By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination on the attraction of global attention to Nigerian-made Gold. The permanent secretary federal ministry of Mines and Steel Development Dr Olunwatoyin Akinlade stated this during a one-day stakeholders engagement workshop on the establishment of a downstream international Gold Souk in Kano. she said the […]
By Gloria Abutu Media professionals have been charged to practice responsible journalism by communicating the truth at all times. The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Reverend Stephen Dami Mamza gave the charge during the Holy mass to commemorate the 57th World Day of Social Communications at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Damilu, Yola. Speaking […]
By Khadija Aliyu Journalists and relevant stakeholders, converged in Kano for a town hall meeting, on anti corruption and promoting good governance in Nigeria. The town hall meeting tagged: strengthening investigative data driven journalism in the fight against corruption in local languages in Nigeria; was organized as part of advocacy through investigative […]
By Jawati Friday The Institute for Media and Society, has charged media organizations to produce contents that are inclusive and carries all segments of the society along. The Institute gave the charge at a two today capacity building workshop it organized For the Media in collaboration with European Union held in Yola, Adamawa State. […]
By Dauda Iliya The Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Umar Hashidu and Board Members of North East Development Commission NEDC have formally assumed office on acting capacity pending confirmation of the Senate. This is sequel to President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive for the immediate resumption of the management, in order not to create leadership […]
By Muhammed Jamil Abubakar The Federal Government has inaugurated the 40 Megawatts Dadin Kowa multipurpose hydroelectric dam in Gombe State. Performing the inauguration President Muhammadu Buhari said the power station would be remedied to a significant extent. The President who was represented by the Minister of Water Resources, Engr Sulaiman Adamu said the dam […]
By Shekara Anthony The vice Chancellor, Modibbo Adama University Yola, Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur, says Climate Change is one of the key drivers of farmers herders crisis in Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor stated this at a Seminar on Cross Border Pastoralism, Environmental Change, and Farmer-Herder Relations in Adamawa State at the Centre For Peace and […]
By Abubakar Ibrahim The Annual Quarter Guard Inter Brigade Corporal and Below Competition of the Nigerian Army has closed on Thursday with the winners receiving trophies and accolades. The closing ceremony of the competition that had participants from 6 different brigades in the country held at the military cantonment Gibson Jalo in Yola. The competition […]
By Alkasim Bala The Yobe state Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corp Hajiya Hafsat Yarima says the scheme within fifty years of its existnce, has played significant role in mentoring youth and promoting unity among Nigerians. Hajiya Hafsat Yarima stated this at a golden jubilee anniversary lecture and Award ceremony organised by the […]
By Babangida Galleon As the rainy season sets in, residents of Adamawa state living in flood prone areas have been advised to relocate to safer grounds. The Director, waste management and pollution control department, Adamawa state ministry of environment, Eskwaya Danfulani gave the advice in an interview with Fombina News in Yola. The Director, […]