President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry for Works to repair the damaged bridge linking the north and southern parts of the country washed away by recent flood in Mokwa, Niger state. Malam Bello Goronyo, Minister of State for Works, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led a delegation from the ministry on a…
Governors have committed to eliminating cervical cancer in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN). The initiative was inaugurated by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, at the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oloyede has temporarily relocated to Benue to tackle the ongoing security challenges in the state. The Chief of Army staff, who arrived the Government House, Makurdi at about 1:35pm went straight into a closed door meeting with Gov. Hyacinth Alia and left about 2:45pm. The News…
Barr Michael Igbinedion, son of Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, has been inducted into the Edion (Elders’ Council) of Okada, Ovia North East, Edo, alongside his brothers. The Edion is the council from which the Odionwere, head of the community, is chosen, based on seniority and cultural traditions passed down through generations…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their efforts in combating illegal drugs. He lauded their successful seizure and destruction of 207 containers of illegal and unregistered…
Yinka Ade-Aluko, Founder of Cinema234, says President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiatives will enhance job creation, youth engagement and empowerment in the creative industry. Ade-Aluko, who is also Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Doodle -Film Hub, who said this call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, added that the initiatives had greater impact…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched the country’s National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), covering 2024 to 2028. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said at the World Health Expo in Lagos that greater private sector involvement was imperative to address this growing public health threat. The…
The Benue Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the performance of athletes that represented the state at the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Gateway Games”, held in Abeokuta, Ogun. The SWAN Chairman, Hembadoon Orsar, gave the commendation on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Secretary, Terfa…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The commencement of the payment fulfills an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33, 000 to N77, 000. The payment applies to those who completed…
Imo House of Assembly member, Mr Ugochukwu Amuchie (PDP Aboh Mbaise) on Tuesday called on parents and guardians to observe their children and wards closely for early identification of diphteria disease. Amuchie who doubles as minority leader of house made the call via a motion on adjournment during the assembly’s plenary in Owerri. The News…
