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EU trains 2,404 N/East traditional, community leaders on dispute resolution

On: January 26, 2023

By Anita Osagiede and Emmanuel Oloniruha The European Union says no fewer than 2,404 traditional rulers and community leaders in three North East states were trained on disputes resolution between 2017 and 2023. The leaders were trained through the European Union’s Managing Conflict in Nigeria (MCN) programme. The MCN NationalContinue Reading

NiMet predicts earlier than long- term average rainfall onset dates for 2023

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 26, 2023

In: Environment

Presentation of 2023 Seasonal Climate Predictions in Abuja By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted earlier than long- term average rainfall onset dates across the country in 2023. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika said this on Tuesday in Abuja in his keynote address atContinue Reading

2023: Sokoto APC guber candidate unveils 8-point agenda

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 26, 2023

In: Politics

By Muhammad Nasir Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, APC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, has unveiled an 8-point agenda, just as the party had commenced its campaigns for the forthcoming elections. Speaking at a mega-rally in Wamakko, Wamakko Local Government, Aliyu, said the agenda was part of his blueprint, which would caterContinue Reading

Buhari in Katsina for 2-day working visit

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: General News

By Zubairu Idris President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a two-day official visit to Katsina State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. During the visit, Buhari would inaugurate some projects and inspect others executed by the administration of Gov. Aminu Masari. Some of the projects ready for commissioning include Kofar-KauraContinue Reading

NRC, Police reiterate commitment to secure Nigeria’s railways

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Lucy Ogalue/Monday Ijeh The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Nigeria Police Force, have reiterated commitments to secure railway facilities and passengers across the country. Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of NRC and Mrs Yetunde Longe, the Commissioner of Police (CP), in charge of Railway Command, said thisContinue Reading

FG implements adaptation measures to reduce impact of climate change- Sirika

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 26, 2023

In: Aviation

Presentation of 2023 Seasonal Climate Predictions in Abuja By Gabriel Agbeja The Minster of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government is deepening efforts to implement adaptation measures to reduce impact of climate change on vulnerable Nigerians. Sirika made this known in Abuja in his keynote address at theContinue Reading

Anambra records 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever, one death

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 26, 2023

In: Health

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Anambra confirmed 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death on Thursday. “In Anambra, we have recorded 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death since the year began,’’ Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Bauchi school enrollment hits 2m

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: Education

By Olaide Ayinde The Bauchi Commissioner for Education, Mrs Jamila Dahiru has said that the state recorded over two million students enrollment in its public schools. She disclosed this during a meeting with the UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Christian Munduate on Wednesday in Bauchi. Dahiru said the students had beenContinue Reading

Group seeks protection of children from abuse

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 26, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa A group, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), has called on government to provide safe and conducive environment that would protect children from all forms of abuse. WFD, a United Kingdom democracy-strengthening organisation, stated this on Wednesday in Akure, during a meeting with representatives of ministries, departmentsContinue Reading

Police confirm alleged killing of 27 pastoralists in airstrike in Nasarawa

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 26, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Isaac Ukpoju The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the alleged killing of 27 pastoralists in an ‘airstrike’ in Doma Local Government Area of the State. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the development and casualty figure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

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