By Shekara Anthony The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s university system is critical to strengthening national defence and building long term strategic resilience. He made this known while delivering a convocation lecture at the combined convocation ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University, held at its main campus in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will commence on May 4, 2026, with a total of 960 pilgrims expected to participate in the exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, disclosed this after a […]
By Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative, describing it as a timely and strategic step toward strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and accelerating economic diversification. Speaking during the national launch held in Kano, Senator Remi Tinubu said the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope […]
By Babangida Galleon The Adamawa state government says it has received 300, 000 bottles of Azithromycin for the second round of mass administration to children from zero to fifty-nine months. The Commissioner of health and Human Services, Felix Tangwami stated this during the flag off of the second round of the campaign in collaboration […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Adamawa State Command, has intercepted one hundred and seven irregular migrants residing unlawfully within the state. Parading the suspected migrants, the Comptroller of Immigration, Adamawa State Command, Sani Sule Jega, disclosed that the interception followed coordinated surveillance and intelligence operations carried out across identified locations […]
By Ibrahim Shuaibu Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in aviation safety, scoring 91.4 percent in the latest audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO. The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. Mr Keyamo said the improved rating marks a […]
By Khadijah Aliyu Tarauni Local Government Area has carried out a large-scale livestock vaccination campaign, providing free treatment and preventive services to herders across the area. The exercise, which covered Baso Dantsinke settlement, Idris Abubakar settlement, and Muhammad Loga area (Unguwa Uku ‘Yan Awaki), targeted major cattle diseases including Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), as well […]
By Khadijah Aliyu The Federal Government has described the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative, as a people-centred and non-political programme designed to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and commercialisation by connecting inventors, researchers, and investors. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this while briefing journalists ahead of the […]
By Ifeoma Nwovu The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce aimed at driving grassroots development and improving socio-economic conditions across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The initiative, endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will promote community-driven interventions tailored to local needs. Under the plan, each ward will work […]
By Hassan Hussain The Federal Government has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Led Development Fund to drive grassroots development across the Country’s 8,804 wards. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also sanctioned the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to coordinate the initiative, aimed at accelerating socio-economic improvements nationwide. In a statement […]