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The Federal Government has disbursed N1.3 billion to 100,000 less privileged and poor households under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme in Katsina State. CCT is a critical component of the FG’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) designed to support the poor and vulnerable families, eradicate poverty and enhance wealth creation in the society. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman-Nasir, Special Assistant on Empowerment and Special Intervention to Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, stated this at a rally organised by the NSIP’s beneficiaries, on Sunday in Katsina. Read also: 325 Houses For Flood Victims In Katsina- Says NEMA Mamman-Nasir, who is also the NSIP’s…

As Nigerians continue to grapple with bad governance, Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia popularly known as TuFace said public office holder and citizens are accountable for bad governance in the country. Stating this on his Instastories, TuFace said aside the President, Nigerians should also hold their Governors, Senators, House of Representatives, Commissioners, Judges, lawyers, traditional rulers, local government chairmen and citizens accountable. He admonished his fellow countrymen not to only blame the President for the current predicament the nation is experiencing. Read also: After Decade, TuFace, Annie Idibia renew wedding vows In a post shared on his Instagram stories earlier today,…

As an aftermath of Ukraine war, Nigeria and many African countries may face food crises, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned. Okonjo-Iweala gave the warning during an exclusive interview with BBC World Service, Saturday. The WTO Chief also warned that the war would have global dimensions, stressing the need for an end to the war. Read also: Ngozi-Iweala Emerges WTO Director-General She stated that Russia is the biggest exporter of fertilisers, wheat and maize to many African countries; stressing that the prices of the two grains have gone up by 62 and 36 per…

Ebonyi State Government has placated the Judiciary in the state with six brand new SUV Prado Jeeps. The donation came after Governor Dave Umahi had described his sacking as governor on March 8 by Justice Inyang Ekwo of Federal High Court, Abuja as a “hatchet man’s’’ job. His reaction sparked condemnation by the Nigerian Bar Association, forcing him to apologise to NBA and the judge. The Ebonyi State government said that during its Executive Council meeting on Friday that it resolved to donate the cars to support the state judiciary on carrying out their duties. Read also: Court sends Gov Umahi,…

The immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has apologised to Governor Charles Soludo, Ndigbo and their friends over the clash between her and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu in Awka at the inauguration programme of Soludo on March 17.  Obiano also declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. In a statement on Wednesday, the former First Lady told journalists in Awka that she wants to contest for Senatorial seat to empower the poor and needy, especially women and children. Read also: Anambra: Ex-Gov Obiano’s wife, Bianca Ojukwu’s Fight mars Soludo’s…

Draws for the 2022 FIFA World Cup took place Friday in Doha, Qatar, seeing Ghana to face Portugal while Cameroon will square against Brazil in the group stage for the 32 nations. Of the 32 teams involved, only 29 have been confirmed, as two intercontinental play-off matches will take place in June, while in Europe one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine will book their place at the tournament, too. Host nations, Qatar take on Senegal, Netherlands and Ecuador, while England will face Iran and USA. Read also: Five African Teams for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup The tournament kicks off on Monday November 21 at…

The Court of Appeal in Enugu, Friday. upheld the defection of Ebonyi Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Mr Kelechi Igwe, from Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The sitting which began at exactly 11:00 am had the Honourable Justice Alfa Belgore assisted by justices Oyewole and S. N Gbagi, with counsel to both parties in attendance. In a 37th judgement read on the floor of the court, Justice Belgore held that the appeal lacked merit and that the cases sighted are totally irrelevant to the matter brought before the court. Read also: Umahi’s sack: Elections…

The Akwa Ibom Nigeria Labour Congress has cleared the air that NLC could only invite candidates not aspirants of political parties to address and announce their programmes for workers in the state.  This came as the Vice Chairperson and Acting Secretary of NLC, Comrade Iboro  Ibara kicked against information by Comrade Sunny James after State Administrative Council (SAC) Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 about Mr. Umo Eno’s planned consultation today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 6 p.m.  Speaking with Straightnews publisher on Friday, April 1, Comrade James, State NLC Chairperson, said there was no cause for alarm since the union…

Singer Seun Kuti has upbraided Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for apathy to victims but showed much interest on money during Abuja-Kaduna train terrorists’ attack. Amaechi, who visited the scene of the attack, said early approval of a N3 billion security surveillance and rail track monitoring equipment could have prevented the attack on the Abuja –Kaduna bound railway track with about 398 passengers on board that took place on Monday. Kuti wrote “We don’t know how many people have died, we don’t know how many are injured or missing; we don’t know how many kidnapped. But we know it will cost…

The remains of Ezekiel Atang, Senior Pastor of God’s House of Refuge, Uyo were interred after funeral service on Thursday, March 31. The clergyman noted for Frank Talk to Singles passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 after a three-day programme of Wordspring Gospel and Worship Centre, Onitsha, Anambra State. Funeral rites for the man of God began on Wednesday, March 30 with a Service of Songs at the church auditorium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Read also: Governor Udom Condoles late Nigerian Pastor Atang’s family Lying-in-state was held on Thursday, March 31 at the church premises by 8 a.m. while a…