Author: statereporter
President Bola Tinubu, speaking in Abuja, reassured the public that past mistakes, such as neglecting livestock farming and relying on dairy imports, will be avoided. He pledged a robust framework to stimulate prosperity in the sector, instilling confidence in his commitment. The President, who opened a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms on Thursday at the State House Conference Centre, pledged government support in revamping and repositioning the sector to create employment and attract foreign Direct Investment (FDI). “The livestock sector is critical, and we will give all it needs to bring value to our country. Stakeholders, I assure you…
Gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded Ifite-Awka, around Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s school gate in Awka, Anambra State, killing at least six people. The attackers targeted members of a rival cult group hanging around the UNIZIK school gate. Eyewitnesses reported the gunmen stormed the area around 9:30 a.m on Thursday, sparking chaos and panic. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra State Police Command spokesman, police responded quickly, securing the scene and rushing four fatally shot individuals to the hospital. Empty bullet shells were recovered, and operations are ongoing.
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said Nigerians should not expect free, fair, transparent and credible elections in 2027 under the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the APC. Frank, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the level of alleged electoral fraud, manipulation and rigging witnessed in Kogi and Imo states points to the fact that no credible result can come out from future exercises. He also alleged that security agencies that were meant to protect voters and arrest riggers also took part in the rigging. Frank stressed that the police…
Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday aborted his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. State reporters had earlier informed that President Bola Tinubu delegated Shettima to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming meeting. The presidency, however, on Thursday night, announced that Shettima’s trip had been cancelled, revealing that a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga who said a ministerial delegation will now represent Nigeria stated, “The foreign object damaged the cockpit windscreen of the plane. “President Tinubu, acting promptly, has approved a ministerial delegation to…
There were scenes of jubilation at the Ministry of Women Affairs immediately after President Bola Tinubu announced the dismissal of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye from her ministerial role. Employees at the ministry were captured on video celebrating the decision, an indication of the controversial nature of her tenure. The video, shared on X by Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), showed workers dancing and chanting in the corridors of their office. Echoes of “finally” resonated through the halls as staff expressed their relief over the minister’s departure. Kennedy-Ohanenye, who had faced various criticisms and controversies, was…
Manchester City is considering Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres as a potential replacement for Erling Haaland, who may join Real Madrid in 2026. Haaland’s contract has a €150 million (£125 million) release clause, and talks for an extension have stalled. Gyokeres, 26, has impressed with 55 goals in 62 games since joining Sporting from Coventry City. Manchester City has contacted his representatives, and Sporting’s director of football, Hugo Viana, will join Manchester City, succeeding Txiki Begiristain, at the end of the season. This development threatens Arsenal’s transfer plans for Gyokeres, who was linked to the Emirates. Other Premier League clubs,…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) inflows reached an impressive $57 billion by August 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The update was revealed by Mr. Muhammad Abdullahi, the CBN’s Deputy Director of Economic Policy, during a meeting with foreign investors in Washington D.C.. Abdullahi highlighted significant improvements in the country’s FX situation, pointing to a near doubling of capital importation to $6.9 billion as of August 2024, compared to $3.9 billion recorded throughout the entire 2023 financial year. The report also noted a remarkable increase in diaspora remittances, which surged to a record $3.5 billion,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 CAF Awards will take place in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that Morocco will host the prestigious event, following last year’s highly successful ceremony. Marrakech, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and bustling tourism, will once again serve as the focal point for celebrating Africa’s footballing achievements. The CAF Awards honor outstanding performances in both club and national football competitions, with the most anticipated titles being the CAF African Player of the Year in both the men’s and…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up three spots to claim 36th place in the latest FIFA rankings for October, according to the world football governing body’s official website on Thursday. Nigeria garnered 1503.29 points during the period under review, a significant improvement fueled by their performance in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles secured a 1-0 victory against Libya in the first leg of the qualifiers on October 11 in Uyo, contributing to their rise in the rankings. This improvement also boosted Nigeria’s standing in the continental rankings, where they now hold fourth place, trailing…