Pensioners Receive #9.4bn This Year In Jigawa
Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme has disbursed over 9 point 4 billion naira to 2,146 retirees as pension and other benefits this year. The Executive Secretary, Alhaji…
Nigeria Loses $5bn In Gold Smuggling
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) to further ensure probity and best practices in the mining sector by providing a six-month progress report…
Christiano Ronaldo’s Statue In India Sparks Debate
A newly unveiled statue of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is dividing opinion in India, BBC reports. Placed in the western Goa state, where football is hugely popular, officials hope…
Ghana To Jail Religious Leaders With Negative Prophecies
Ghanaian government has warned religious groups to desist from communicating dooms prophecies during New Year messages or risk a jail term of five years. A statement by the Ghana Police…
Work Resumes In Niger After Public Holidays
Work resumes through out Niger state after the two days public holidays declared by Federal Government for the celebration of Christmas. Our Correspondent in Minna reports that banks, government offices…
Jigawa Pension Board Pays Over N480m To 209 Beneficiaries
Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board says it has paid over 483,888,000 naira to 209 retirees for the month of December, 2021. The Executive Secretary of the…
Peace FM: Radio Nigeria Staff Urged To Promote Peace In Their Reportage
Staff of Radio Nigeria Peace Fm have been charged to produce content that will promote peace and development, as the state is recovering from more than decade-long insurgency. General Manager…
NSCDC Arrests Bandits In Gusau
Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has confirmed arrest of three suspected bandits who fled from Magami area as a result of heavy security presence. The Public Relation Officer Mr.…
7 Die In Niger Boat Mishap
Boat mishap in Zhigiri community of Shiroro local government council in Niger state has claimed the lives of seven persons. The accident occoured when villagers were heading to Dinaweto a…