By Victor Akaa, Abuja Not less than 2,000 people in the Niger Delta region have benefited from the Federal Government’s free medical outreach at Nko, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State over the weekend. In statement issued by the Deputy Director of Press Stephen Kilebi quoted the permanent secretary of Niger Delta Affairs […]
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Kingship: Paramount ruler seeks to join in suit against Gov. Lalong
The paramount ruler of Ganawuri, the Ataa Aten, Yakubu Chaimai, on Tuesday sought the leave of a Plateau State High Court to be joined as co-defender in the suit challenging Governor Simon Lalong’s attempt to tamper with the Gbong Gwom Jos Stool. Seven of the “illustrious sons of Berom nation”, had on May 23 dragged […]
Foundation tasks govts, parents on menstrual hygiene for school girls
Mrs Cathy Amato, founder of Latiwa Development Foundation, has called on government to support young school girls during menstrual period by providing facilities such as menstrual pad banks, toilets and water in schools. Amato made the call in Abuja, while sharing 400 menstrual kits to students of Government Day Secondary School and Ena International School […]
Rivers: Group hails Army for liberating opposition from Wike’s strangulation
Indigenes of Rivers state under the auspices of League of Rivers Progressives (LRP) has applauded the Nigerian Army for its efforts in maintaining law and order in Rivers state, as well as its display of professionalism in the conduct of its affairs in the state. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Vincent King and […]
Community sanctions enforcement promotes campaign against open defecation in Kano
By Rapahel Jov During a field trip to Yamarwa Fulani, a community with a population of about 1,620 people, in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, which said to be Open Defection Free (ODF) After going round the community for assessment and to confirm their claims, the Village head, Rabiu Usman told journalists that […]
Coalition urges EFCC to investigate Benue SSG over fraud
Jeremiah Orfaankwagh A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria under the aegis of Integrity Group has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately look into the books of the Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) where it alleged that the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Tony Ijoho and […]
Ramadan: Man flogged 40 strokes for eating mango
A 20-year-old man was on Tuesday flogged 40 lashes for eating a mango fruit during Ramadan. Ibrahim Ismail was found guilty of eating during the Islamic holy month by an upper Shariah court in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The judge, Safiyanu Ya’u, ordered that the victim should be flogged 40 times in […]
Normalcy returned to Niger Delta region under my watch, Useni boasts
By Victor Akaa, Abuja The minister of Niger Delta Useni Uguru Useni has said the polices, approaches and noble ideas initiated by his administration has culminated into a relatively sustainable peace and security of the region for the past three years of his stewardship. Pastor Useni stated this in Abuja while briefing journalists on his […]
NSCDC arrests 2 for having sex in public
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested two teenagers in Maiduguri, Borno over illicit intercourse in public. The Commandant of the Corps, Mr Abdullahi Ibrahim, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the suspects were arrested on May 21 at Abbaganaram area of Maiduguri. Abdullahi disclosed that […]
Tor Tiv tasks Gboko Sarkin Hausawa on peace
By Lubem Gena The Tor Tiv , Orcivirigh Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse has commended the peaceful coexistence between the Hausa/Muslim community and other ethic nationalities in Gboko. According to a press release by his spokesman, Mr. Freddie Adamgbe, speaking during a courtesy visit on him and official presentation of Sarkin Hausawa, Gboko in his […]