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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Security Operatives in Adamawa Dislodge Kidnappers Hideout

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity Operatives in Adamawa Dislodge Kidnappers Hideout

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 4, 2025

Operatives of Police in collaboration with local security outfits in Adamawa in Adamawa have raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located at the Holma Mountains in Song Local Government Area of the state. SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, said in a statement that the feat was achieved through coordinated operation by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in conjunction with local hunters. He added that One (1) AK-47 rifle, Two (2) locally...

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NLC Suspends Nationwide Protest Over 50% Telecom Tariffs Hike

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNLC Suspends Nationwide Protest Over 50% Telecom Tariffs Hike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 4, 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, briefing newsmen on Monday night in Abuja, said the suspension followed a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Ajaero said the government had agreed to set up a larger committee that will be composed...

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Army Nabs 16 Oil Thieves, Destroys 12 Illegal Refineries

Crime & SecurityNewsArmy Nabs 16 Oil Thieves, Destroys 12 Illegal Refineries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 3, 2025

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has arrested 16 suspects, recovered approximately 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, and dismantled 12 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, said the Army in collaboration with other security agencies, demobilized six boats and intercepted nine vandalized pipelines during a week-long operation spanning Rivers and three...

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Ebola: NCDC Intensifies Surveillance At Nigeria’s Entry Points

HealthNewsNigeriaEbola: NCDC Intensifies Surveillance At Nigeria’s Entry Points

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 3, 2025

Following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention NCDC has intensified surveillance at Nigeria’s entry points, including airports. The agency has also advised Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected countries. Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC Director-General in a public health advisory confirmed that there are no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The agency, according to him, has updated its emergency contingency plan, strengthened...

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