By Blessing Odega Mr Nanbol Daniel (LP/Langtang North Central Constituency), member, Plateau State House of Assembly, has sponsored a bill for the government to fund and support faith-based health institutions.   Daniel presented the bill during the assembly’s plenary session on Wednesday in Jos.   The legislator stated that the faith-based health institutions have been…

By Thompson Yamput Dr. Ibrahim Sani Kaita, has commended the initiative of the Katsina state Governor Dr Umar Dikko Radda for the sharing of essential commodities to the elderly and vulnerable members of the society during the Ramadhan period. Speaking during a recent media parley, Dr Kaita said the program, which aims to alleviate the…

By Isaiah Eka The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has urged the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly to speedily pass the bill seeking to establish a university of education in the state. The Director, Mr Franklyn Isong, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Wednesday. It…

By Peter Amine Mr Ishaya Inuwa Durkwa, Executive Director for The International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ), recent outcry over the closure of schools in some northern Nigerian states for the observance of Ramadan should not be seen as the biggest concern. Inuwa, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four people in a lone accident involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi. The FRSC also said that  two persons were severely injured in the accident. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, confirmed the incidence  to the News Agency…

By Dorathy Aninge   Makurdi, March 4, 2025(NAN) The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has solicited more government funding and support for the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) board to deliver on its mandate.   The chapter’s Chairman, Dr Andrew Amine, made the appeal on Tuesday in Makurdi when the chapter hosted VCN…

By Thompson Yamput Residents of Kogi State are now required to pay for ground rent as part of the taxes paid to the State Government, a tax official announced on Tuesday. Alhaji Sule Enehe, Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGSIRS), made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ engagement on the implementation of the…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the flag-off of the dualization of sections two to four of the Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta expressway. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shadrach Sunday, TMV noted that the move has brought hope to motorists using the road…

By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has renewed its commitment to protect critical infrastructure and ensure disaster reduction in the state. The State Commandant, Mr Bashar Hussaini, said this on Monday during the commemoration of the 2025 International Civil Defence Day in Uyo. The News Agency of…