By David Okpashi Uneasy calm in Lafia, Nasarawa state following protest by the students of Federal University of Lafia as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded students lodge at Gandu area of Lafia, kidnapping no fewer than 17 students. The incident which occurred at 11pm Wednesday had only 2 out of the number of students… Continue reading 17 FULafia Students Kidnapped as Protest Hits Lafia
Senate Committees Pledge Budget Support for Solid Minerals
By Ada Nkong The Senate committees on Appropriations and Solid Minerals on Wednesday affirmed the imperative of increasing budgetary allocations to the solid minerals development ministry to enable the mining sector lead the way in diversifying the nation's economy. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori special assistant media to the minister says addressing the… Continue reading Senate Committees Pledge Budget Support for Solid Minerals
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Minister Visits Victims of Kaduna Accidental Bombing
By Ada Nkong …says the unfortunate incident will not deter government from the fight against terrorism Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle , along with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni, led a high-level delegation to visit and express Federal Government's condolences to the victims of the… Continue reading Minister Visits Victims of Kaduna Accidental Bombing
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FAAN Moves to End Extortion at Nigeria Airports
By Ada Nkong In order to put an end to extortion of passengers at the airports, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has come up with a scheme to fish out and sanction perpetrators.The MD FAAN Mr Kabir Mohammed made this known while receiving a delegation of the Abuja Transport and Aviation correspondents led by… Continue reading FAAN Moves to End Extortion at Nigeria Airports
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Unical VC Heeds Students,Suspends Increased Charges
By Ada Nkong Following a protest Monday December 4 2023 against the announced increased charges by the University of Calabar, the Vice-chancellor Prof. Florence Obi has directed that the charges be suspended. The increase would have seen students pay an average of 30,000 more. According to a release signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer,… Continue reading Unical VC Heeds Students,Suspends Increased Charges
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Just In: Edo State Chief Press Secretary Resigns
By Ada Nkong Reports reaching us say the Chief Press Secretary to Godwin Obaseki the Governor of Edo State has resigned. Mr Andrew Okungbowa, the Chief Press Secretary of Obaseki turned in his letter of resignation at noon today. According to our source, as at press time, entreaties made by the Governor for him to… Continue reading Just In: Edo State Chief Press Secretary Resigns
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VETERANS’ WELFARE IMPROVEMENT: BADARU CALLS FOR MORE ENGAGEMENTS
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has called for more engagements between the Ministry and the Military Veterans' Ministerial Welfare Committee in order to be able to take care of their needs. A statement by Henshaw Ogubike director press and public relations of the ministry, says the Minister said this when… Continue reading VETERANS’ WELFARE IMPROVEMENT: BADARU CALLS FOR MORE ENGAGEMENTS
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Insecurity: Defence Minister Calls for Collaboration With Religious, Non-Governmental Organisation
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar says that Federal Government is willing to collaborate with religious and non-governmental organizations in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminalities. A statement by Henshaw Ogubike the Minister who was represented by the Special Adviser ( Technical) to the Minister, Major General Ahmed Tijani Jibril… Continue reading Insecurity: Defence Minister Calls for Collaboration With Religious, Non-Governmental Organisation
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Just in: Gov. Sule Presents N199.9bn 2024 Budget With Education Getting Highest Allocation
By David Okpashi NASARAWA state Governor, Abdullahi Sule Friday presented the 2024 budget proposal of N199.9 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval with education taing the highest allocation. Presenting the budget before the assembly, Governor Sule said the budget when passed would be channelled into completing ongoing projects while more… Continue reading Just in: Gov. Sule Presents N199.9bn 2024 Budget With Education Getting Highest Allocation
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