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UN Seeks Africa’s Commitment On Zero hunger By 2030

Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, has called on African leaders to commit to achieving  zero hunger on the continent Mohammed was quoted as making the call at the Africa Regional Food Systems Summit
July 14, 2021
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Traditional Rulers Are Compromised, Says Governor

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Tuesday, accused some members of the traditional institution of compromise in the fight against banditry and other forms of insecurity. He said the unwholesome conduct of the leaders posed threats to lives and property of
July 14, 2021
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Oyo EndSARS Panel Treats 163 Petitions As Sitting Ends

The Oyo State Judicial Panel of Enquiry, set up in the aftermath of the EndSARS protests, to hear petitions of police brutality and related extrajudicial killings held its final public sitting on Tuesday. Inaugurated on 10 Nov. 2020, the chairperson of the
July 14, 2021
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Buhari, At Meeting With Senators, Vows To End Insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to use everything within its powers to end insecurity in the country and bring perpetrators of criminal activities to book. The President, who spoke on Tuesday at a dinner with members of the National
July 14, 2021
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Three Africans Shock The World, Win Prestigeous SEED Award

Three Entrepreneurs in Botswana, Zambia, and Malawi overcame odds to beat more than 1,000 applicants in the race to win the prestigious SEED Award. Winners will be awarded matching grants of between EUR 10,000 and EUR 15,000 The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship
July 13, 2021
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Lagos PDP Lauds Senate’s Refusal To Approve Onochie’s Nomination

The Lagos Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has applauded the Senate for refusing to approve the appointment of President Buhari’s nominee, Lauretta Onochie as National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prime Business Africa reported that the Senate
July 13, 2021
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Senate Rejects Nomination Of Onochie As INEC Commissioner

The nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been rejected by the Senate. In his report, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kabiru Gaya, said Onochie did not satisfy the provisions of the Federal
July 13, 2021
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President Buhari Meets 109 Senators Tonight  

President Muhammadu Buhari will tonight at 8pm meet with the 109 Senators of the National Assembly. The scheduled meeting between members of the upper chamber and President Buhari was conveyed in a letter received from the State House and read during plenary
July 13, 2021

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