NGO To Empower 70,000 Widows Across Nigeria

A nongovernmental organization, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation (ABSF) has initiated a project aimed at empowering 70,000 widows across Nigeria. Musa Aliyu, the North-Central Coordinator of the foundation, while unveiling the project emphasized the critical role widows play in society, stressing the urgent need for support amid current economic challenges. Aliyu, revealed that studies indicate Nigeria is home to approximately 15 million widows, out of the global widowed population of 258 million. He explained that the...

NANS Reacts To N50, 000 NECO Certificate Fee

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected the N50,000 fee imposed by the The Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO) Dantani Wushishi has announced in a statement in Minna, Niger State that N50, 000 fee will be paid for the reprinting of certificates. According to the statement, the N50,000 fee for certificate reproduction is subject to periodic review and the reprint requests will only be approved within one year of the original...

ICPC Recovers Over N13 Billion Diverted Funds In September 2024

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Aliyu says the commission has recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024. Aliyu, who disclosed this during the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan on Wednesday in Abuja, stressed that the Commission has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate. The ICPC boss who did not reveal where exactly the funds were recovered from, revealed that...

Kogi State Government Halts All Mining Activities

Due to the influx of bandits and negative elements in all mining-related activities, the Kogi State Government says it has suspended all mining activities in the state. Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu disclosed this to Journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Kogi State Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo. He said the ministry will start the profiling of Legal Mining Companies in the state. “This is to enable...

143,500 Vulnerable To Receive Free Healthcare In Jigawa

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has flagged off free basic healthcare aimed at providing services to vulnerable populations across the state. During the flag-off ceremony at the government house in Dutse, Governor Namadi said 143,500 vulnerable individuals are expected to benefit from the programme. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment of ensuring that all vulnerable individuals across the state have access to national healthcare standards. “The government will continue to provide free healthcare services, gradually...

Flood Washes Away Bridge Linking North West, South West

A key bridge that links Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States with southern Nigeria, in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto and Shanga in Kebbi State has been washed away by flood. The bridge collapsed on Monday following heavy rainfall, leaving many travelers from Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara stranded on their way south. In contrast, travelers heading from the southwest to the northwest were left trapped, unable to cross into Kebbi to continue their journey toward...

Nigeria@64:Gov. Fintiri Commends Security Agencies

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extolled the role of security agencies for maintaining peace and order in the state. Fintiri gave the commendation in his message on the occasion of the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria’s nationhood. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou explained that his administration’s peace initiatives are aimed at promoting harmony and understanding among citizens. He urged the people not to compromise the...

Military Troops Subdue Boko Haram Terrorists To Establish Camps In Taraba State

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested 10 suspects, comprising 8 Boko Haram terrorists (BHT) and 2 high-profile kidnapper informants in Taraba State. A press statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni said acting on reliable intelligence, troops of the Brigade on 29 September 2024 conducted a raid on the residence of one of the terrorist leaders Tukura Abdul-Kareem in...

Nigeria@64: 117 Inmates Pardoned In Ondo, 2 In Adamawa 

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa while exercising his ‘prerogative of mercy’ has granted pardon to 117 inmates serving various sentences in the state’s correctional facilities in the spirit of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the governor’s initiative aligns with Sections 212 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). According to the statement, among the beneficiaries are,...

Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn-in As Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu presided over the swearing-in of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. The Senate last week confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN after her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. President Tinubu had named her the new acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.

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