President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all agric-related institutions and agencies in the country to revive the nation’s agricultural sector. Buhari gave the order while inaugurating the National Land Agricultural Development Agency (NALDA) Integrated Farm Centre at Suduje, near Daura, in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Monday. He stated that the revitalisation would…
An Anambra High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Sen. Ugochukwu Uba as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the governorship poll in the state. The presiding Judge, Justice Obiora Nwabunike, gave the order in his judgment on the matter instituted by Uba, against INEC, PDP and Valentine Ozigbo,…
Robinhood Markets Inc. is seeking a valuation of $35 billion in its initial public offering, just short of the highest analyst projections, as the free trading app advances toward a debut likely to draw in buyers from its own novice investor base. The company at the center of this year’s meme stock frenzy will market…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Albert Lokonga from Anderlecht for £18 million ($25m). The Gunners have seen off reported competition from clubs in Italy to land the 21-year-old, who has committed to a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium. Lokonga will join up with his new Arsenal team-mates ahead of their pre-season trip to Florida…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The governor, who called for tolerance and religious harmony at all times, urged Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the festival, which he described as the “Festival of Sacrifice.”…
The minority leader of the house of representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, says any political party found guilty of manipulation should be suspended from participating in elections. Elumelu said this during a lecture at the fifth biennial convention of the ‘Class of 84’ of the St. Pius Grammar School in Umunede, Delta state. According to NAN, Elumelu…
Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota will not run Olympics-related TV commercials amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics, with two-thirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the games safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a local media poll. Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Corp, Akio Toyoda, and other executives will not attend the opening…
No fewer than 1.6 million candidates are expected to participate in this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to begin on Aug. 16. The Head of National Office (HNO) of West African Examination Council (WAEC), Mr Patrick Areghan, gave the figure in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Areghan said…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is set to join Premier League club West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal. The 28-year-old has not been attached to a club since leaving Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr in October 2020. According to Daily Mail, the Baggies have requested a visa for the winger and booked him in…
