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Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:51:48 +0000Farmers/Herders feud to top agenda at Animal Production Conference in Katsina
By Augustine Okezie, Katsina The protracted clashes between farmers and herders in several parts of the country is expected to top the agenda during the 46th Animal Production Conference which kicks off on Monday at the Federal University Dutsinma, K...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:20:44 +0000
What NSA Monguno said on money voted for arms by Buhari
Our Reporter Monguno: On the banditry, we didn’t say we wouldn’t discuss… some respected leaders have recommended some options towards resolution But how come you couldn’t address insecurity in the country? Not that we couldn’t address the ...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:08:22 +0000
Outrage as NSA recants on alleged missing arms funds
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja and Alao Abiodun Nigerians have been raging over claims by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd) that monies meant for the purchase of arms may have been misappropriated by the immediate ex-S...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:42:12 +0000
No reason to stop using AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – WHO
Agency Reporter The World Health Organisation said on Friday that there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries suspended vaccination over blood clot fears. The WHO said its vaccines advisor...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:36:07 +0000
Minneapolis agrees record $27m settlement with George Floyd family
Agency Reporter The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to the family of George Floyd to settle legal proceedings over his death in police custody, the city council said on Friday. “The City has reached a settlement in the civil lawsu...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:30:51 +0000
No trace of money or arms procured by ex-Service Chiefs – NSA
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja National Security Adviser Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) has stated government is not aware of how monies meant for the purchase of arms were spent under the immediate past Service Chiefs. He also revealed government can...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:30:26 +0000
Nigeria set to benefit from $6.95mn ADFI grant
By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) is offering six grants valued at USD6.95 million to finance digital financial inclusion in Africa. The grant is supported by the French Development Agency (AF...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:24:34 +0000
Commission receives 40 petitions from victims of sexual violence in Rivers
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received 40 petitions from victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Rivers State warning traditional and religious leaders against frustrating the fight again...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:18:26 +0000
NSCDC arrests 38 suspects, trains 40 mediators to reconcile herders, farmers in Edo
By Bisi Olaniyi, Southsouth Bureau Chief The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, George Edem, has disclosed the arrest of 38 suspected criminals for various offences. He also revealed that the comman...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:12:39 +0000
Ex lawmakers chide Okorocha, back Uzodimma’s move to recover Imo properties
By Chris Njoku, Owerri Former Imo State House of Assembly lawmakers have condemned immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, for breaking the seal of a property sealed by the state government. The former governor’s action which degen...