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By Naomi Sharang Rep. Adamu Tanko (PDP-Niger State) has promised to support efforts to improve education in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger. Tanko, who represents Suleja/Tafa/Gurara Federal Constituency, said this during a town hall meeting held in Suleja on Saturday. The lawmaker who is also Chairman, House Committee onContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has charged members of staff of the ministry to redouble their efforts to meet up with President Tinubu’s target of poverty reduction in the country. Edu made the call on Thursday in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Ministry of Finance has released N50 billion to the FCT to finance ongoing capital projects. The amount, according to the minister, is 50 per cent of FCT’s N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget, approvedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing infrastructure, inclusive growth, and sustainable environment, conducive for economic empowerment and social well-being of FCT residents in 2024.Wike said in a New Year message in Abuja on Monday, that the resolve is embedded in the Renewed HopeContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has described the maiden Southern Kaduna Cultural Festival as a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people and promote cultural exchange. Balarabe, who stated this while inaugurating the festival in Kafanchan on Thursday, addedContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has slammed a fine of $110 million on British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria and affiliate companies for multiple violations of the FCCP Act and others. A statement by the management of the commission in Abuja on Wednesday, said theContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Gunmen, who kidnapped retired Rev. Filibus Bamai of ECWA Church, Matuak Rimi, in Moro’a Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have demanded N1 million ransom for his release. A source close to the church disclosed this in Manchok on Tuesday. The source saidContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has tasked the Federal Government to work toward improving the capacities of local government staff to address kidnappings and banditry. The Director-General of the institute, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman said this at the workshop for officials of localContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed N4.7 billion to the six Area Councils, primary school teachers and pension scheme, as statutory allocation for the month of November 2023. FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud presided over the 184th Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC)Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, (KADCHMA) in collaboration with key stakeholders will revitalise sickbays of public boarding schools and link the facilities with the nearest primary or secondary healthcare centres. The initiative was to ensure that secondary school students access quality healthcare services atContinue Reading
