Sokoto State Pilgrims To Refund Hajj Deposit
Cov/Nasiri Malali, Sokoto Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has directed the state Pilgrims Welfare Agency to refund deposits made by intending pilgrims in the state. In a statement signed…
Court Sentences Farouk Lawan To 7 years Over $3m Bribe
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory FCY has sentenced the former Chairman House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Petroleum Subsidy, Farouk Lawan to seven years in prison. The…
President Buhari Approves FG’s Team To Engage Twitter Over Suspension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service…
Senate Confirms Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya As Chief Of Army Staff
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the Joint…
Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval Of 2021 Supplementary Budget Of N895.8bn
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday submitted a supplementary appropriation bill of N895.842,465,917 billion as supplementary budget to the Senate for the 2021 fiscal year. The bill was transmitted with a…
Twitter Activities Contravenes Constitution, Minister Tells NASS
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the activities of the online platform Twitter contravenes the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and international laws. The Minister stated this…
Kano To Construct 58 Toilets To Tackle Open Defecation
From Abdullahi Jalaludeen Kano state government says plans are under way to construct fifty eight toilets as parts of its efforts to tackle open defecation. The State Commissioner for Environment…
NOA, UNICEF Partner NPC On Birth Registration In Jigawa
COV/USMAN MZ, JIGAWA Jigawa State Office of the National Orientation Agency NOA in collaboration with UNICEF Kano field office and National Population Commission NPC has on Tuesday organized a one…
Nigeria Police Academy Commissions 418 ASPs
News by Abdullahi Jalaludeen President Mohammad Buharis has reassured of his administration commitment in ensuring adequate security and welfare of Nigerians. The President stated this during the passing out parade…
UniJos Senate Nominates Professor Ejikeme As Acting Vice-Chancellor
From Josiah Buzun The Senate of the University of Jos has recommended the nomination of Professor Gray Goziem Ejikeme to serve as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University. Professor Ejikeme’s nomination…