By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Fom Dalyop Chollom, has called for stricter enforcement of safety standards in mining communities following the death of seven miners in a pit collapse in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Chollom, in […]

OSOGBO — The 2023 presidential candidate of the Accord, Christopher Imumolen, has declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Imumolen, who described himself as the national chairman of a faction of the Accord, announced his position on Thursday at the […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging stakeholders to translate the agreement into increased exports, foreign exchange earnings and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and the oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Indigenes of Umuawafor, Umuokereke and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Aro-Ngwa Autonomous Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to the state government to stop further acquisition of their land for development projects. The community made the appeal during a protest against reports that the state government […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at a healthcare facility in Gboko and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the incident. The baby was reportedly recovered from the custody of the alleged principal suspect and subsequently reunited with the mother. The State […]

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to implement outstanding agreements with the union or face industrial action. The branch Chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, disclosed this on Thursday following a resolution of the union’s congress. […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged youths in the state to take advantage of opportunities provided by his administration, acquire relevant skills and shun social vices to enable them contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country. Alia made the call on Thursday in Makurdi […]

Moving to the UK from African countries does not automatically mean you can claim Child Benefit. Applicants generally need to meet eligibility requirements, including living in the UK as their main home and having the right to reside.

…urges adherence to building codes for heavy infrastructure By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has allayed fears over the recent earth tremor in Abuja, saying Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Olusegun Ige, stated this on Thursday at a press conference at the NGSA headquarters […]