Kebbi State Government and UNICEF have launched a nutrition programme distributing 10,500 Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) cartons across 11 Local Government Areas to combat severe acute malnutrition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are targeting 11 LGAs with
Highcap Securities Ltd. has attributed the N4.92 trillion stock market loss recorded last week to investor repositioning ahead of the anticipated Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Vice-President of Highcap Securities, Mr David Adonri, disclosed this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over security challenges in parts of the country and called for sustained efforts to protect lives and property. The association expressed its position in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos and signed by the South-West CAN
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional
Dr Chike Okogwu, National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), has called for stronger leadership, improved coordination and greater accountability in efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Okogwu made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, where he reflected on the country’s
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Abuja, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
UBA Foundation has reinforced commitment to environmental sustainability through tree planting at two iconic secondary schools in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UBA Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group. In a statement on Sunday in Lagos,
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has declared that Nigeria does not belong to kidnappers and other criminal elements operating across the country. Okpebholo made the statement on Sunday during a visit to Loveworld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City, where he requested prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges.
Large consignments of various opioids and illicit substances concealed in building materials have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a relentless nationwide offensive against drug cartels leading to the arrest of a 75-year-old grandpa in Ebonyi, and four notorious female drug dealers in
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has announced the death of the institution’s 9th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali. The announcement is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Ilorin by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun. According to the statement, Ambali, who served