By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi(Abia), March 1, 2025(NAN) Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has advocated for indigenous manufacturing and branding to promote made in Abia products and boost indigenous manufacturers. Otti expressed his administration’s broader vision of economic revitalisation through local enterprise development, infrastructural growth, and inclusive governance. The governor said this on Saturday while […]
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved a grace of Ramadan fast period to enable intending pilgrims to register for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, on Saturday in Abuja, to mark the 2025 Ramadan fast. […]
By Abiodun Azi The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding residents in celebration of International Civil Defence Day. NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro gave the reassurance in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mr Oluwaseun Abolurin on Saturday in Lagos. […]
By Usman Aliyu Tragedy struck on Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who confirmed the incident, said the crash occurred around 5 a.m. […]