By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi of Jigawa State has suspended Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, following allegations of a sex scandal brought forth by the Kano State Hisbah Board. This suspension…
For the third time in one week, the national grid collapsed again on Saturday. Power generation went off on Saturday morning around 8:16. Recall that the grid tripped off on Monday and on Tuesday when it was being restored. Our…
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. In an interview withnewsmen on Saturday in Kaduna, the Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, said…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has addressed concerns surrounding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, prompted by recent payment platform upgrades by Nigerian financial institutions. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap said this in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned the public against the use of ihe substandard and uncertified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders. The SON in a statement by its management on Saturday, spoke following the news of the CNG…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Friday said that the ongoing reforms by the Federal Government would improve the country’s economy. The minister gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Chambers of…
The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja , said the Army Headquarters will sustain efforts to upgrade existing equipment and procure new platforms for the Artillery Corps to boost its operational capabilities. The COAS stated this at the closing…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern about the potential economic toll of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) If left unchecked. The WHO said that the situation could cause Nigeria and low income countries a reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says the inauguration of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC), will build the capacity of youths and women. The minister made this known at the inauguration…
By Matthew Denis The Federal Government in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched two pivotal strategic documents the second Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (AMR NAP) and the National Genomics Surveillance Strategy on Friday. Speaking during the event in Abuja,…
