Nasarawa State
Christmas: We are capable of meeting demands – rice millers
The Nasarawa State Chapter of Rice Millers and Dealers Association of Nigeria (RIMDAN) says it has enough local rice to meet demands of customers during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Experts: Nutrition survey will lead to improved quality healthcare
Research experts with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), have said that the National Nutrition and Health Survey, known as SMART, would lead to an improvement in quality healthcare services in the country.
Governor Sule, Senator Al-Makura deny friction over alleged inherited debts
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his predecessor, Sen. Umaru Al-Makura, have denied rumours of a rift between them over alleged inherited debt.
Federal government to establish College of Education for physically challenged in Nasarawa
The Federal Government has said that it is working out modalities for the establishment of a College of Education for the physically challenged persons at Gudi Station in Nasarawa State.
N18.9 billion debt: Governor Sule inherited a sick economy in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has raised alarm that he inherited huge debt from previous administration that is affecting the smooth running of his government.
Nasarawa PHCs in shambles despite $500,000 funding from Bill Gates
Primary Health Care centres across Nasarawa State are in a deplorable state, with most facilities ill-equipped and inadequately staffed, according to an investigation.
Kidnaped Abuja monarch released after N6.5 million ransom
The traditional ruler of Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Ibrahim Pada, who was kidnaped last Wednesday has been released.
Nigerian Army conducts race for students in Toto
The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade on Saturday organised a two kilometre race for students of secondary schools in Toto, Nasarawa State as parts of activities of Exercise Ayem Akpatuma 2.
NSCDC partners journalists to check fake news
The Nasarawa State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has on Friday pledged to partner with media practitioners to check fake news in the state.
MAP: Abuja Disco installs 50,000 meters despite investors’ tussle
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company on Wednesday announced that it had installed 50,000 meters since the commencement of the Meter Assets Provider regulation six months ago.
Dangote Group, Flour Mills get 60,000 hectares to set up industries in Nasarawa
Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State said on Wednesday that the state government would allocate 60, 000 hectares for the setting up of two industries by Dangote Group and the Flour Mills of Nigeria in Doma and Wamba communities.
N5.4 billion contracts up for grab as Nasarawa SUBEB opens bid
The Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has opened bid for the award of N5.4 billion contracts for construction of new school blocks.
NDPHC vows to boost power supply in Nasarawa
Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says it has concluded plans to boost power supply in Nasarawa State in the first quarter of next year when the Lafia 330/132kv substation project is completed.
Senator urges President Buhari not to open land borders yet
Senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Adamu Abdullahi, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to resist pressure on him to open the nation’s land borders for now.
Bauchi gets new police commissioner
A new Commissioner of Police has been deployed to the Bauchi State Police Command.
Gunmen injure three policemen in Katsina
Unidentified gunmen thought to be bandits on Monday attacked the residence of one Alhaji Sa’adu Dan Bagalo, 50, of Kofar Kudu, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted him.
10 hospital staff sacked for ‘stealing’ blood meant for patients
Ten staffers of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State have been dismissed for stealing donated blood meant for patients.
VAR cannot work in Nigerian football competitions for now – stakeholders
Some sports stakeholders in Nasarawa state on Thursday observed that the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in local football fixtures in the country would fail due to certain obvious reasons.
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Anthony Joshua thanks Nigerian envoy for inspiring him
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Rivers governor threatens to sack traditional ruler over ‘romance’ with Bayelsa governor
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on on leaders of Kalabari ethnic group inn the State to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, not to allow himself to be used by external forces to create disunity in the State.
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AGF: Why we’re investigating Sowore-DSS incident
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced investigation into the incident that happened between the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow protest, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Rohingya refugee crisis in key dates
The Myanmar military launched a ferocious crackdown against its Rohingya Muslim population in 2017, driving around 740,000 into neighbouring Bangladesh.
UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election
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Heartland end Plateau United unbeaten run, Akwa secure first win
League leaders Plateau United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season after going down to a 1-0 defeat against Heartland at the Okigwe Stadium on Sunday.
PDP asks President Buhari to fix the crisis in his house
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to put his house in order, saying that the public outburst by First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was another signal that the state house is in crisis.