Abdulsalam Abdulkarim, who operates in the mining sector, explains why insecurity is rife in Zamfara and Niger states and why Nigeria should expand its focus beyond the petroleum sector to change its revenue profile.
The official also said the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will commence across the country as soon as school resumes for the new session. Read More
The Church of the Nativity, built where Mary is believed to have laid her firstborn among the animals in the stable, is usually busy with visitors by now. Not this year.
Although a watered-down version of the initial proposal would have called for the cessation of hostilities, 13 countries still voted in favour of the modified version while two (Russia and the US) abstained.
Nigeria has 3,413 prisoners on death row – Official
Mr Umar said that a total of 1,840 inmates sat for the 2023 NECO/SSCE, while many others are undergoing various academic programmes in custodial centres nationwide.
About 15 years ago, in the hallowed corridors of Nigerian cinema, Arugba graced the silver screen, making it one of the best indigenous movies of all time.
Somehow, I am worried today about my sisters in public office: the deputy governors, state and federal lawmakers, Directors-General, professors, special advisers and special assistants. They have been on my mind all week. Something tells me that one or some of them have untethered bulls roaming, roaring around, seeking who to devour.
Despite the devastation of the Nigerian-Biafran war, during which our people faced grave financial ruin and witnessed their homes flattened by artillery fire, our resilience remains legendary. Even Gowon acknowledged the remarkable recovery speed during his visit to Onitsha years ago. No matter the challenges — chasing, shooting, looting, or burning — we rise. That indomitable spirit defines the people East of the Niger.
Death hoaxes, although now common due to social media, are not a new phenomenon. A death hoax is a deliberate report of a person's demise, which is later discovered to be false. While these are done by random people for different reasons, in some cases, the said victim might intentionally spread the claim.
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message states that Orange Mobile Network – Sierra Leone is rolling out free megabytes to customers. The statement added that customers with old Orange sim cards are entitled to 50GB if they click on the link in the post.
The federal government established the BHCPF in 2014, under Section 11 of the National Health Act; to provide funding to improve access to primary health care.
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