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Following the call for nominations of homes deserving of free mattresses from Mouka, there has been a surge in the number of entries received since the announcement was made on the 31st of September, 2019. According to Mouka’s Head of Marketing, Tolu Olanipekun, the call for nominations of homes that deserve to be comforted with free donations of Mouka branded mattresses has attracted hundreds of responses from members of the public. This development according to her, will impact positively on the exercise. This initiative which entry closes on the 31st of October, 2019, is part of activities lined up by the brand…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari had in a Nationwide Broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary restated his Administration’s commitment to consolidating on the huge gains of the National Social Investment Programmes NSIPs, which have empowered over 12 million poor and vulnerable Nigerians in the last three years. A statement by NSIO Communication Manager. Justice Tienabeso Bibiye in Abuja on Monday stated that the Buhari Administration has remained committed and unwavering in its quest to ensure that the Social Protection Programme is executed in an open, accountable and transparent manner and in line with the Zero Tolerance For…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Federal Government allocated over N1,322.92 trillion on capital expenditure for 12 top Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2020 Budget. This is even as the Government admitted that it was responsible for the failure of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the country. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed who disclosed this while breaking down the 2020 budget in Abuja on Monday, said the government plans to spend a total of N10.33 trillion in the budget. Allocations to the MDAs according to the Minister include, Federal Ministry of Works…
The Government of Oyo State has announced that it was pleased to discover that measures taken thus far in the implementation of the free education policy have started yielding fruits. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa made available to newsmen on Monday indicated that the huge number of parents applying to register their wards in the state’s public primary and secondary schools is a clear evidence that the free education policy of the administration is well received by the people. “We are particularly pleased that a number of parents have been besieging…
By Amosu Adeoye Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr is satisfied with the performance of his players in Sunday’s 1-1 friendly draw against five-time world champions, Brazil. The three-time African champions took the lead in the 35th minute courtesy of a fine effort from Joe Aribo. Brazil equalized three minutes after the break with Real Madrid midfielder, Casemiro slotting the ball home after Marquinhos header initially hit the woodwork. “It was tough for us as the second game because Brazil would not have wanted to leave Singapore without winning, and it feels very good to know that we can play…
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on the former Governor of the State, Akinwunmi Ambode and four others who served under the ex-governor as commissioners. The decision followed two preliminary reports presented by two different ad-hoc committees set up by the House to investigate the 820 buses purchased by Ambode and to appraise the 2019 mid-year budget. The former commissioners involved include Kazeem Adeniji (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice), Olusegun Banjo (Commissioner for Budget), Akinyemi Ashade (Commissioner for Finance) and Wale Oluwo (Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources). Presenting the…
A medical expert, Mrs Abigael Shona, says breastfeeding a baby can prevent breast cancer in women. Shona told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that contrary to popular belief that men sucking their wife’s breast could prevent breast cancer. She said that breast sucking by men could only help detect it. She said mothers who breastfeeds, lower their risk of pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer. “Most women who breastfeed experience hormonal changes during lactation that delay their menstrual periods. “This reduces a woman’s lifetime exposure to hormones like estrogen, which can promote breast cancer cell growth.…
For a nation to develop rapidly, its citizens must learn the act of questioning settled political answers and demand answers to unsettled political questions-analyzing both formal and informal communication/proposition from the government. Such an opportunity to question the so-called settled political answers again came the way of Nigerians following a recent report that President Muhammadu Buhari recently in Abuja while declaring open the 25th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES) with the theme: ‘‘Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears’’ stated that the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections was a clear proof that Nigeria`s democracy was maturing. Noting that the resort to the rule of…
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Nigerian Military have decried the wrong portrayal of the military in Nigerian movies, saying it is undermining the military’s enormous sacrifices and its personnel. The Head, Public Relations, of the corporation, Mr Brian Etuk, said in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos that there was an urgent need to address the abnormality. “Both institutions have resolved to embark on joint stakeholder engagements that will lead to the provision of research, equipment and personnel support to independent film makers who undertake the production of Nigerian military related…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged soldiers to prioritise requisite training to facilitate attainment of highest standards of professional competence. This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army, Maj. Sydney Nbaneme made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Monday. Buratai disclose this at the presentation of prizes and beating retreat of 78th Regular Recruits Intake of the Depot Nigerian Army held at the institution in Zaria, Kaduna State. The COAS, represented by Maj-Gen. Aminu Bichi-Maitama (Rtd), said: “You are to note that…