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 KADUNA UPDATE: KDSG and the UK’s FCDO sign Mutual Accountability Framework Kaduna State is delighted to sign a mutual accountability framework with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes. This reflects the strong commitment of all sides to continued cooperation and partnership.  We are pleased that our development partners continue to support our governance agenda, anchored on human capital development, economic development and investments, peace and security. This will enable us to continue to translate into concrete action our commitment to expand access to education, health and social protection.   We have been able to count on the support of the FCDO as donor and partner throughout our years in office. The mutual accountability framework aims to improve coordination between the Kaduna State and the FCDO. It will support the delivery of the Kaduna State Development Plan 2021 ...

The focus on agriculture by the current government is paying off handsomely, and Nigerians are not regretting it, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.  The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience former Prime Minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency Ato Hailemariam Dessalegn Boshe.  He added: “We needed to go back to the land, as petroleum could no longer sustain the country, particularly with fluctuating prices. Today, we eat what we grow, and we have stopped importation of many food products. There’s no foreign exchange to even waste again.  “Agriculture has also helped us to generate employment. We have embraced technology, and some people are even leaving the offices to go back to the land. And they are not regretting it. That is the feedback we get.”  The former Prime Minister congratulated President Buhari for achievements Nigeria has attained under him, especially in agriculture, and for successful m...

Ogun: Abiodun Commissions  130 affordable housing units .....Restates his administration's commitment to building 2,500 houses in four years Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Thursday commissioned 130 affordable housing units at Kemta, Idi Aba, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The housing project christened Prince Court Estate is the first phase of the 300 detached and semi detached of two and three-bedroom structures. Commissioning the estate, Governor Abiodun said the project is the first in a series of housing estates being undertaken by his administration across the state, insisting 2,500 houses will be provided in four years. The governor explained that the estate is provided with amenities such as tarred road, water supply, drainage system, fence, security and power supply. He noted that although shelter as a basic human need has continued to be one of the most expensive assets to own by individuals, his government would harness every resource to reduce poverty and prov...

*As CP Lagos Addresses Men* The Lagos State Police Command and other security agencies, today 2nd July, 2021 embarked on Show of Force around Lagos State to confirm their preparedness and commitment to continuous protection of lives and properties of the good people of Lagos State and send a warning signal to the organizers of the said mega rally or any group of persons planning to stage any rally or procession in the state despite the warnings issued during the joint press breifing by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu and the Hon Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Mr Gbenga Omotoso on Thursday, 1st July, 2021, at the Press Centre, State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.  The Command and the Government of Lagos State had warned the organizers of the planned Oodua Republic Mega Rally, scheduled for Saturday, 3rd July, 2021, at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos, to steer clear of Lagos State, considering the available intelligence repor...

  Few minutes ago Ramsey Nouah shared this photo above with the caption ''  Good evening family, I am excited to inform you that I have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, popularly known as “THE OSCARS” . In the actor membership category. It is such an honor to be recognized and included by the Academy. I am very grateful to be listed as one of the actors from around the world to receive this invitation. It has been quite an amazing journey getting here. I thank the almighty God for this grace and blessings. My family, friends, associates and everyone who has supported the Ramsey Nouah brand . Bless you all We will do our best and continue to put in the effort in telling AFRICAN stories to the WORLD. I also want to congratulate a strong woman who has made a statement as the only Nigerian and African women in the producers category  @moabudu  and my brother making a difference in the director’s category as well  @shot_by_andrew...

The Pakistani Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCOSC), General Nadeem Raza has expressed the willingness of the Pakistani Government to deepen its technical and defence cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in view of current and emerging security challenges. The Chairman made this known while on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao in his office at Headquarters NAF, Abuja. General Raza who was on a one-day official visit to Nigeria noted that Nigeria deserves a robust, versatile and tactical air force in view of her leadership role in Africa to be able to curtail various internal security challenges confronting her. He assured that the technical cooperation between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the NAF, especially in areas of platform acquisition, training of pilots, engineers and technicians as well as provision of counter-terrorism training would be boosted to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. S...

 GOVERNOR BALA LAUNCHES 2021 RAINFEED FARMING SEASON His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has performed the official launching of the 2021 rainfeed farming season and sells of fertilizer. Speaking at the ceremony in Soro, Ganjuwa Local Government, Governor Bala said the need for agricultural inputs such as seed and fertilizer cannot be over emphasized. Governor Bala who announced 9,000 and 11,000 Naira respectively as prices for NPK and Urea, said his administration vows  to provid inputs to farmers in the State at affordable prices. The Governor said the State Government has released the sum of one hundred and fifty million naira for the purchase of assorted grains to be sold to members of the general public at subsidized prices to cushion the effect of the inflation. He said as a testimony of the commitment of his administration to the development of agricultural sector, his administration has secured a Bank Guarantee of on...