“The exercise is still ongoing. It will continue today, tomorrow and on Thursday. Yesterday, about 160 trials were conducted. Nearly 150 convictions were secured,” he said.
The minister said each beneficiary would receive four bags of fertiliser free of charge.
The ceaseless flow of public funds to a politician who no longer holds public office underscores yet again the economic toll of Nigeria’s unwieldy IPPIS infrastructure.
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has cautioned politicians against politicising insecurity in Nigeria.
The decline was driven by broad-based profit-taking, with losses recorded across insurance, banking, consumer goods, industrial and technology stocks.
Power minister Joseph Tegbe has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models to provide electricity for Nigeria’s health facilities.
“At this time, Nigeria needs more unity, compassion and resilience from all of us,” he said.
The minister said each beneficiary would receive four bags of fertiliser free of charge.
SWEEP has called for governance reforms in Lagos’ waste management sector to address the growing refuse challenge across the state.
The Colombian consul to Nigeria, Maricel Cantillo, commended the collaboration between Nigerian artiste Bruno Boy and Colombian singer Shakira on the song ‘Daidai’.
Saudi craftsmen continue to play a vital role in preserving the heritage and artistic excellence of the Kiswa.
The president acknowledged that South African youths face economic challenges, such as scarce jobs, limited opportunities and unemployment, which are prevalent in the country.
The Nigerian community in South Africa has appealed to the federal government to urgently resolve challenges delaying the repatriation of about 300 Nigerians stranded in Pretoria.
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