Senator distributes 120 water pumping machines to farmers in Katsina
NAN-H-2 Distribution Daura (Katsina) Jan. 29, 2018 (NAN) Sen. Mustafa Bukar (APC-Katsina North) has commenced the distribution of 120 water pumping machines across his…
Month: January 2018
First Bank says transformation for excellent service reason for awards in 2017
NAN-HE-1 Awards By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 29, 2018 (NAN) First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) has attributed its achievements including many awards in…
On Grammys red carpet, white roses are the motif, women's equality the message
American Singer Miley Cyrus NAN-ELS-4 Roses Los Angeles, Jan. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Even the most outrageous outfits of feathers, sequins or lace included a…
13,000 UN employees in Gaza protest amid Trump funding freeze
NAN-F-19 Protest Gaza City, Jan. 29, 2018 (dpa/NAN)Official says 13,000 employees of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…
Grammys: Shakira makes history, wins Best Latin Pop Album twice
Latino Pop Singer Shakira NAN-ELS-3 Shakira Anita Eboigbe Abuja, Jan.29, 2018 (NAN) Pop singer, Shakira marked an historical feat at the Grammys on Sunday,…
Committee confiscates 14 sacks of adulterated Sesame in Jigawa
Committee confiscates 14 sacks of adulterated Sesame in Jigawa NAN-AE-2 Sesame By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Dutse, Jan. 29, 2018 (NAN) The Jigawa State Consumer…
South Sudan rebel group releases 15 prisoners to Red Cross
NAN-F-10 Soldiers Juba, Jan. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) A South Sudanese rebel group said on Monday it had released 15 soldiers it had been holding…
Research Institutes’ strike affects Nation’s agric. sector –experts
NAN-AE-1 Strike By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ibadan, Jan.29, 2018 (NAN) The Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Dr Babajide Adelekan says strikes in agricultural research…
South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo wins 5th Grammy
NAN-ELS-2 Award Anita Eboigbe Abuja, Jan.29, 2018 (NAN) South African music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won their fifth Grammy award on Sunday at…
Bruno Mars sweeps top Grammy prizes
NAN-ELS-1 Grammy New York, Jan. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) R&B artist Bruno Mars won the top prize at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in another…