120,600 Nigerians Completed Their Physical Registration

Nigeria ElectionsPolitics120,600 Nigerians Completed Their Physical Registration

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 120,600 Nigerians have completed their physical registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) between July 26 and Aug. 3. The update provided by INEC on Wednesday in Abuja indicated that out of 120,600 Nigerians, who had completed their physical registration, 72,075 were male, while 48,525 were female. Also, 1,274 of the figure were people living with disabilities. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and...

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UN Earmarks $375m To Fight Food Insecurity In The Northeast

Boko HaramInfrastructureUnited NationsUN Earmarks $375m To Fight Food Insecurity In The Northeast

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

YOLA — The United Nations (UN) has earmarked $375million dollars to fight food insecurity in the Northeast sub-region, following the devastation by insurgency. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a meeting with UN agencies representatives of communities of Madagali local government area held in Gulak town, the administrative headquarters of the local government. The meeting was convened to assess the humanitarian needs of the people devastated by activities...

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Youth Advocacy Organization To Sensitize 100,000 Youths In Adamawa On Dangers Of Drug Abuse

HealthLifestyleYouth Advocacy Organization To Sensitize 100,000 Youths In Adamawa On Dangers Of Drug Abuse

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

A Youth Advocacy Organization, “Stop Abusing Youth” (SAY) Foundation, says it will sensitize one thousand students in fifty schools across the state on the dangers of drug abuse. The state Chairman of the organization, Mallam Muhammad Sani Abubakar disclosed this while flagging off the project tagged “Save Hundred Thousand Youth from Drug Abuse” held at the Teachers’ House Jimeta. “The youth advocacy organizations will visit some selected Junior Secondary Schools across the state and sensitize...

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Construction Of Bridge Destroyed By Insurgents That Links Adamawa and Borno States On Snail Speed

Crime & SecurityInfrastructureConstruction Of Bridge Destroyed By Insurgents That Links Adamawa and Borno States On Snail Speed

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

YOLA — Construction of Wuro Nganyadi Bridge destroyed by insurgents along Michika-Madagali road which links Adamawa and Borno states handled by the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) is going at a snail speed. As of now, commuters plying the road are in a dilemma as the temporary measures put in place for easy access of people and goods has been cut-off. As at the time of the inspection visit, motorists were seen stranded with their vehicles...

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Over One Hundred Corps Members Tested Positive For COVID-19

CoronavirusVaccinationOver One Hundred Corps Members Tested Positive For COVID-19

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 4, 2021

ABUJA — With the reported cases of Delta variant in some parts of Nigeria, more than one hundred prospective corps members were diagnosed with COVID-19 at the various camps of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across the country. Camps of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that have confirmed reported cases so far are Edo, 17 cases, 26 test positive in Plateau, Gombe has 25 test positive, 14 confirmed positive in Sokoto, 21 cases...

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Some Seven PDP National Working Committee Resign, PDP chairman Governors Forum Reacts

NigeriaPoliticsSome Seven PDP National Working Committee Resign, PDP chairman Governors Forum Reacts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 4, 2021

ABUJA — Seven National Working Committee, (NWC) members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, including, the Deputy National Financial Secretary, Deputy Legal Adviser, Deputy National Auditor, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Deputy Women Leader, and Deputy Organising Secretary have resigned from their various positions. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), reportedly confirmed the resignation of NWC members, numbering about seven, however, promised to remain loyal to the main opposition political party. They, according...

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Farmers In Osun State Receives 100,000 Cocoa Seedlings

AgricultureFarmers In Osun State Receives 100,000 Cocoa Seedlings

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 4, 2021

Osun State Government on Tuesday distributed 100,000 cocoa seedlings to about 1,000 farmers in the state as well as agrochemicals, hand-spraying tools, limes, and other farm inputs to about 1,000 farmers across the Local Government Areas of the state. The Government also inaugurated Osun Broilers Outgrowers Production Scheme III (OBOPS) to enhance the capacity of the livestock production and turn around the fortune of the scheme to be more profitable and attractive to farmers in...

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United Nations, Borno State Government Decries Devastating Effect Of Insecurity In Nigeria

Boko HaramNational DevelopmentUnited Nations, Borno State Government Decries Devastating Effect Of Insecurity In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 4, 2021

MAIDUGURI — The United Nations, UN and Borno State Government have decried the devastating effect of insecurity, especially Boko Haram insurgency on Nigeria, saying it had undermined Nigeria’s economic growth and development. They spoke at the 20th Joint Planning Board (JPB) National Council on Development Planning, (NCDP), meeting held at the Government House, Maiduguri has the theme “Managing the Nigerian Economy for Sustainable Development in a Challenging Environment.” Speaking, Secretary to the Borno State Government, SSG, Usman Shuwa,...

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RANAO Commends COSROPIN For Establishment Of National Senior Citizens Centre

HealthWellnessRANAO Commends COSROPIN For Establishment Of National Senior Citizens Centre

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 3, 2021

A group, Retired Army, Navy, and Air Force Officers (RANAO), has commended the Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) for its contributions to the establishment of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC). AVM Robert Ekezie (rtd), Chairman of RANAO, gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja at the National Senior Citizens Centre Forum- Maiden Dialogue with Senior Citizen. Ekezie said the consistent advocacy by COSROPIN and other Civil Society...

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COVID-19: SGF Raises Alarm On Six States, FCT

CoronavirusNigeriaCOVID-19: SGF Raises Alarm On Six States, FCT

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 3, 2021

ABUJA — Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 say Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Oyo, Rivers, Kano, Plateau, and the FCT are causes for concern as the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic rages in Nigeria. Speaking at the PSC Briefing in Abuja said that all countries in the West African region were beginning to see the third wave of COVID-19. He said Nigeria...

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