Our decision on zoning will be product of wide consultation … – PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it is yet to adopt a position on zoning ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections. The party also noted that it has not taken any decision on any of the recommendations proposed by the Senator Bala Mohammed-led PDP Committee on the Review of the 2019 […]
Teenager dies in open water in Kano
A 12 -year-old boy, Yusuf Badamasi, has been confirmed dead in open water at Kureken Sani, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Alhaji Saminu Yusuf, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service. “We received a distress call from inspector Isyaku […]
APC vows to remain in power for next 26 years, registers 36 million members
ABUJA: The Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC said it is putting in place mechanisms that will assist the party retain power at the centre for at least the next 26 years.
Right migration policies, partnerships can bring positive economic devt,says Farouq
ABUJA–MINISTER of Humanity Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,Sadiya Umar Farouq,has observed that right migration policies and partnerships can bring positive economic development to both destination and origin countries as well as migrants themselves.
Gombe State Government says social investment will address out of school children from poverty
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya who is desirous of addressing the infrastructural deficiency and out-of- school children, a challenge that is not peculiar to Gombe but entire North, has decided to tackle it headlong. Speaking in Gombe when the Special Adviser on Social Investment to Mr President, Hajira Maryam […]
Steer clear of Cross River’s politics, Southern Senatorial Group tells Wike
A political organsiation in Cross River State known as Southern Senatorial Group has come hard on Governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers State, warning him to steer clear of Cross River State affairs “as his meddlesomeness is a distraction that is not welcomed by the people of the state”.
It’s abnormal to produce Nigerian passports abroad, Reps tell NIS
The House of Representatives has said that it was abnormal to produce Nigerian passports outside the country in view of its security features.
Gov Ortom’s attack: Military deploy troops to Tyo-Mu forests
…five empty shells of bullets recovered from scene ….no arrests made so far By Peter Duru, Makurdi The joint military security outfit in Benue state, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS has deployed troops to Tyo-Mu community to intensify patrol and surveillance of the general area where Governor Samuel Ortom was last Saturday attack by suspected armed […]
34th Convocation: UNICAL to honour Innoson, Ibitoye, as 22 bag first class
By Ike Uchechukwu The Vice-Chancellor University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi has revealed that 22 graduands of the institution bagged first-class honours in their various fields of study out of the 4,955 graduands convocating on March 27, 2021. Prof Obi made the revelation while briefing newsmen on Tuesday on the activities of the Institution’s 34th […]
Senate moves to recover N16trn AMCON loans
The Senate, Tuesday, considered a critical bill seeking to empower the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in the aspect of assets recovery, as well as strengthen it against economic sabotage by debtors with unpaid loans to the tune of about N16 trillion naira. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Amendment Bill 2021, […]
Protest: Oyo legislative workers shut Assembly indefinitely
By Adeola Badru Human and vehicular movements were disrupted, as legislative workers under the auspices of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Oyo State Chapter, on Tuesday, shut all the entrance gates of the state House of Assembly complex in compliance with the directive of the National leadership of the association. The protest signalled the […]
Parliamentary staff shut Ogun Assembly over non implementation of financial autonomy
By James Ogunnaike Plenary and other legislative activities were grounded on Tuesday at the Ogun State House of Assembly as State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) joined other 35 states of the federation on an indefinite strike. It was gathered that the strike was as a result of the refusal of […]
400 illegal migrants test COVID-19 positive in Thailand
No fewer than 400 illegal migrants tested COVID-19 positive and have been transferred to a field hospital in Bangkok on Tuesday. The migrants, who tested positive were detained in their cells in Bang Khen district before being transferred to the field hospital at the Royal Thai Police sports club, the Bangkok Post reports. The stadium […]
NAFDAC tasks health workers on exclusive breast feeding skills
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged health workers to provide skills to mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. Mr Apollos Kassem, a senior regulatory officer with NAFDAC, gave the advice during a lecture on the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Workers in Implementing and Monitoring Breast Milk Substitutes Code, on Tuesday in Kaduna. Kassem […]
European American University honours Prince Williams-Joel with doctorate
European American University (EAU) has awarded cerebra lawyer, Prince Onwenieke Williams-Joel Esq with an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his contributions to real estate development and corporate leadership in the legal industry across Africa.
One killed as cultists go on rampage in Delta community
By Ochuko Akuopha – Ughelli One person has been reportedly shot dead and one other inflicted with bullet wounds at Ekakpamre community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, following a violent clash between members of rival cult groups. The clash, which began Monday night, continued Tuesday, causing pandemonium in the agrarian community. Sources said […]
