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President Buhari receives briefing on Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
Leader of the Federal Government delegation to sympathise with the people and government of Zamfara over kidnapped Jangebe schoolgirls, Hadi Sirika, has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of their mission to the state.
Nigeria’s president promises no more school abductions
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that last Friday's abduction of female students from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be the last to happen.
NAPTIP seeks establishment of rescue station in Kebbi
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for the establishment of a station in Kebbi State and a safe house where the rescued victims can be kept and taken care of.
Yobe governor approves N454.2 million for local council retirees, next of kin
Governor Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe state has approved the sum of N454.2 million as benefits to 276 local government retirees and 88 deceased staff of the 17 local government areas of the state.
Nigerian government announces additional economic zones for agric, textile
The federal government has approved the expansion of the existing Free Trade Zones (FTZs), as well as the activation of existing ones to respond to the demands of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian government trains over 5,000 to monitor social investment programmes
Over 5000 Independent Monitors in Nigeria, were trained by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development, to access implementation of the various National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP).
Minister mourns victims of NAF plane crash
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft on Sunday.
Nigerian government engages EFCC, ICPC to checkmate fraud in investment programmes
The federal government has announced the engagement of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to checkmate any fraud in its ongoing Social Investment Programmes across the country.
NDLEA arrest 36 suspects in two days in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Jigawa Command, said it arrested 36 suspects from three Local Government Areas of the state in two days.
Coalition salutes Nigeria’s president, minister for approval of national policy on ageing
The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) on Friday saluted the leadership qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari and Hajiya Sadiya Farouk, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs for approving the National Policy on Ageing.
Nigerian government approves N26.7 billion contracts in communication, water, information ministries
Briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, disclosed that the council approved about N8.98 billion for a new National ICT park in the FCT to coordinate public and private ICT hubs in the country.
Nigerian government hands over 200 returnees from Saudi Arabia to Kano
The Federal Government on Tuesday handed over 200 returnees of Kano origin from Saudi Arabia to the State Government.
APC receives defectors in Southern Kaduna
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday received over 2000 defectors from other political parties in Southern Kaduna in Kaduna State.
VSF donates sanitation facilities to Nasarawa schools
Following the spike in new COVID-19 cases across the country, the Victim Support Fund (VSF) Emergency Task Force on COVID-19 has donated three boreholes and sanitation facilities to three secondary schools in Nasarawa State.
Muslim group vows to end gender violence in Yobe
The Yobe chapter of Muslim Sisters Organisation of Nigeria (MSO), an NGO, in collaboration with UN Women, have embarked on advocacy and sensitisation to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state.
Police rescue kidnapped victims, recover stolen cows in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Command in Zamfara said it rescued five kidnapped victims, recovered 11 rustled cows and stolen vehicle in Kaura Namoda, Birnin-Magaji and Gusau local government areas of the state.
Police rescue kidnapped victims in Zamfara
The police in Zamfara said they have rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered 11 rustled cows and stolen vehicles in Kaura Namoda, Birnin-Magaji and Gusau local government areas of the state.
President Buhari condoles with Daura monarch, community over matriarch’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep condolences and sympathy over the demise of Hajiya Mairo Sa’idu Daura, wife of the Emir’s late older brother and a respected lady who worked for the welfare of the community.
Insurgency: Nearly 5,000 Nigerian refugees set to return from Cameroon
A total of 4982 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon are set to return as the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, NCFRMI, has begun moves to that effect.
Nigerian government trains 5,000 independent monitors to supervise NSIP beneficiaries
The Federal Government has begun the training of 5,000 independent monitors for the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) to supervise the activities in the programmes and beneficiaries across the country.
Akirun of Ikirun, Oba Adewale, passes on
The Akirun of Ikirun, Oba AbdulRauf Olawale Adedeji, has passed on. He was 78 years. Palace sources said the monarch died around 11pm on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Official: Nigerian government disburses over N1.3 billion to 131,764 households in Zamfara
The Federal Government has begun the second disbursement of over N1.3 billion to 131,764 beneficiaries in Zamfara under the Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT).
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House urges Nigerian government to secure release of Pastor Yikura from Boko Haram captivity
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to do everything possible to secure the release of Pastor Bullus Yikura from the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists.
Media watchdog seeks German investigation of Saudi crown prince over Jamal Khashoggi death
Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has accused Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and several top officials of committing crimes against humanity in a criminal complaint filed in Germany.
Ogun Assembly sets up committee to investigate deputy speaker
Ogun State House of Assembly, Tuesday, set up a five-man committee to investigate an allegation of gross misconduct against the Deputy Speaker of the House, Dare Kadiri.
ACF urges security agencies to investigate Zamfara governor to reveal abductors of schoolgirls
Arewa Consultative Forum has called on the security agencies to investigate Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle and make him reveal the identity of those behind the abduction of the 317 Jangebe school girls.
Emir of Kagara passes on
He said, “I received the sad news of the death of the Emir of Kagara, Niger State, Alhaji Salihu Tanko. May Allah grant him Aljanna firdausi. Amin. Inna lillahi wainna Illayhir rajiun.”
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UNICEF: Release of kidnapped Kagara students a relief
UNICEF representative in Nigeria, Mr Peter Hawkins has described the release of 27 students abducted by gunmen in a government school at Kagara, Niger State over a week ago as a relief.
Group drags Osun government before EFCC over ‘flyover’ project
A civil society in Osun state, Transparency and Accountability Group, (TAG) has dragged the state government before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences, (ICPC) seeking the probe the award the flyover in the state to a contractor without any bidding process.
Report: Nigeria has least affordable internet in the world
A new global study on digital quality of life has ranked Nigeria as the country with the least affordable internet service in the world.
Bauchi FA lauds Bala Mohammed support to Wikki Tourists FC
Bauchi State Football Association (BAFA) has commended the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, for donating two new buses to Wikki Tourists FC.
FIRS chief: NSE’s demutualisation will strengthen investor confidence
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Alhaji Muhammad Nami, has said the demutualisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will promote access to diverse investment opportunities and strengthen investors’ confidence in the capital market.