Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said that the security situation in the state is milder compared to other parts of the North-Central region, despite recent incidents of violence. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Jos, the governor acknowledged that the recent killings in the state were deeply concerning, but…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Policy, says it will begin investigation into the implementation of the policy on Thursday, July 31. In a statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Usman Jaha (APC-Borno) the committee called for submission of memoranda from all…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has outlined the reasons behind the State of Emergency on Agriculture declared by President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the need to restore Nigeria’s food sovereignty and boost national resilience in the face of worsening food insecurity. Speaking at the “Country Perspectives: Government-led Strategies and Regional Framework” session of the ongoing UN Food Systems…
The Abia State Government has mandated comprehensive integrity tests on all storey buildings across the state following the collapse of an uncompleted three-storey building in Umuahia on Saturday morning. The directive was announced by the General Manager of the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), Mr. Kingsley Agomoh, during a press briefing after the State Executive…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has lauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her compassion and generosity during the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Speaking on Monday in Makurdi during her condolence visit, Alia described the First Lady’s support—particularly the ₦1 billion donation to victims of recent attacks—as “a testament to her motherly heart,…
The Federal Government says it plans to revive the moribund Kaduna Textile Industry as part of broader efforts to boost the nation’s economy and drive industrialisation. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, disclosed this on Tuesday in Kaduna during a two-day interactive session on government-citizens engagement, organised by the Sir…
In a bid to support community development and restore electricity, Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), Numan, has donated a 300KV transformer to Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The donation was announced by Alhaji Bello Danmusa, General Manager of Operations at the refinery,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed no fewer than 1,700 corps members to Bauchi State for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 orientation exercise. The state’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jacob Unogwu, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bauchi. According to Unogwu, registration of…
Residents of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area in Zamfara State are reeling in grief after news emerged that 35 of the 53 abductees taken by terrorists nearly three months ago have been killed. The victims, seized from Banga wards, were reportedly executed by their captors while the remaining hostages were released under unclear circumstances. The…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide promotion exercise involving over 2,000 personnel. A statement by the corps public education officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Monday in Abuja, said that the exercise was one of the most far-reaching staff promotion exercises in the history of the Corps. Mr Ogungbemide said that…
