FCT Fire Service Caution Traders Against Sleeping In Markets, Urges Insurance
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Fire Service Department has given a stern warning to Traders to desist from sleeping in the market premises to prevent loss of lives and property from incidences of fire outbreak. The Service also encouraged business men and women to insure their businesses and premises, to enable them access…
Over 960 APC Members Defect to NNPP in Kano as Kwankwaso Rallies Support
In a significant political shift in Kano, over 960 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Alhaji Baba Sabiu, Chairman of the party in Dala Local Government Area, have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The defection comes ahead of the upcoming local government elections slated for October 26. The defectors,…
Taraba : We have poor Maintenance Culture in Nigeria… TY Danjuma
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo An elder statesman, General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), has expresse concern on the poor maintenance culture exhibited by Nigerians. He stated this during the commissioning of a Morgue Building, donated by the T.Y. Foundation at the Federal Medical Center, FMC, Jalingo. He narrated the episode that led to his decision to build a morgue…
Kano : Gov Yusuf Flags Off Distribution of Instructional Materials to Public Schools, Vows to Reform, Rebuild Quality System
By Omagha Idam Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday flag off distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools as part of its educational recovery policy. Urges parents to complement government efforts, return children to learning facilities. This was made known in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin…
NAWOJ FCT, takes Advocacy to Finland Embassy, Abuja, Seek Collaboration
By Gloria Josiah and Sharon Akuboh The Ambassador-designate, Finland Embassy in Nigeria, Sanna Selin. Says “One of my mandates here, from my foreign Minister, is to try to improve the trade relations. And of course, we are following very much the themes that are familiar to you, women’s rights, the political participation gender regional questions,…
Emir of Kano Backs School Enrollment Drive as State Prepares for Launch
By Kabiru Haruna The Kano State 2024 School Enrollment Drive Campaign Committee recently met with His Royal Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, to seek support for the upcoming enrollment drive. The meeting aimed to sensitize the public on the importance of sending children to school. State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, briefed the…
Niger : 50 Motorcycles and 3 Pick Up Trucks donated by Development Partners
From Rashidat Suleiman, Minna Niger State Government has taken delivery of 50 Motorcycles and 3 pickup trucks presented to it by Global Fund in collaboration with the Federal Government to combat Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Malaria, and HIV. Governor Umaru Bago received the donated items at the Government House Minna on Wednesday. The 3 pickup trucks are…
Dan Nwanyanwu Backs CJN to Root Out Corruption in the Judiciary
Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), has expressed strong support for the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s (CJN) recent commitment to rid the judiciary of corrupt practices. In a press conference addressing growing concerns over judicial misconduct, Nwanyanwu condemned the rampant issuance of contradictory injunctions and accused judicial officers of turning…