Ramadan: Sokoto State To Feed Destitute At Designated Centres

LifestyleNewsNigeriaRamadan: Sokoto State To Feed Destitute At Designated Centres

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 11, 2025

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu says the government is set to create additional Ramadan feeding centres for the destitute across the state during the forthcoming Ramadan fast. Governor Aliyu disclosed this while commissioning the remodeled Ruggar Wauru Jumu’at Mosque in the state, explaining that his administration had so far renovated and constructed several mosques and Islamiyya schools. He said: “Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding program in the state....

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UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Cases of Polio

HealthNewsNigeriaUNICEF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Cases of Polio

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 11, 2025

Kano State governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has declared that his administration is determined to eradicate polio by June 2025. Abba stated this while opening an orientation training organized by the state Ministry of Health for health personnel, 44 local government chairmen, and Kano Emirate in Kaduna. The governor, represented by his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, noted that the challenge of tackling the health issues is a task the government of Kano will pursue to its...

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Gov Fintiri Re-echoed Ban On Illegal Mining, Cutting Of Trees For Charcoal

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov Fintiri Re-echoed Ban On Illegal Mining, Cutting Of Trees For Charcoal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 8, 2025

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has restated that the ban on cutting trees for charcoal production and illegal mining is still firmly in place. The Governor re-echoed the ban on Saturday in Gombi, in the Gombi local government area of the state, while presenting the 3rd Class Staff of Office to the newly Kumu One of Gombi Chiefdom, His Royal Majesty, Aggrey Bechour Ali. He directed traditional rulers and security agencies to ensure that those...

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MDCAN Hails FG For Review of Retirement Age Of Doctor, Others

HealthNewsNigeriaMDCAN Hails FG For Review of Retirement Age Of Doctor, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 7, 2025

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving an increment in the retirement age for medical consultants from 65 to 70 years and other core skilled/clinical healthcare workers. Prof. Mohammad Aminu, MDCAN President made the position of the Association while speaking with journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital. According to him, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who played the critical...

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Nigeria, US Partner To Safeguard Nok Artifacts With $90,000

Arts & CultureNewsNigeriaNigeria, US Partner To Safeguard Nok Artifacts With $90,000

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 7, 2025

The United States Embassy in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy have signed a $90,000 grant agreement to support the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, with emphasis on the ancient Nok artifacts. The Nok culture, one of West Africa’s oldest known civilizations, is celebrated for its distinctive terracotta sculptures, which remain a vital part of Nigeria’s historical and artistic heritage. The initiative aims to document, protect, and promote Nigeria’s...

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Resource Control: Governor Sule Splits Two Traditional Rulers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsResource Control: Governor Sule Splits Two Traditional Rulers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2025

The clash that erupted over leadership and control of community resources between Afo chiefdom of Udu Ward and Mararaba Udege has consumed three lives and displaced many residents. In an effort to restore peace in the disputed area, Nasarawa State, Governor, Abdullahi Sule has disbanded two traditional rulers involved in a violent dispute over resource control. The Governor made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing journalists after inspecting the damage caused by the recent clashes...

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24-storey Grenfell Tower That Kills 72 People Set To Be demolished

NewsNigeria24-storey Grenfell Tower That Kills 72 People Set To Be demolished

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2025

The authorities of London said it will demolish the Grenfell Tower that killed 72 persons. Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, is said to have met relatives and survivors on Wednesday evening and “announced the decision that the tower will have to be carefully deconstructed”, according to a spokesperson for Grenfell Next of Kin. A spokesperson for Angela Rayner said: “The priority for the deputy prime minister is to meet with and...

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President Tinubu Sacks Three Resident Electoral commissioners

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Sacks Three Resident Electoral commissioners

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2025

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The Senate on Wednesday adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to sack the suspended resident electoral commissioners (RECs) of Sokoto, Abia, and Adamawa states. The suspended RECs are Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa) and Nura Ali (Sokoto). Recall that the three RECs were suspended by INEC in 2023 over alleged electoral malpractices and irregularities in the conduct of the elections in their respective states. President Tinubu in a letter had...

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New Retirement Age: Doctors, Healthcare Workers To Retire At 65 Years

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNew Retirement Age: Doctors, Healthcare Workers To Retire At 65 Years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. Recalls that NMA has championed increasing the retirement age of health workers from 60 to 65 years to address brain drain, improve knowledge transfer and for quality healthcare delivery. Dr Mannir Bature, National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said the policy shift was conveyed...

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NIPR Set to Confer Honourary Fellowship on Uzu Okagbue

NewsNigeriaNIPR Set to Confer Honourary Fellowship on Uzu Okagbue

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 4, 2025

A special delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations – NIPR, led by its National President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, has paid a courtesy call on Chief Uzu Okagbue and informed him of his selection for conferment of honourary fellowship, during its next Annual General Meeting. The delegation which included Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, Ahmadi Sajoh, Comrade M. H. Ibrahim, the National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities – SSANU, and Major Gen....

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