ASUU laments delay in renegotiation of Union-FGN 2009 Agreement
By Gami Tadanyigbe Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has lamented the delay in the renegotiation of its 2009 agreement with the federal government, noting specifically that the “despite the…
Football Trials: Nasarawa Speaker sponsors 13 players to Ghana
“… it’s first of its kind in the history of Kokona LG, says Coach Bawa…” Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, is sponsoring 13 football players…
Senate Committee on Anti-corruption & Financial Crimes pledges to increase EFCC budget allocation
The Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes has expressed determination to increase budgetary allocation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to effectively carry out its anti-graft obligation.…
Violent extremism requires nuanced, adaptable solutions- UNDP
Mr Matthew Alao, Team Lead, Governance, Peace, and Security Unit, United nation Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has described violent extremism as a complex, multifaceted problem that required equally nuanced and…
Nassarawa Eggon Council boss inspects council facilities, warns staff against absenteeism, indiscipline
The Executive Chairman of Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Council, Hon Iliya Ibn-Aliyu, has expressed concern over absenteeism and indiscipline among staff of the council. This, the council boss said, was…
Group to Reuters: Apologise to Nigerian military over false allegation
By Sumaila Ogbaje A Human Rights advocacy group, Women Concerns, has called on Reuters News Agency to apologise to the Nigerian military over unsubstantiated allegations of forced abortion in its…
Nigeria needs forest guards to safeguard ‘ungoverned territories’- NHFSS DCG
By Sumaila OgbajeDr John Mecthie, the Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence), Nigerian Hunter and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), has called for transition of forest guards” into a National Security Service to strengthen…
With God, Nigeria can overcome challenges—GTBCI pastor
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA pastor with the Good Tidings Bible Church International (GTBCI), Mike Ogoro, has called on Nigerians to believe God to overcome the current challenges…
Convocation Lecture: Oncologist calls for graduates empowerment for global citizenship
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof.King-David Yawe, a Consultant Surgical Oncologist, University of Abuja, has called for the empowerment of graduates with skills to navigate a complex global landscape. Yawe made the…
Widows: NGO empowers 102 in Abuja
As part of its social responsibility, Halal Children’s Home, an NGO, has distributed stable food items to 102 widows in Lugbe community, Abuja. The organisation’s President, Mrs Ramatu Abubakar, explained…