Katsina Market Fire: We received N170m donation so far, says Gov. Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state has said that the sum of N170 million had so far been collected from philanthropists and other well meaning Nigerians, as donations to victims of the recent fire incident at the Katsina Central Market. Masari disclosed this when he received the Katsina Elders Forum led by its Chairman, Maj-Gen. […]
Eight killed, 4 injured in attacks across Kaduna communities
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Eight people have been killed, and four injured by armed bandits in separate attacks dotted across Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna state. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said these were outlined in reports made by security agencies to the Kaduna State Government. He […]
Osun Dep. Gov.’s urges NASS to enact laws to protect widows
Wife of Osun Deputy Governor, Mrs Oyefunke Alabi, has appealed to the National Assembly to make laws that will criminalise intimidation and victimisation of widows in Nigeria. Alabi, who made the call during a get-together and presentation of gifts to widows on Wednesday in Ikire, Irewole Local Government area of the state, said the more the widows […]
Uniben dissolves SUG, suspends union leaders
The authorities of University of Benin, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of members of the three arms of Students’ Union Government in the institution.
N544m Grass-cutting fraud: EFCC presents third witness against Babachir Lawal
Witness narrates how she received a request to examine an iPhone 7 By Fortune Eromosele – Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has presented a third prosecution witness against the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal in an alleged N544 million Grass-cutting fraud. The trial continued on Wednesday before […]
4,800 receive COVID-19 vaccine jabs in Benue state
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Over 4,800 person have so far received the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in Benue State. The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ngunan Addingi made this known yesterday at the end of the weekly State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Samuel Ortom in Makurdi. ALSO READ: Babangida’s […]
