–-Gov releases N79m for school fees, uniforms, others– By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Federal Government Girls College, Monguno currently operating in Maiduguri on Thursday enrolled 800 out-of-school girls whose scholarship admissions were facilitated by The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. The 800 vulnerable girls were drawn from the...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded plans to organise a special world press conference to mark this year’s edition of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in line with its consumer centric regulatory approach. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, will address the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Borno State Government says it has disbursed over N684 million to petty traders and road hawkers along major highways within the state’s capital Maiduguri, especially Baga Road, Ahmadu Bello Way, Customs House Area, amongst others. The Government also disbursed N75 million to over 1948...
The government of Oyo State, on Thursday, confirmed the receipt of 127, 740 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA), Abuja. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the vaccines were...
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed Mr. Seyi Adeleye and Miss Ifedolapo Sadiat Ologburo as Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure and Special Assistant on Legal Matters respectively. The appointments of the duo were announced in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG)...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Kwara- The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has unveiled the new jerseys for the state’s owned Kwara United Football Club as part of the government’s efforts to promote the current leaders of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). At the event held at the Kwara State...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone “D” have arrested two suspects and seized contraband goods worth N70 million within six months. The Comptroller, FOU, which comprises of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Benue and Nassarawa States, Adesanmi Omiye, disclosed this at a...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Tiv professional women Initiative (TIPWIN), has expressed serious concern over the spate of killings across Benue State and the entire country. TIPWIN in a statement by its President, Mrs Grace Aondoakaa and the Secretary, Theresa Jagusa, particularly condemned the recent murder of the...
Nasarawa State High Court has adjourned till March 18 to hear the case involving the rape of a three-month-old baby. The case was adjourned on Thursday by the State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Aliyu after the counsel of the defendant was absent in court. “We appeared in court...
Vaccine not meant for 18 years below – Health Commissioner By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Hon. Umar Kadafur who is also the Chairman of the State’s Taskforce Force on Covid-19 alongside The Commissioner of Health, Prof. Isa Hussaini Marte, have officially launched the Covid-19...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja–The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disclosed that N41.06 billion matching grant in its coffers has remained un-accessed by the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as at 8 March, 2021. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, made this known during an oversight...
Students of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, on Thursday barricaded the Lafia-Jos Road for several hours, to protest the closure of the school’s registration portal by its management. However, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students were later chased away by a combined team of...
The Federal Government on Thursday advised capital market operators to consider retail investments, to enable ordinary citizens in the country to invest in the market. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed made the call at the 5th Budget Seminar webinar in Abuja. The seminar...
Kenyan police confirmed on Thursday they repulsed an attempt by al-Shabab militants to attack a security camp in Elram area, Mandera County, near the Somalia border. Rono Bunei, North Eastern regional police commander said militants had Tuesday night shot several times towards the local Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) camp...
The ECOWAS Court has ordered the Republic of Mali to pay 596.8 million CFA to Mr Hamma Hiya and Mrs Bintou Maiga, for violating their rights to property. The Communications Department of the ECOWAS Court made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja following the virtual judgment on...
Meghan Markle filed a formal complaint with British broadcaster ITV after a presenter criticised her claims against the royal family and later quit, it was reported Wednesday. Piers Morgan left his role as host of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday following a scathing attack on the Duchess of Sussex’s...
Nigerian government has called for increased regional collaboration for the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem in West Africa as a potential digital hub on the global ICT map. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications...
Chief Transformation Officer of HealthPlus Limited, Chidi Okoro Commissioning a new outlet on Tuesday in Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island Lagos
The National Assembly has been asked to fast tract the various anti-corruption bills in order to strengthen the capacity of the relevant institutions in the fight against graft. This was part of the resolution at the on-going 23rd anti-corruption Situation Room organised by Human and Environmental Development Agenda, (HEDA...