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By Folasade Akpan Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, on Thursday in Abuja, assumed office as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), promising to improve the welfare of staff and corps members. Nafiu, while taking over from his predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Yu’shau Ahmed, stated that the core of his mandate was to provide transparent and…

By Emmanuel Antswen   The National Executive Council of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has approved the nomination of Mr Vitalis Tarnongu as its coordinator in Benue.   The nomination is contained in a letter signed by Mr Sheriff Balogun, FACAN National President, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the remarkable progress in Nigeria’s oil sector, particularly in the significant increase in rig count from 19 to 40, with projections reaching 50. In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Afolabi Josiah, it argued that the…

By Blessing Odega A member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Mark Na’ah (APC/Jos North West), has called on the state government to declare a state of emergency in the water sector.   Na’ah made the call in a notice of motion during the assembly plenary on Wednesday in Jos.   The lawmaker…

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…