From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Disturbed by the frequent attacks on Zamfara state communities by bandits, thousands of Muslim faith across the state have converged at Gusau Eid praying ground for special prayers,…
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Palliatives: Senator Yari facilitates low prices of foods stuffs in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The recently drops of prices of food stuffs in Zamfara State has been attributed to the distribution of palliatives by former Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz…
NDLEA graduates 2,500 cadets
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has graduated 2,500 anti-narcotic officers trained to assist in the fight against illicit drugs in Nigeria. The officers passed out after completing the Junior Officer…
NNPC Ltd appoints new spokesperson
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has appointed Mr Olufemi Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. The NNPC Ltd management said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja Soneye…
Civil Group Tasks NAHCON Boss On Efficient Hajj Policy
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), on Thursday called on the newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Jalal Arabi.to roll out Hajj…
Governor Buni takes fight against kidney disease to London
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has taken the fight against kidney disease to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In a meeting with…
We have secured 631 convictions, rescued 22,000 victims – NAPTIP boss
Mrs Fatima Waziri, Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says the agency has secured 631 convictions since its establishment. Waziri, made this known while speaking…
Tinubu celebrates former head of state, Gen. Gowon, at 89
President Bola Tinubu, on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, has celebrated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), on his 89th birthday anniversary. In a statement released by…
Betta Edu New Media Centre: Nigerians support vision for national development
The Betta Edu New Media Centre is proud to announce its establishment as a group of enthusiastic and dedicated Nigerians who share a common goal: supporting the laudable mission and vision of…
Tinubu halts take-off of 37 new universities approved by Buhari — Minister
The Federal Government has said that operations of the newly approved universities by the past administration would be delayed. The Minister of Education Tahir Mamman disclosed this after a meeting with President…
I’m disappointed with your absenteeism, Gov Namadi tells LG chairmen
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to fight against absenteeism in civil service, the Jigawa state Governor, Malam Umar Namadi paid an unscheduled visit to some local government Secretariat and…
BENMC appoints Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu as Zonal Director Media/Publicity for North West Region
In a significant development, the National Directorate of the Betta Edu New Media Centre (BENMC) has officially announced the appointment of Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu as the Zonal Director for Media and Publicity…
Ashiru replaces Umahi as Senate Deputy Leader
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced during plenary on Wednesday that Senator Lola Ashiru is now the new Deputy Leader of the Senate. Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress Who represents Kwara…
Gombe Governor hails Tinubu over appointment of Jalal Arabi as NAHCON Chairman
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON, is elated over the appointment of an illustrious son of Gombe, Alhaji Jalal Arabi by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman and Chief Executive…
Daughter of lawmaker strangled to death in Maiduguri
A daughter of Hon. Bukar Abacha, a Member of the Borno State House of Assembly representing Ngala, was on Tuesday strangled to death by an unknown individual near Gidan Dembe in Maiduguri….
Jos: OP SAFE HAVEN Commander warns against harboring criminals, inaugurates Peace Implementation C’ttee
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General AE Abubakar, has warned residents on the Plateau against harboring criminals…
Jigawa governor congratulates new ICPC chair, says appointment well deserved
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has conveyed his congratulations to Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, on his recent appointment as the Chairman…
Justice & Fairness: Declare Gov Sule winner, Hon. Sharubutu urges Appeal Court
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A community leader and Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Hon. Basiru Sharubutu Abubakar, has called on the Appeal Court to declare Governor…
Assembly LGA Committee warns traditional rulers, officials against sheltering criminals
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Bauchi The Bauchi State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has expressed concern over absenteeism and abscondment from duty by local government workers across the…
SEEDAN embarks on campaign on seeds importance to agric development
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Seeds Entrepreneurs and Development Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN) is to embark on a massive campaign on the importance of seeds to the development of Agriculture in Nigeria. The…
Sightsavers conduct free eye check for journalists in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos An Opthalmologists have stressed the need for people to regularly check their eyes to ensure they are in good shape. This was disclosed by the the senior programe…
KEDCO staff shutdown headquarter over unpaid pension benefits
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has shut down the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) over unpaid pension benefits. The union’s Northwest Chairman, Comrade Ado Riruwai, said that the action was…
Kano to commence screening of over 5,000 BESDA teachers
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the immediate screening of over 5,000 voluntary teachers under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) program in…
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 26.72%, highest in 17 years
Nigeria’s inflation rate has climbed to 26.72 per cent, marking a 0.92 per cent increase from the previous month’s 25.80 per cent. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this on Monday via…
Katsina Governor pledges to join fight against bandits
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has pledged to join security operatives in the fight against bandits terrorizing the state, saying he is willing to sacrifice his life to end the menace….