CCT Scheme: FG announces N25,000 grant to vulnerable pensioners
The Federal Government has announced a special grant of N25,000 each under its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Scheme to vulnerable pensioners in the country.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Japan’s outlying islands
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Japan’s eastern outlying islands on Thursday morning, triggering tsunami warnings.
UNICEF plans transition of 5,450 girls to JSS in Katsina
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it is planning to ensure that no fewer than 5,450 female children transition from primary to Junior Secondary School in Katsina State.
Zamfara Gov visits FUDUS, assures safe rescue of abducted students
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has said that the government was doing everything possible to rescue the abducted students of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS).
FG to support local manufacturers with N75bn
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government will support local manufacturers with N75 billion by March 2024 to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
World Teachers’ Day: NTI introduces one-year mandatory Teacher Intern programme – DG
Prof. Musa Maitafsir, the Director General of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI)Kaduna, says it plans to introduce a mandatory one-year Teacher Internship Programme by January 2024.
After 10 days in captivity abducted Benue Commissioner regains freedom
After 10 days in captivity, the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo has regained his freedom.
Nigeria deepens bilateral relations with EU on security cooperation
The Federal Government said it was ready to deepen bilateral relations with the European Union (EU), on security cooperation.
Troops arrest suspects who kidnapped seven UniJos students, others
Troops of Operation Safe Haven, OpSH on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV have arrested 91 criminal suspects and recovered arms and ammunition in some communities in Plateau State as well as the Southern part of Kaduna State.
Beating the Blues with Drums: Kayode Bamgbose to lead cultural wellness event for World Mental Health Day 2023 in Lagos
By Emmanuel Daraloye As the world prepares to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2023, Lagos is set to host a powerful cultural wellness event that brings together rhythm, mindfulness, and healing. Titled Drums for the Mind, the event will be led by renowned percussionist and cultural wellness advocate Kayode Bamgbose at the iconic Freedom Park […]
No ransom paid for release of Benue kidnapped commissioner – Alia
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue said no ransom or any monetary exchanges were involved in securing the release of his Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo.
Tinubu directs reservation of 10% humanitarian interventions to Older Persons – Edu
Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, says President Bola Tinubu has directed her ministry to reserve 10 per cent of social safety net intervention for older persons.
Boat Mishap: 8 bodies recovered in Kebbi
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, says that the state government will set up a task force to sanitize water transportation as eight dead bodies have been recovered after a recent boat mishap in the state.
Police arrest 2 over romance scam in Abuja
The Police at Force headquarters said on Wednesday night that its operatives of the National Cybercrime Centre have arrested two notorious suspects involved in Romance Scams, Identity theft and Criminal Conspiracy perpetrated through the cyberspace
Kidnap Benue commissioner regains freedom – Police
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo, who was abducted at his residence in Zaki-Biam on Sept. 24.
UK Govt offers Chevening scholarship to PWDs in Nigeria
The British High Commission in Nigeria has offered the prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to some Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs).
