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Groundnut to boost Nigeria's IGR, says NGROPPMAN The National Groundnut Producers, Processors & Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGROPPMAN) has said it's products will boost the nation's Internally Generated Revenue in the country if given an adequate attention. Aimu Foni, president of NGROPPMAN during a stakeholders meeting held in Abuja yesterday said the Agricultural sector is one key area that can boost a nation's economy if conscious efforts are put in place. Aimu Foni while addressing stakeholders, decried over the low  attention given to Groundnut as a commodity and as well the poor distribution of Aflasafe by the Ministry of Agriculture which according to him poses a set back to the product. Speaking further, Aimu Foni disclose that the ban on Nigeria's Groundnut over the years has now been lifted, adding, that the products is now on Block chain and can now be exported to all parts of the world. He further appealed to the government and oth

Breaking: Supreme Court suspends sitting on Rivers Election Tribunal petition... As Awara Raises alarm over Mary Odili's involvement! See photos 

Jubilation as Etuwewe Conferred SAN It was a moment of celebration for the people of Niger Delta, especially the Itsekiri Nation and Omateye family of Bateren Community in Delta State as Ama Etuwewe was conferred  Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) alongside 38 others. The event which took place immediately after the 2019 Legal Year held in Abuja on Monday the 23rd of September, was greeted with lots of celebration as colleagues, clergies old friends and dignitaries from all works of life gathered at Sheraton Hotel in honour of the newly conferred SAN. Some of the dignitaries in attendance are; His Excellency, the former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduahagan  who also doubled as the Chairman of the Occasion, Sen. Victor Ita-Enang. Others includes; The Olu of Warri, Nigeria Barr Association (Delta State) and many other dignitaries too numerous to mention. GOODWILL MESSAGES Dr. Rolland Orisojafor one of the representatives of  "Olu of Warri"  described the

Breaking: CCTV captures movement of Serial Killer in Alakahia Finally, the management of one an Hotel in Alakahia axis where a young lady was strangled to death yesterday has released a CCTV photos of the suspect and the said victim. Welcome to Newspointersblog, for advert and news you can send an email to newspointersblog@gmail.com.

The African Action Congress gubernatorial candidate Biokpomabo Awara in the March 9th Governorship election,  has closed his case at the ongoing Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Biokpomabo  successfully presented 20 witnesses including himself during the tribunal proceedings. It was gathered that during his cross examination at the tribunal, he presented election results of 11 local government areas in Rivers State. He claimed that the results were the true certified copies for the governorship election in Rivers State. In continuing, the panel also fixed  another date for the second petitioner in the matter, African Action Congress AAC. Meanwhile, Emenike Ibete, lawyer to Biokpomabo Awara at the tribunal said they have proven their case to the best of their ability at the tribunal. DIKE UDENNA, the co-lawyer of Governor Nyesom Wike also speak more on the outcome at the tribunal. For his part, the lawyer to the Independent National Electoral Comm

All is now set to mark the 2019 "Igbo Day" celebration in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on the 29th of September. According to the chairman planning committee Mr. Kachi Ihieme, the theme of the event is "Promoting Culture of Peace for Socio-economic Development," and it is expected to kick start on the 22nd of September with an interdenominational church service. While the grandfinale will be held  at the Old Parade Ground Garki Abuja. Earlier, the president of the Ohnaeze Abuja chapter, Mr. Odozi Nwodozi noted that the event is open to all, stressing that dignitaries to attend will be well  protected. Responding to questions from journalists, Mr. Nwodozi frowned at what happened in Germany few days ago, where a guest was attack during an Igbo event. He assured all that such will not happen in the forth coming Igbo Day celebration.  In his own words " It is a taboo for a child to beat his father" "This year's Igbo Day is not an av

Here is the new salary structure! 1. Police Constable  (PC) II - N84,000 2. Police Constable (PC) I - N86,000 3. Sergeant Copral (SC) - N96,000 4. Sergeant Major (SM) - N119,000 5. Inspector Of Police (IP) II - N167,000 6. Inspector of police (IP) I - N254,000 7. Assistant Superintendent of police (ASP) II - N271,000 8. Assistant Superintendent of police(ASP)  I - N296,000 9. Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP) - N321,000 10. Superintendent of Police (SP) - N342,000 11. Chief Superintendent of police (CSP) - N419,000 12. Assistant Commissioner of police (ACP) - N483,000 13. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) - N531,000 14. Commissioner of police (CP) - N1.5million.

 Woman Filmed Flogging And Locking A Boy Inside A Dog Cage, What should we do to her? Dolapo Badmus, the Zone 2 Police Public Relations Officer has confirmed the arrest of the woman filmed flogging a boy and locking him in a dog cage. Confirming the arrest via her Instagram, Dolapo Badmus thanked everyone that cooperated with the police in getting to the root of the matter. She wrote; "Last week we got a report of a lady that beat a young lad and threw him into dungeon of dogs! As I got the information through @funkejenifaakindele and @do2dtun, the domestic violence response police team of Lagos State command was activated! The team went into action and the lady was consequently arrested,. The video is that of the cage where the lady threw the boy after that merciless beating! The suspect is in custody and will be charged to court....The boy (an orphan) has been rescued and kept in a shelter with Lagos state government! I appreciate everyone that cooperated with the

Nigeria Army vs Police in a dirty fight after deadly clash in Taraba A clash between Nigeria's Army and Nigeria Police Force which has led to the death of many during an open gun battle at Taraba state is still in controversy. According to the press releases from both commands indicates that the two security agencies seems not to be in agreement. As first, the NPF made a statement accusing the operation of the Army at Taraba. "PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Army Headquarters has been drawn to the Press Release by DCP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/68       Date: 7th August, 2019 on the  unfortunate incident that occurred on the 6th of August 2019 in which troops of 93 Battalion  Nigerian Army Takum pursued and exchanged fire with some suspected Kidnappers who  indeed turned out to be an Intelligence Response Team from the Police Force Headquarters Abuja on a covert assignment from Abuja r

NDDC Boss: We have Treated Over 1.2m Patients in the Niger Delta The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Prof Nelson Brambaifa has declared that the Agency will not spare any efforts in intervening in the area of healthcare delivery. The NDDC boss stated this when he spoke today at the 2019 conference of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Rivers state branch. In his words, "our vision of a wealthier Niger Delta is intrinsically tied to our efforts to promote a healthier region. During the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in some states in the region, we intervened promptly. Our people must be healthy to enjoy the development we bring". The NDDC boss disclosed that on assumption of office at the NDDC, the Management team took a decision to revive the popular and beneficial free healthcare programme. According to him, all is now set to resume free medical treatment in the creeks and communities of the Niger Delta. Prof Brambaifa revealed that over 1.2million docu

Revealed! Full details of how Ewuru died in a popular Hotel at D/Line ~ newspointersblog Reactions has continued to trail over the demise of one Moureen Ewuru who was found dead in a popular hotel whose name was  withheld for some obvious reasons. Though the name of the popular location is in D/Line, and it is situated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was  gathered that the incident  may have occurred around some 40hrs ago, but was however brought to the public in the early hours of yesterday Thursday 1/8/2019. According to the Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers State, Omoni Nnamdi,  confirmed the incident noting that the Command has seen a trace of the perpetrator(s). While we wait for the outcome of the investigation, the management team of Newspointersblog is asking WHO/WHAT MIGHT HAVE LED TO THE KILLING OF EWURU? If you have any useful information Please send a mail to newspointersblog@gmail.com.

Here is a Press Statement from Atiku's camp. "Threats to Atiku: Buhari, APC Jittery Over Collapsing Defence At Appeal Court- PDP …Cautions Against Any Plot To Frame Atiku The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has noted the statement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) 'warning' the people’s candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, against making comments on the state of the nation and that his patriotic reactions to pressing national issues amount to a felony. The PDP emphatically states that Atiku Abubakar's comments on national issues have been patriotic and within his constitutional right of freedom of speech, not only as a citizen of this Federal Republic, but also a former Vice President, as well as a leader and Presidential candidate of the PDP, the party that commands the followership and solidarity of overwhelming majority of Nigerians. As a responsible political party, we boldly state that none of the statements ma

11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby Written by Adda Bjarnadottir, Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for babies. It has the right amount of nutrients, is easily digested and readily available. However, the rate of breastfeeding is as low as 30% in some groups of women ( 1 Trusted Source ,  2 Trusted Source ). While some women are unable to breastfeed, others simply choose not to. Yet studies show breastfeeding has major health benefits, for both the mother and her baby. Here are 11 science-based benefits of breastfeeding. Benefits 1–5 are for babies, but 6–11 are for mothers. 1. Breast Milk Provides Ideal Nutrition for Babies Most health authorities recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months. Continued breastfeeding is then recommended for at least one year, as different foods are introduced into the baby's diet ( 3 Trusted Source ). Breast milk contains everything the baby needs for the first six mo