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The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev on Wednesday met with the the Ambassador- Designate Republic of Poland Michal Cygan in Abuja, where they discussed diplomatic issues of partnership. Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Terhemen Oraduen in a post on Facebook said, the Polish envoy had paid Professor Utsev a courtesy visit. “The two leaders had a fruitful discussion on strengthening partnership between Nigeria and Poland, especially in the areas of flood control and scaling up irrigation farming in Nigeria,” the statement said. Nigeria and Poland have long-standing diplomatic relations that date back…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday issued new directives to Heads of security agencies to end the renewed spate of killings in some parts of the country, National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu have said. This is the second time in less than two weeks that President Tinubu has reeled out directives to security chiefs since the recent spike in violent killings that have taken a toll on many communities. Wednesday’s closed-door meeting with President Tinubu included the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed, the Chief Defence intelligence of Nigeria Army, General Emmanuel Undianeye, Director General Department…
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 Monday morning, the Vatican said. The pontiff had suffered a serious challenge of double pneumonia this year, and spent weeks in hospital. His death ends a turbulent reign marked by tension as he sought to overhaul the conversative institution. On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis was seen driven around St. Peter’s Square in an open-air popemobile to greet cheering crowds marking the celebration. The Vatican said he died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep…
Like in most states of the country, Benue state has had its unfortunate share of the herders/farmers crisis that has resulted in needless killings, senseless destruction of properties, and displacement of thousands of Benue people currently living in Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs) across the state. The ongoing and sustained brutal killings of farmers by herdsmen in Benue stats span across the 23 local Governments, but it is worth mentioning that while Benue tops the chat of victims, other states in the North Central namely Kwara, Kogi, Nassarawa, Plateau, and Niger have experienced ugly situations where people are gunned down, slaughtered…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday gave indisputable clarifications on critical development issues facing the nation’s capital in a media parley, noting that ongoing projects were designed to improving healthcare, land management, sanitation, transportation, and other sectors in the city necessary to improving millions of lives. The Minister said the tangible progress being made have attracted positive reactions from residents. ‘The difference is clear,’ the Minister stated emphatically, explaining that FCT residents are amazed at the accelerated development that is going on all over the territory. “You can see what is happening; people are talking,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State chapter, under the leadership of Comrade Austin Agada, on Tuesday welcomed the sacking of nine local government council chairmen. In a statement by Daniel Ihomun, State Publicity Secretary of the APC, the party congratulated their replacement confirmed as duly elected by the Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal. The Agada-led APC expressed happiness in the return of Bernard Chia (Vandeikya), Engineer Solomon Tarka(Konshisha), Barriater Philip Atom (Kwande), Benjamin Tyopaase (Ushongo), Engineer Austin Eleho(Otukpo), Elias Arugwu Ogbu(Ado), Godwin Ajeh Ogah(Ohimini ), Barrister Napoleon Otache (Agatu) and John Elvis Ejeh (Apa), who have been…
The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed fears that United States President Donald Trump’s tariff policies marked by inconsistency and volatility, causing significant disruptions in global trade and financial markets, may negatively impact Nigeria’s revenue projections in the 2025 budget. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA), Engineer Farouk Ahmed disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents at the presidential villa, Abuja. “If the price of crude oil in the international market remains down, it will obviously affect our budget. But, that is for the Minister of Finance to address,” Engineer Farouk stressed. Nigeria’s…
The Centre for Public Advocacy on Governance (CPAG) has commended the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev, for exceptional leadership, especially in ensuring water supply, food security, and flood control in the country. Under his guidance, the Centre said the Ministry has made significant strides in sanitation, water supply, and flood control, In a statement by Dr. Ifure Tansi Ikpa, the group said that the Minister under Professor Utsev has been able to showcase a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. The Centre noted the Ministry’s declaration of 34 additional Local Government Areas (LGAs)…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications was lavishly celebrated in Abuja on Thursday night for his unique contributions to the unity, progress, and development of Borno state. Mr. Daniel Bwala is among 16 other distinguished personalities including Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Turku Buratai (Rtd), who were, honoured by the Borno South Stakeholders Forum for their excellence in public and community service. President Tinubu was invited to the ceremony as Special Guest of Honour and was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abubakar Kyari. An excited President Tinubu told…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti said on Wednesday that investors and partners seeking his government’s patronage must brace up to bring economic value addition capable of transforming lives in the state. Governor Otti stated this when he received a delegation of the Haier Global Business, led by its Director of Africa, Mr. Sunny Liu. The Governor noted that his government is open for business as it is a government of partnerships. “Our government is a government of partnerships. In the last 22 months, we have engaged with the private sector like you on the basis of a public-private partnership.…