Over 1000 students from the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State have benefitted from scholarship grants facilitated by the federal lawmaker representing Doma, Keana, and Awe Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba. Speaking at the ceremony which held on Saturday, at De First Crown Hotel Lafia, the Federal...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia
To effectively curb the transmission of rabies in Nigeria, at least 70% of the country’s dog population must be vaccinated, the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Livestock Management Services (LMS), Dr. Bala Muhammed, has said. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to resume the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service next week, following weeks of suspension due to a track incident. In a statement issued on Saturday from Lagos, the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed the development, citing the completion of...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced an indefinite extension of the deadline for the submission of nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of its upcoming national convention. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by Debo Ologunagba, Secretary of the Publicity Sub-Committee of the National Convention...
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service who were kidnapped in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, and shared...
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, commissioned 874 cadets into the Nigerian Armed Forces during a ceremony at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President officiated the commissioning of cadets from multiple courses, including the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course 48 (Army),...
On behalf of the officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has warmly welcomed the 275 newly commissioned officers from the Nigerian Defence Academy into the Air Force family. A statement issued by...
The world will not be in a hurry to forget Donald Trump’s address last Thursday to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. While UNGA addresses have become something of an annual ritual among world leaders, the occasional brilliant speech and touching rhetoric can sometimes touch the...
By KINGSLEY OYONG AKAM, Lancaster, UK For decades, a career in Nigeria’s public service was considered a guaranteed path to security in old age. Teachers, security personnel, nurses, clerks, and administrators dedicated their lives to the nation, believing that retirement would bring rest, dignity, and financial stability. Today, however,...
Amidst the continued rise of Bitcoin and the renewed enthusiasm for global crypto investment, cloud mining is becoming a preferred method for investors to generate passive income. Among numerous platforms, Pioneer Hash once again stood out, earning the title of “2025 Best Return on Investment Platform,” firmly maintaining its...
Manchester United endured a painful 3-1 loss to Brentford on Saturday, increasing the pressure on struggling manager Ruben Amorim after Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty. Amorim’s team suffered from a shaky defensive display as Thiago struck twice within the first 20 minutes, capitalizing on United’s disorganized backline. Manchester...
— “ _Borno Homegrown Model”_ is proving to be a powerful tool in weakening Boko Haram’s influence and curbing violent extremism in the state, according to Retired Brigadier-General Abdullahi Ishaq, Special Adviser on Security to Governor Babagana Zulum. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Summit on Preventing and...
Cross River State Police Command has verified the abduction of 17 passengers by sea pirates along the Calabar Waterways. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Igri Ewa, confirmed the incident on Saturday in Calabar, revealing that the attack occurred on Thursday. He assured that the police had...
Lagos State Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected a purported state congress allegedly held on Saturday by a faction within the party, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to party unity. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the State PDP Chairman, Mr. Philip...
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has ordered an immediate halt to crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, escalating a labour dispute that has been brewing between the union and the refinery’s management. In a directive issued on Friday, PENGASSAN’s General...
A tragic mining accident has rocked Zamfara State, as a pit collapse at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area is feared to have claimed numerous lives. The collapse occurred on Thursday while a group of artisanal miners was working deep underground. Community sources revealed to Channels...
The body of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, was received in Benin City on Saturday, drawing an emotional gathering of dignitaries, security officials, and grieving family members. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigerian Air Force aircraft NAF 031, carrying the late police...
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Solomon Arase, describing him as one of the most exemplary officers in the history of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Speaking on Saturday at a solemn Guard of Honour Parade held at the NPF Hangar, Nnamdi...
By: SIMBIAT BAKARE – When Temitope Afolabi realised her husband could get imprisoned due to a N48 million debt he incurred from a bad business deal, she resolved to become a surrogate to earn money to save him. She had initially considered selling one of her kidneys, but unable...