By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has declared three work free days to enable the Benue people celebrate Easter. This is in recognition of the significance of the Easter to the Christian community in Benue State. A statement from the office of the Secretary...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A group under the auspices of One Benue has called for unity, progress and peace of the Benue people and shun all tendencies capable of dividing them Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the convener of the One Benue,...
Nicholas Asonsere, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, representing Ikpoba Okha Constituency in the Edo House of Assembly, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Asonsere’s defection brings the APC’s strength in the Assembly to 15 members against PDP’s nine. He was presented with the party’s symbolic...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that World Bank is funding 8 projects in the state, totaling over $885 million, which include the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, with $80 million in credit. The governor made it known when...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – President and Chairman of Council, of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has maintained that spokespersons play important roles because they shape public perception and ensure the timely delivery of the right messages to the appropriate audiences. He explained that...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said the evil perpetrated by the attackers and sponsors of the recent mayhem in the state will not go unpunished. In a Statewide Broadcast on the recent security incidents in the state, the governor said:” As your governor, I stand resolved, Plateau shall...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing in all parts of the state following the spate of attacks and killings in some communities. Mutfwang issued the ban in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos over the prevailing security challenge in the state. The News Agency of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has raised an alarm over the circulation of fraudulent, misleading, and criminal messages, targeting candidates registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Wednesday, said...
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 24.23 per cent in March 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for March 2025, which was released in Abuja. According to the report, the headline inflation showed...
Concerned Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed displeasure over the moral and cultural decline associated with the trendy ‘Truth or Dare’ game, particularly among young people. The residents spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interview on Wednesday in Abuja. According to them,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed personnel and 1,186 patrol vehicles and motorbikes to enhance road safety and traffic management during the Easter celebrations nationwide. FRSC Spokesman, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr. Ogungbemide...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), has set up over 200 mobile court operations to prosecute traffic offenders during the Easter special patrol operations across the country. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed announced this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer...
No fewer than 68,000 children is expected to be vaccinated in Plateau against Polio, by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF). UNICEF Bauchi Field Officer, Ms Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos, during an advocacy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba. Rafique said that...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on African youths to take the centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has presented working tools to 150 almajiri students trained in vocational skills by his administration. The training covered a variety of trades, including electrical installation and repair work, solar installation and repair work, leatherwork, welding, carpentry and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Federal Government has declared April 18th and 21st as public holidays to enable Christians celebrate Easter. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajani said that the public holidays were to mark...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said the ongoing security challenges in the state have deprived the state of steady growth and development. Mutfwang said this on Tuesday when he visited communities in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), recently attacked by gunmen. The News Agency of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.578 trillion among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for the month of March. A communiqué issued by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation...
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for healing and renewal to overcome numerous challenges facing Nigeria. He said this during the 2025 Chrism homily to mark the Holy Week ahead of the Easter celebration at the Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of Nigeria in...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said the country has significantly reduced its importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, said this during the Meet-the-Press briefing series organised by the Presidential Communications Team (PTC) at the State House in...