Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday in Abuja, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-storey building …
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Kano State Govt advises Dangote varsity students to shun drug abuse
The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, has advised students of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, to avoid drug abuse.This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information, Ministr…
Read MoreRape victim asks others to take action against gender-based violence
Victims of rape and other forms of gender-based violence have been asked d to report to the relevant authorities to get help and justice.Ms Elizabeth Bumkeng, a victim of rape and author, made the call at her book launch in Abuja on Saturday.The book i…
Read MoreFlooding: Nasarawa Govt to demolish structures on water ways
The Nasarawa State Government has said it will demolish structures built on water ways as part of measures to prevent flooding.Mr Yakubu Kwanta, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on…
Read MorePWDs appeal to C’ River Govt to conduct LG polls
Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), under the auspices of TAF Africa, an NGO, has appealed to the Government of Cross River to fix a date for Local Government Election in the state.This was disclosed by Dr. Jake Epelle, Convener, TAF Africa, on Sa…
Read MorePolice confiscate 820 cartons of suspected fake, expired drugs in Kano
The Police Command in Kano on Saturday said it confiscated 820 cartons of suspected fake and expired drugs at Malam Kato Market in Fage Local Government Area of the state.In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in…
Read MorePalliative: Zulum donates N30,000 to each NYSC member in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced the donation of N36 million to be shared at N30,000 each to the 1,215 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state.A statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media a…
Read MoreWe’ve spent N7.6bn on Gombe ultra-modern motor park – Gov. Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says the state government has so far spent N7.6 billion on constructing and equipping the ultra-modern motor park in the state.Yahaya stated this while inspecting facilities at the park on Saturday.He queried the contra…
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