By Sidi Abubakar (Yobe State Correspondent, in Damaturu)

In a moment of immense pride for Yobe State, Saidu Abdulrahaman, a Guinness World Record holder, presented his prestigious certificate to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON at the Government House, Damaturu.

By Sidi Abubakar (Yobe State Correspondent, in Damaturu)

The Association of Regions (Governor's Forum) in Morocco has made special request for Yobe state government to participate and showcase its sesame seeds and Gum Arabic in the forthcoming international trade fair in Mekenes, Morocco.

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo State Correspondent, in Benin City)

The Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, reiterated the importance of unity and its benefits when she met with representatives of the Afemai Women in Politics at the Government House in Benin City.

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

Following recent news reports that one of the country’s leading breweries has obtained a licence for captive electricity plants in three cities where it has production operations, three Nigerian engineering consultants have publicly advised the Nigerian Breweries Plc against building such a plant in Aba, Abia State.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigerians will require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

There is a popular adage, which says, ‘Charity begins from home’.

This statement sat appropriately with the new policy unveiled at the weekend by the Management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), directing all Development Institutes of the Agency to henceforth patronize themselves first, to ensure collaboration and to enhance the drive toward full commercialization of products and technologies from the Agency.

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state has expressed disappointment over composition of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) list, pointing out that it clearly shows that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) have little or no knowledge of the relevant laws that guides selection of membership of such electoral body.

By Boma Benson (Energy Correspondent)

An Abuja-based engineer and electricity consultant, Dike Ejike, has recommended the Geometric Power Model of electricity development to tackle such issues as constant national grid collapse.

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo State Correspondent, in Benin City)

To boost food security and agricultural growth, while simultaneously empowering women, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, stressed the need for women's inclusion in agricultural programmes.

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo State Correspondent, in Benin City)

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised that his administration will continue to work with the Federal Government to develop the State and make it the envy of all.

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo State Correspondent, in Benin City)

The Republic of South Africa has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Edo State Government in the area of infrastructural development.

Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was excited to receive the South African delegation in Benin City, said the former Apartheid enclave and Nigeria have many things in common, especially Edo State.

He noted that Edo State joined South Africa in its fight against the Apartheid regime.

“Edo State and South Africa have a lot in common as everything affecting South Africa, we see it as a common interest to us.

“South Africa and Nigeria have many things in common, especially Edo State. Edo State joined South Africa to fight for the end of Apartheid.

“In business, collaboration is possible because if we do things in common. Our doors are open, and we are ready to collaborate with you and ensure the collaboration yields positive results that will develop the State. We are set for investments, development, and growth,” Governor Okpebholo said.

South African Ambassador, Dr. Bobby Moroe, who was accompanied by other top diplomats, said the infrastructural potentials of Edo State attracted his country to collaborate with the State.

He said: “My team is happy to be in Benin City, Edo State, and we appreciate your administration for the warm reception. We are here to collaborate with your administration.

“We are here to revive the collaboration we established about three years ago. We have visited various agencies in your government to seek partnership and collaboration between Edo State and Gauteng Province in South Africa. Gauteng is the economic hub of South Africa.

“Gauteng is like Lagos in Nigeria in terms of population and economy. We have chosen Edo State because of the great potential it possesses. The infrastructural development potentials attracted us to Edo State.

“We have an insatiable appetite to work with the Edo State Government. We waited until the election was over, and now we are here to collaborate. We are making fresh commitments as we collaborate with you.

“We are focusing on deliverables as we meet with various Permanent Secretaries across various ministries. We have a number of projects to be focused on.” NNL.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Friday received a delegation from the Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), led by their new Managing Director, Mr. Jin Lee.