UNICEF, Foundation to treat 279,542 acute malnourished children in Kaduna

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 15th May 2018

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with a United Kingdom based philanthropic organization, Children Investment Foundation Fund (CIFF) has promised to support Kaduna State Government in the treatment of 279,542 severe acute malnourished…

Indian businessmen to invest $4billion in Nigeria – Minister

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 15th May 2018

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Monday said some Indian investors have indicated interest to invest about $4billlion in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Shittu, who disclosed this during a press conference to announce the 4th…

Insurgency: 80% damaged electricity installations in North-East restored – Fashola

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 15th May 2018

The Federal Government has disclosed that it had restored 80 per cent of the electricity transmission and distribution installations damaged by insurgents in the North-East. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,…

Reforms: FG tasks project managers to save N120bn by 2020

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 15th May 2018

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, has urged the Project Management Teams (PMTs) implementing the 2017-2020 Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) to save up to N120bn by…

Leah Sharibu’s father begs media to aid release of his daughter

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 15th May 2018

Nathaniel Sharibu, father of Leah, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still in Boko Haram custody, says the federal government is yet to contact his family regarding Leah’s situation. He is, therefore, appealing to Nigerians — the…

Benue killings: Lawyer sues Buhari, demands ban of Fulani herdsmen

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 11th May 2018

A Makurdi-based lawyer, Matthew Nyiutsa has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja demanding the proscription of Fulani herdsmen as terrorist group. The lawyer joins President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General…

I’m now okay, says Buhari after visiting London doctor

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 11th May 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned from his medical trip to the United Kingdom. Buhari came into the country a day earlier than scheduled. Garba Shehu, his spokesman, had said the president would be back on…

NJC recommends appointment of 21 judges

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 11th May 2018

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 21 judicial officers for appointment as chief judges, kadis and judges in some states. This announcement was contained in a statement issued by Soji Oye, spokesman of NJC,…

Nigeria on course to tackle poverty, unemployment – Osinbajo

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 11th May 2018

NIGERIA’S Vice President, Profesoor Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country is on course to effectively tackle poverty and unemployment through its micro-economic planning and Social Investment Programmes. Osinbajo stated this when a delegation of…

Obasanjo’s coalition adopts ADC as political party

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 10th May 2018

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, may have quit the Coalition for Nigeria Movement as the movement has adopted a political party, African Democratic Congress, to realise its dream of a new Nigeria. He gave…