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Nasarawa Assembly warns schools against violation of coronavirus protocols
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has warned management of both public and private schools in the state against flouting COVID-19 safety protocols.
2021 Budget: Nasarawa earmarks N35.4 billion for education
The Nasarawa State Government has earmarked N35. 4 billion to the education sector, representing 30 percent of the 2021 budget.
Nasarawa governor: I feel uncomfortable paying salaries in percentages
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says he is not comfortable paying workers’ salaries in percentages because throughout his 30-year working life, he never got his salary in such manner.
Nasarawa farmers get subsidised farm inputs
Farmers in Nasarawa, numbering more than 500, have received subsidised farming inputs to aid food production and ensure food sufficiency and security in the state.
Nasarawa approves date for school resumption
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has approved the re-opening of all schools in the state with effect from Monday, Jan. 18.
17 travellers burnt to death in Nasarawa auto crash
No fewer than 17 persons were burnt to death in a ghastly road accident in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
15 Doctors test positive to coronavirus in Nasarawa
15 doctors out of 139 doctors working in Nasarawa State Government Hospitals have tested positive to COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Nigeria now at tipping point – PTF
The Federal Government, yesterday, took stock of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic vis-a-vis the attitude of Nigerians to embracing safety precautions, and concluded that the country was now at a tipping point.
Minister: Two million Nigerians displaced by insurgency, banditry
The Federal Government has placed the number of people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, armed banditry in the North-West and communal clashes in the country at about two million.
President Buhari charges commission on lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja charged National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to play its roles adequately in the realisation of the government objective of lifting 100million Nigerians out of poverty.
Nigerian government flags off disbursement of N52 million to rural women in Nasarawa
The programme initiated in 2020 by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development commenced with disbursement of twenty thousand naira (N20,000) each, to the 2,600 beneficiaries.
Nasarawa: Kidnappers abduct 20, kill one, as police foil robbery
One person was reportedly killed, yesterday, with over 20 others abducted by gunmen along Mungi-Buga in Gwari-Gadabuke village, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Coronavirus: Nigerian government rules out lock-down for now
The Federal Government, yesterday, said that the economic and social implications may make it difficult for it to impose another lock-down in the country.
Police foil armed robbery attack in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack at Gidan Gambo community along Lafia-Shandam road with the attempt to rob unsuspecting commuters at about 10:45 on Sunday night, January the 3rd.
Police: 40 robbers,18 kidnappers arrested in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police said it arrested 40 armed robbers, prosecute 30, convicted 5 while 5 others were still under investigation between January and December last year.
NPFL: Nasarawa’s bright start a message to others – striker
Nasarawa united striker Hassan Adamu has stated that the back to back victories recorded by the Lafia-based side is a message to other teams in the league.
Nasarawa United want to win the NPFL title – skipper
The Solid Miners began their campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Wikki Tourists at the Lafia Township stadium and they will be looking to consolidate on the result against Heartland on Sunday.
Nasarawa governor appoints first female chief judge
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appointed Justice Aisha Bashir as Acting Chief Judge of the state to replace Justice Suleiman Dikko, who exited after attaining the statutory 65 years retirement age. The governor,...
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