Federal Government To Spend Over N33 billion On High-Tech Gadgets For NDLEA, Other Projects

Crime & SecurityNewsScience & TechnologyFederal Government To Spend Over N33 billion On High-Tech Gadgets For NDLEA, Other Projects

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2022

ABUJA — Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami said the Federal government has approved the sum of N33.812 billion for various projects across ministries, including high-tech gadgets for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). He disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Malami said FEC approved a total of N1.070 billion for both projects,...

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Federal Lawmaker Empowers Over 1,000 Youths In Gombe

Local GovernmentNewsFederal Lawmaker Empowers Over 1,000 Youths In Gombe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 30, 2022

No fewer than 1,000 youths drawn from Yalmatu Deba and Akko Local Government Areas of Gombe State were trained in various skills by the National Directorate of Employment towards attaining self-reliance. Each of the beneficiaries received N30, 000 each to support their businesses form the programme sponsored by Senator representing Gombe Central, Muhammad Goje. Goje, while presenting the money on Tuesday, urged them to utilize the money for the sake it was provided, adding that...

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National Assembly Transmits 44 Constitution Alteration Bills To The 36 State Houses Of Assembly

National AssemblyNewsPoliticsNational Assembly Transmits 44 Constitution Alteration Bills To The 36 State Houses Of Assembly

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 30, 20221

ABUJA — The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Amos Ojo said 44 recently-passed Constitution alteration bills have been distributed to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for concurrence. The National Assembly had on March 1, 2022, voted on the 68 amendments recommended by the Joint Senate and House of Representatives’ Special Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.  The Clerk explained that the process was in compliance with Section 9(2) of...

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Kidnappers Demands ₦5,000,000 From Family Of The Abducted Journalist

Crime & SecurityNewsKidnappers Demands ₦5,000,000 From Family Of The Abducted Journalist

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2022

Kidnappers abducted Guardian Newspaper, Bayelsa State Correspondent Julius Osahon and other passengers who were on transit to Ughelli, Delta State on Sunday morning. The gunmen who emerged from the bush along Evwreni Community axis of the East-West Road near Patani open fire on the ill-fated bus, killing the driver and abducting passengers including Osahon. It was also reported that 5 of the victim were released on Monday, March 28, around 8:30am. A source close to...

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Nigerians Elects Wrong Leaders-Jega

NewsNigeria ElectionsNigerians Elects Wrong Leaders-Jega

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2022

LAGOS — Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said Nigerians have been recruiting, appointing/electing the wrong leaders, thereby putting round pegs in square holes. Jega said this during the pre-Ramadan lecture organised by the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni (UMA) with the theme, “Leadership Recruitment – The Missing Anchor in Our National Development” at main auditorium of the institution, Akoka. “The issue of leadership recruitment at all levels...

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Maiduguri-Damaturu Road: Motorists, Commuters Commends Security Personnel

Accidents and SafetyMaiduguri-Damaturu Road: Motorists, Commuters Commends Security Personnel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2022

MAIDUGURI — Due to the improved security situation along the busy Maiduguri-Damaturu road, motorists and commuters plying the road have commended security personnel and all those involved in the development. A cross-section of motorists and commuters who spoke to NAN yesterday in Maiduguri said the improved safety was a big relief to them. A cross-section of motorists and commuters who spoke to NAN yesterday in Maiduguri said the improved safety was a big relief that...

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Vice Chancellors Of Nigerian Universities Advocate For Virtual Learning In Public Universities

EducationTelecommunicationVice Chancellors Of Nigerian Universities Advocate For Virtual Learning In Public Universities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2022

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), South-West Zone, has stressed the need to develop policies and foster virtual learning in public universities. The Vice-Chancellors made the call in a communique issued at the end of its 60th anniversary with the theme, “Sixty-years in Sixty Minutes: Exploring Trends in the University System,” was jointly signed by Professor Aderonke M. Baiyeroju,  chairperson, Local Organizing Committee and Omolara O. Onipede, Secretary, Local Organising Committee respectively. The...

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Parents Cautions To Supervision Their Young Children, Wards

EntertainmentFilm & TVNewsParents Cautions To Supervision Their Young Children, Wards

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2022

KANO — The Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Alhaji Adedayo Thomas has urged parents to ensure proper supervision of their young children and wards. Thomas gave the advice at a conference on “Building Capacity on Aquaculture Data Management and Training of Graduates Nationwide” held on Thursday in Kano State. “Parents should do their best on their children before they grow up, either positively or negatively. “For parents and those who understand...

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TB Kills 4,000 People Daily Globally-Gundiri

HealthWellnessTB Kills 4,000 People Daily Globally-Gundiri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2022

YOLA — About 4,000 lives were lost daily due to Tuberculosis infection with 28,000 people falling sick to the disease globally. Adamawa State Programme Manager, Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control, Doctor Boniface Gundiri disclosed this at a one-day sensitization programme to educate the public about the ailment to commemorate this year World TB Day. The programme which took place Thursday at the premises of the Out-Patient Department, OPD, of the Specialist Hospital Yola, was organized by...

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24-Hour Curfew Relaxes In Kaura, Jema’a LGAs

Crime & Security24-Hour Curfew Relaxes In Kaura, Jema’a LGAs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2022

KADUNA — The 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Kaura and Jema’a Local Government Areas by the Kaduna State government has been relaxed. Recall that last Sunday, gunmen attacked and killed at least 34 people and burnt several houses and other property in the two local government areas which necessitated the state government to take that measure. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in a statement said movement in the areas is now...

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