of the group earlier arrested by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad. The Police Command in Imo has announced the arrest of 15 suspected members of Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Spokesman of the Police Command, ASP…

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Toyin Abraham’s biopic ‘Ige’ is off to streaming platform this December

Another exciting title from the female producer this holiday season. “Ige” by Nigerian filmmaker and actress, Toyin Abraham will start screening on Prime Video this December. Produced by Abraham in 2021, the biopic follows the true-life story of Aare Bashir Fakorede, who is described as an unstoppable force in the world of oil and gas….

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Sometimes I want to respond – Halle Bailey on negative comments online

But as the graceful queen she is, she never actually does. America’s sweetheart Halle Bailey wishes people would realize that actors are human beings too, noting that sometimes harsh comments get to her. Bailey teamed up with fellow actress Rachel Zeglar for an interview with Variety, speaking on their careers in the film industry and…

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Inconsistent rainfall pattern affecting rice production – Sanwo-Olu’s Aide

He also added that high cost of fertiliser, flooding, insecurity, reduction in land cultivation & diesel are contributing factors affecting rice production. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Agriculture, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola, has identified inconsistent rainfall pattern as the major factor affecting rice production. Fashola made this known in an interview with…

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Jackie Appiah gives Akosombo Dam flood victims life-changing jobs to mark 40th birthday

No fewer than 120 victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage have benefited in a life-transforming way from the 40th birthday celebration of one of Ghana’s favourite actresses, Jackie Appiah. As part of her celebration, she sponsored weeks of intensive vocational and technical skills training in diverse fields, including catering, metal works, hairdressing, fashion designing, cosmetology,…

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FCTA disburses $4.5m World Bank grant to 12,283 farmers

A total of 4,233 beneficiaries had accessed the grant under the first and second batches, bringing the total to 7,940 beneficiaries so far. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will disburse $4.5 million World Bank grant to 12,283 famers and upgrade 17 Wet Market under its Fadama programme. The amount is out of…

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Navy nabs oil vessel with 17 crew involved in crude oil theft in Ondo State

The arrest of the vessel followed credible intelligence received by the Base on the illegal activities of crude oil thieves at the location. The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB), IGBOKODA, in Ondo State, hasi n the early hours of Thursday apprehended a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS involved in crude…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu, other governors bag NAFEST Distinguished Honour Awards

The awards was to appreciate the governors for their immense contributions toward sustaining and upholding NAFEST in its 35 years of operations. Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his counterparts from other states on Thursday bagged the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Distinguished Honour Awards. The award was conferred on the governors…

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FG to shut down organisations violating accessibility laws for PWDs

The commission plans to engage all relevant stakeholders to constitute a special taskforce to ensure implementation of the accessibility law. The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimim standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from January 17. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for…

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