The Federal Government has began disbursement of N133 milllion to 133,762 beneficiaries under the Household Upliftment Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT) in Jigawa. Newsmen reports that the programme also known as Household Uplifting Programme (HUP) is one of the four social…
Dr Dasuki Arabi , Director General of Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has underscored the need for adherence to policies by governments at all levels, to promote transparency and accountability. Arabi made the call with other members of the…
The Police Command in Ekiti, on Thursday, justified the dismissal of a Police Constable, Miss Olajide Omolola, who reportedly got pregnant, in alleged violation of subsisting police rules and regulation. Reports said that Omolola, attached to Iye-Ekiti police station in…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has condoled with his Delta counterpart, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa over the death of his father, Authur Okowa. The senior Okowa, who hailed from Owa-Alero in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta, reportedly died…
The National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA) has assured the U.S. government of eradication of criminals and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The Chairman of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said this when he received the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Leonard…
The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has called on the Federal Government to review the retirement age of health professionals from 60 to 65 years. Mr Biobelemonye Josiah, National President, MHWUN, made the call at the 9th…
An 18-year-old boy, Muhammad Abubakar, on Thursday, appeared before an Upper Area Court, Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing a man. The defendant, of Kado Bimbo, across Gwarinpa expressway, Abuja, was charged with joint act, criminal force, assault and causing hurt.…
The Federal Government says Amnesty International (AI) is becoming an irritant with disinformation and double standard and will soon lose its respect and credibility. The government said this position in response to the AI allegation of cover up in the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Command, said it arrested no fewer than 3,187 traffic offenders during its “30 days operation zero tolerance” in the state. The Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, said this in an interview with…
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, would graduate 421 students from its previous academic session, out of which 32 made First Class Honours, according to the Vice-Chancellor of the school, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku. Ichoku, who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday, in…
