Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has applauded Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the ongoing massive renovation, reconstruction and upgrade of facilities at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, the State capital. Hon Usman Labaran Shafa, Chairman, House Committee on Health and member representing Toto/Gadabuke constituency gave the commendation when he led members of the…
The Commissioner, Nasarawa State Ministry of Education, Hajiya. Fatu Jemaita Sabo, says on Wednesday that the state government would commence the payment of salaries of 2,250 newly employed teachers this month. The Commissioner said was to ensure optimal productivity, enhance standard of education and to improve on the lives of the newly employed teachers. Sabo…
Amidst coronavirus pandemic, #EndSARS protest and unfavourable economic situation in the country, Kogi State Government has defied all that and has begun second phase of grading of the 500 Unit, Ganaja Federal Road to ease the sufferings of motorists passing through the dilapidated road. State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engineer Abubakar Sadiq Ohere…
Yahaya Idris, Lokoja. The Egbira National Students Association, ENSA, Federal University Lokoja chapter has been described as next crop of leadership in Nigeria which the nation will be looking up to in near future. President of the Egbira National Students Association (ENSA) Comrade Umar Abdulsalam has led other members of the Association on a…
The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Monday played host to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Ile-Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, during which he appealed to the youths protesting all over Nigeria in respect of the #ENDSARS to Retreat and allow for discussions between them and the government…
In a statement by Austine Elemue, Special Assistant on Media, said the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners have bestowed the Envoy Extraordinary award on the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, for her meritorious service to the institute in particular and the nation at large. Presenting the award to the minister at the…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila says he will not sign the 2021 Appropriation Bill if compensation for victims of police brutality is not captured. Gbajabiamila said this while addressing members of the house at Tuesday’s plenary in Abuja. The speaker also said that the budget must meet the reasonable…
In an efforts to return normalcy to the nation, The Senate has called on President General Muhammadu Buhari to immediately address the nation on End SARS protests. The Red Chamber of the National Assembly said a presidential speech would give Nigerians an insight of the government’s efforts and actions. The demand followed a point…
A young Nigerian who was caught wielding a knife at the embattled #EndSARS protest ongoing in Nigeria has revealed that he was paid to take it to the protest grounds. According to the yet-to-be-identified youngster during an interrogation, he was given 500 naira including his partner to take knives to the venue where the…
Following the Lekki attack in Lagos State, Former US Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and the Nigerian Army to stop the killing of young protesters in the country. The wife of former US President, Bill Clinton, said, “I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday morning, visited protesters injured at the Lekki tollgate area on Tuesday evening. The governor, who was at some of the hospitals where #EndSARS protesters rushed their injured after they were attacked, said “forces beyond our direct control have moved to make dark notes in our history.” He said,…
Dr. Godwin Maduka is a renowned medical doctor who specializes in anaesthesiology. He is the founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute in the United States and one of the most rated pain management doctors in the world. He spoke with journalists recently and bare his mind on the state of the nation. Excerpts: Q: On…
Following the endless protest stage by Nigerian youths the United States Government, yesterday said it is shutting down it’s embassy in Lagos State for two days owing to the ongoing nationwide protest in the country. It also warned its citizens in Nigeria to be wary of the protest in the country by being vigilante…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has described the #EndSARS protests across the country by Nigerian youths as more of politics than reality designed to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari by some selfish politicians. The Governor advised those eyeing President Muhammadu Buhari’s seat to wait till 2023 rather than applying selfish tactics…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Christian worshippers in Kogi were on Monday evening attacked by persons suspected to be armed thugs who allegedly stormed Dunamis International church Ayingba . Eye witnesses report that the pastor was striped naked and beaten to stupor, while three other worshippers were allegedly kidnapped. According to reports, the thugs allegedly led…
Yahaya Idris, Lokoja. A famous grassroot Woman Politician in Kogi Local Government Area of the State, Hajiya Rakiya Ali Bullet has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman Kogi State Civil Service Commission, Hon. Alhaji Chief (Barr) Muhammed Tanko Musa Osuku. Hajiya Bullet in a statement made available to Global Times Nigeria in Lokoja, the…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja. The Permanent Secretary of the Kogi State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji S. O Muhammed on Monday received the newly appointed Chairman and members of the Commission ably led by a former Administrator of Kogi Local Government Area, one time Senior Special Assistant on LG and Chieftaincy Affairs to Governor Yahaya…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology, has assured tertiary institutions of support for improved standard of education and the overall development of the state. Hon Daniel Ogazi (APC-Kokona East), the Chairman of the committee gave the assurance on Monday in Lafia when the management of the state College of…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Health, has assured the state government of effective collaboration in order to boost health man power development for effective service delivery and the overall development of the state. Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Usman Labaran Shafa and member representing Toto/Gadabuke Constituency made this known when he led…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has commenced oversight function of Minsitries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with an assurance of continued partnership with the executive in order to boost grassroots development across the state. Hon Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs gave the assurance on Monday in…
