By Georgina Adegbie The former president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, has reiterated the state`s readiness to host the upcoming Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. Igali told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the state is set toContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to collaborate with the Cross River Government to standardise and sanitise the mining sector. Mrs Ememobong Essien, the Operational Head, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), disclosed this in Calabar on Monday when she visited the Cross River Commissioner for MineralContinue Reading
By David Adeoye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo Town. He said theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through itsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof. Ben Ayade, former Governor of Cross River State, says the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is repositioning and reloading to create a new Nigeria that will make all citizens proud. He made the remarks on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists at the conclusion of aContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, are moving toward an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged criminal defamation, stemming from a petition by actress Mercy Johnson. The I-G’s lawyer, C. Odinaka, and Okorie’s counsel, W.I. Okereke, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High CourtContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of 288million euros to Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, finance, migration, climate and digital public infrastructure sectors. The delegation made the announcement at the EU-Nigeria Ministerial news conference in Abuja, to announce the roll-out fundsContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) is intensifying collaboration with traditional institutions to increase enrolment in the state health insurance scheme by 30 per cent. Malam Abubakar Hassan, KADCHMA Director-General, disclosed this during a Sallah homage visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) has called for an urgent national audit of traditional and cultural practices following disturbing reports from the Ozoro Festival in Delta. The organisation said recent incidents linked to the festival had triggered broader reflection on cultural norms that may enable gender-based violations.Continue Reading
Nutrition By Ahmed Abba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says EU-funded nutrition interventions have assisted more than 40,000 malnourished children in Yobe State, providing life-saving treatment during critical lean seasons. Mr Joseph Senesie, UNICEF Malnutrition Manager, disclosed this during a media field visit and virtual dialogue in Damaturu onContinue Reading
