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Plateau Police warn against illegal drone operations

Plateau Police warn against illegal drone operations

By Golok Nanmwa JOS-  The Plateau State Police Command has warned individuals and corporate organisations against operating drones without the necessary approvals, saying offenders risk arrest, confiscation of their equipment and prosecution. The Command said the warning became necessary to enhance security, protect critical infrastructure and ensure proper regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs, popularly […]
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UNIBEN gets new Acting Registrar

UNIBEN gets new Acting Registrar

Management of the University of Benin has appointed a new Acting Registrar, who will serve as Secretary to the Governing Council and Senate. She is Chief Rosalyn Anamy Egborge, a Deputy Registrar and Secretary to the College of Medical Sciences.

Jigawa police investigates ex-Commissioner over alleged ritual killing

Jigawa police investigates ex-Commissioner over alleged ritual killing

By Aliyu Dangida Dutse -  Jigawa State Police Command has begun thorough investigation of an ex-Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Umar Abba Kukuma, for his alleged involvement in the ritual killing of two children in Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area of the state which occurred last week. Speaking to newsmen in his office, […]

Group decries crisis in Benue PDP

Group decries crisis in Benue PDP

By Peter Duru MAKURDI — A group under the aegis of Benue Democratic Watch (BDW) has decried the crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in parts of Benue State, describing the situation as unhealthy to the norms and principle of democracy. It condemned in totality the purported withdrawal of the mandate of some seven […]

Iri Ji festival: Imo gives condition for participation

Iri Ji festival: Imo gives condition for participation

Owerri – As various communities in Imo celebrate the 2009 ‘Iri Ji’ festival, the state government has said that it would identify with only those celebrating the indigenous variety of yam. Chief Longers Anyanwu, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, disclosed the government’s position in Owerri at the weekend, while  speaking with newsmen. […]

50 graduates benefit from  Imo N30micro-credit scheme

50 graduates benefit from Imo N30micro-credit scheme

Owerri – At least, 50graduates of tertiary institutions in Imo are benefiting from the N30 million agro micro-credit scheme of the state’s Acharaubo Graduate Youth Farm Project. Chief Longers Anyanwu, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Imo, disclosed this on Sunday in Owerri, in an interview with newmen. He said that beneficiaries would each […]