FCC chair pledges reforms, moves against job racketeering
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has pledged to pursue institutional reforms and move decisively against job racketeering, as part of efforts to restore fairness and equity in the implementation of the Federal Character principle. Omidiran stated this on Thursday in Abuja during […]
Post-AFCON: Real reform needed to reposition our football
Successes at sporting competitions are not fortuitous, but products of deliberate planning, sustained investment and shared vision. This manifested at the just concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Morocco which played and lost the final match against Senegal. The achievements of both countries are rooted in years of youth development and massive investment […]
Sokoto: EU, UN step up support to tackle poverty, health, education gaps
The European Union, EU, working alongside United Nations agencies and international development partners, yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to helping Sokoto State tackle poverty and close critical gaps in health, education, and social protection for women, children, and vulnerable families.
Dengue claims one life as Sokoto emerges epicentre, NCDC raises alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Thursday raised the alarm over increasing cases of dengue fever with one fatality recorded in Sokoto.
N-HYPPADEC constructs 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable Nasarawa communities
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has commenced the construction of no fewer than 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable communities across 10 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State.
NSCDC Nasarawa strengthens collaboration with INEC on electoral security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance the security of electoral materials and ensure the maintenance of peace before, during and after elections in the state
