YOLA — The Fintiri administration has initiated a programme to improve a lot of youth, women, people living with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in the state, and no fewer than 10,520 have been captured under “Adamawa State Social Support Program (ADSSP)”. The initiative was organised by Adamawa State Poverty Alleviation And Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) aimed at training youths on various skills while assisting them with handouts to enable them float above poverty level....
Not less than 5,540 applicants have applied for the 100 vacancies approved by the Nasarawa State Government at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Justina Kotso, made this known on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital when the management of the institution appeared before the State House of Assembly Committee on Education for its 2021 budget assessment. She explained that the Polytechnic was able to screen the 5,540 applicants...
YOLA — Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Tuesday urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to be serious with the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme while in the camp. Fintiri while swearing-in 1,200 corps (646 male and 554 female) for 2021 ‘B’ Stream II orientation course at the permanent NYSC orientation camp Damare, in Girei local government area. Represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Sports,...
Many Nigerians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are currently experiencing a tough period, especially those in Dubai, as they lament job loss and the denial of obtaining work permits. One of the affected Nigerians, Bisi Kazeem, believes the authorities of the Arab country are punishing them for the sins of others. “As far as I’m concerned, I can only say maybe it is one out of 10, or 10 out of 100 Nigerians...
ABUJA — In an effort to curb the farmers and herders crisis plaguing the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the establishment of farm estates in 108 senatorial districts across the country. The president directed the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to create farm estates and also fish villages for women and internally displaced persons. Executive secretary of NALDA, Paul Ikonne, disclosed the development at a press briefing after meeting with the president on...
ABUJA — The minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba has pleaded with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) not to embark on a fresh strike as its ultimatum expired yesterday. The Minister while speaking The Punch said the government was working hard to secure the release of the money from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and appealed to ASUU to be patient. The union had asked Nigerians to hold the government responsible...
ABUJA — On Tuesday, Nigerian health professionals stormed the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja, as a consultancy firm, Meeds Consultancy, commenced interviews for those willing to work in Saudi Arabia. The firm conducted the interview on behalf of the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health Medical doctors in various fields such as anesthesia, ICU, pediatrics and surgery, family medicine, and others stormed the venue as early as 6.45am. Our correspondent noted that as...
The Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Employment threatened to replace striking resident doctors if they did not resume work by Monday. The Minister made the threat on Friday evening while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He posited that an employer has the right to replace an employee who abandons their duties, most importantly, as it related to essential services. “He will also withdraw your money and use it to pay those...
ASABA — Mrs. Flora Alatan, Delta State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, says government has embarked on leadership, skill acquisition, and mentorship programmes for women and the girl-child, to equip them with the needed life skills for decent livelihoods. Alatan, stated this during a one-day sensitisation workshop on ‘Rape and Gender-Based Sexual Violence and Violence Against Persons Prohibitions (VAPP) Law’, on Friday, in Asaba. She said that the essence of the programmes...
YOLA — Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa state council have decried the high cost of living being experienced by the citizenry and called on government and political leaders to address the issue. The members made their feelings Saturday during a congress meeting of the union noting that prices of foodstuffs are skyrocketing on a daily basis. They lamented that a bag of maize is now sold around N23, 000.00 while a...
