Birnin Kebbi NBA Mourns Legal Luminary I.K. Sanusi, SAN   It is with a heavy heart that the EQUITY BAR announces the glorious exit of its illustrious member, I.K. Sanusi, SAN, who passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, following an illness. Until his demise, Learned Silk I.K. Sanusi, was a distinguished and accomplished legal practitioner of immense worth and …

Jigawa Petrol Tanker Explosion: Minister Of Petroleum Calls for Stricker Safety Measures. The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, alongside the management of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), visited the site of the recent petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, to express deep condolences …

Loyalty: A Virtue or, an Act of Servitude – The Study of Wike and Fubara One important patronage a writer enjoys which I hugely appreciate and enjoy too, is the comment he gets from his piece. As in criticism in literature which helps your craft to come out refined, every comment helps to improve my work. I was therefore thrilled …

6th Int’l Onion Conference: Women to be Given More Opportunities in the Onion Sub-sector …As Aliyu, Nigerian, emerges president, ROO/WCA At the 6th International Onion Conference hosted by the National Onion Producers, Procesors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), the Nigeria body of the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), the Mabera Women Cooperative has …

Alhaja Hon. Gidado congratulates Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Ademosu Williams on her birthday The Iya Adinni of Akure Kingdom, Alhaja Hon. F. I. Gidado, has described Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Ademosu Williams as “an extraordinary woman of grace, intellect, and dedication,” emphasising her significant contributions to the development of Akure, Ondo State, and Nigeria at large. This was stated in a message …

Agriculture Remains One of My Topmost Priorities – Gov. Idris …donates N10m to Onion Union The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, says agriculture will continue to receive premium attention under his administration. He made this known at the 6th International Onions Conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday. The governor said the Kaura Agricultural Development …

Aliyu Isah Maitasamu, Nigerian, Emerges ROO/WCA President The president, National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Alhaji Aliyu Isah Maitasamu, has emerged the president, Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa, as the association selected members into various leadership positions, yesterday. This is marking the termination of its maiden leadership since creation, which lasted …

Gov Oyebanji lauded over Ekiti transformation, urged to address pensioners’ lights Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been commended for his exemplary leadership and achievements in the past two years, particularly in human capital development and infrastructure improvements across the state. The commendations were contained in a press release issued by Elder Ayo Arogundade, a Chartered Librarian and Public …

U.S. Presidential Election Debates – Biden, and other knockouts.   American presidential election debates , as a presentation of contending presidential candidates before the voting public for appraisal, have often been seen as a gamble.- a high stakes encounter that could become a Win or Lose gambit. President Joe Biden is the latest presidential candidate to be knocked out at …

Update On GTB Services Due to the ongoing system upgrade of Guaranty Trust Bank LTD, GTB,  customers are left with no other choice than to join long queues at various branches of the bank, to perform their transactions. GTB has, however, given update on its services, saying that the Digital Banking Channels are available online.   In a post on …

Senate Reacts to Tragic Jigawa Tanker Explosion: Urges Sensitization and Relief Efforts   The Nigerian Senate has responded to the devastating tanker explosion near Dutse, Jigawa State, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. Expressing shock and concern over the incident, the Senate has issued a new directive to address the situation. In a motion sponsored by Senator Babangida …

250 horses from 7 countries for Gwandu Annual Horse Racing competition   No fewer than 250 horses from more than seven different countries are expected to participate in the maiden edition of Gwandu Emirate Annual Horse Racing and Cultural Festival, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024. The competition, which is slated to hold between Nov. 18 and 23, 2024, in Birnin …

Senate President Akpabio Denies Impeachment Threats     In a boldly-worded statement, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has categorically refuted rumors of an imminent impeachment plot against him, dismissing the reports as nothing but “fake news” orchestrated by malicious sources.   Accompanied by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio condemned the accusations as the handiwork …

Onion Business, a Major Contributor in Job Creation Globally – NOPPMAN Chairman The chairman of National Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Malam Aliyu NaTasamu, has described onion business as one of the major contributors in job creation globally. He pointed that the union is the apex of all stakeholders in the onion value in Nigeria, saying that …

Ado Heritage congratulates Gov Oyebanji’s 2-year milestone Ado Heritage, a prominent socio-cultural group, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State as he marks his second year in office. The President of Ado Heritage, Bashorun Tope Alabi, commended the governor for his transformative leadership, which has brought significant progress to the socio-economic development of the …