Ortom decries vandalism of school by cultists in Markurdi
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has described the vandalism of facilities at St. Catherine Primary School, Makurdi by cultists as needless and barbaric. Ortom made […]
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Contributory Health Scheme: KADCHMA trains 200 enumerators for enrolment of vulnerable people
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)has commenced training of 200 enumerators for the enrolment of vulnerable people into the State Contributory Health Scheme. […]
CSOs advise Kaduna State govt. against unrealistic budgeting
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kaduna State have advised the state government against unrealistic budgeting for 2022. The CSOs gave the advice in a […]
DRTS plans installation of cameras to detect offenders
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) says plans are ongoing to install traffic and street light cameras within the city […]
FG extends special public works programme of 774,000 jobs
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has extended the Special Public Works Programme of 774,000 jobs for Nigerians. This was part of the resolutions reached […]
Lafia Specialist Hospital resumes residency training
The Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia (DASH) has resumed its Residency Training Programme five months after it was suspended . The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Army clarifies COAS service record
The Nigerian Army has clarified that the new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya’s service record started on Sept. 22, 1990 when he was […]
Open letter to the most senior Biafran in Buhari’s government
By Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah Dear Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Jideofor Onyeama, We chose to write you instead of President Muhammadu […]
Farouq calls for increased collaboration with media, humanitarian actors
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has called for increased collaboration between the ministry, humanitarian actors […]
Constitution Review: Tambuwal canvasses restructuring of Nigeria
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called for restructuring in the ongoing review of the constitutional by the National Assembly as a way out […]
127,754 urban poor to get FG COVID-19 cash transfer in Kaduna
No fewer than 227,754 urban poor will benefit from Federal Government Expanded Cash Transfer Programme in Kaduna State, the Coordinator, Mrs Nina Dawong, has said. […]
Kaduna traditional ruler’s scribe, wife, daughter-in-law killed
The Kaduna State Police Command and the Defence Headquarters outfit Operation Safe Haven, have reported to the Kaduna State Government the killing of three citizens […]
Insecurity: Reps urge FG to suspend 2021 population , housing census
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to immediately suspend the proposed 2021 population and housing census to be conducted by the National […]
FG approves intervention funds for FRSC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved intervention funds for the renewal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) fleets and formations damaged during the 2020 #EndSARS […]
NIN: Agency supports enrollment of 2.1m poor, vulnerable in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Residents Registration Agency (KADSRRA) says it is supporting the enrollment of 2.1 million poor and vulnerable captured in the State Social Register […]
FCTA issues 7-day ultimatum to banks to vacate Maitama
The FCT Administration has issued a seven-day ultimatum to banks and other business organiations operating in Maitama area, Abuja to vacate and relocate to the […]
The Media and Framing: Wakili is Fulani warlord but Igboho an Activist? By Fredrick Nwabufo
The media possesses near-celestial powers. It calls into existence what must be and what must not be. It can actuate change and mobilise consciences to […]
NASS intends to pass Petroleum Industry Bill in April — Rep. Mongunu
Rep. Mohammed Mongunu, the Chairman of House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Petroleum, has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), is expected […]
Army disown video clip on security operations in Imo
The Nigerian Army has disowned a social media video clip concerning its ongoing internal security in Orlu, Imo. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Public […]
Orlu: Army dismisses ‘video’ as calculated smear campaign
The Nigerian Army has debunked the content of a video being circulated on social media about its operation in Orlu, Imo State. A […]
Buhari given 7 days to release names of companies flaring gas in Nigeria
Mohammadu Buhari has been asked to release details of companies flaring gas in Nigeria. The President, who doubles as the Petroleum Minister, was asked to […]
‘Contest of all against all’: Beyond the blame game of insecurity in Nigeria
By Ismail Misbahu “Absence of fear” is a phrase with only three capturing words used by Dr. Siddique Abubakar (of the Center of Democratic Development […]
We’ve nothing to hide, our books will always be open – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of full implementation of the 2021 budget, with all transparency and openness in meeting the targets, […]
Hours after naming new Service Chiefs, Troops, MNJTF invade 4 Boko Haram strongholds
The Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have invaded four Boko Haram strongholds in North-East. The accomplishment was revealed few […]
Boko Haram: Troops eliminate 5, capture arms, ammunition in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango have eliminated 5 Boko Haram terrorists and captured arms and ammunition in Borno State. The Acting Director, […]