Nasarawa
11 Jun
Nasarawa United Football Club of Lafia, yesterday, became the first team at the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight Championship to gain promotion to the elite Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) when they defeated Sokoto United 2-1. Nasarawa United have been imperial at the championship holding at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium (The Cathedral), Enugu,…
11 Jun
The police have rescued three of the 30 passengers abducted along Nasarawa-Keffi road in Nasarawa State. The victims, who were travelling in
5 Jun
The wife of the Niger State Governor, Fatima Mohammed Umaru Bago, paid an unscheduled visit to two public hospitals in Minna at midnight
18 May
The Federal Government through the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, has donated relief materials to 1,000 victims of windstorms across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. There were recent cases of windstorms in some communities across the state which rendered many residents homeless with sources of livelihood destroyed. Speaking…
15 May
Some aggrieved members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) are calling for the resignation of the incumbent state chairman, Aliyu Bello. The APC in Nasarawa State is divided into two factions over who will become the state's next governor in 2027. The aggrieved faction claimed that the process that brought Bello as chairman did not…
3 Apr
Windstorm has claimed one life, injured several others and destroyed over 100 houses in Agbashi community in Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the Vice-Chairman of Doma council area, John Bako-Ari, said that the tragedy occurred on Tuesday. Bako-Ari said that…
13 Mar
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and Borno counterpart, Babagana Zulum, have pledged to make land available in their respective states for the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates programme of the Federal Government.
2 Feb
Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) has embarked on an Off-Grid Power Generation in Jigawa and Nasarawa states, as it endorsed a grant agreement to kick-start the multi-million project.
2 Jan
The Nasarawa State government says it plans to conduct an election for chairmen and councillors of the 13 local government councils in the state on Aug. 31. Mr Ayuba Wandai, the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), said this at a stakeholders’ meeting with officials of the State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on…
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A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the National Assembly to ensure a proper and efficient scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposals presented by President Bola Tinubu. Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market, is also the Director, Institute of Capital Market Studies at the Nasarawa State University Keffi. He said this in an interview…
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The Nasarawa State Government on Sunday arrested the manager of a lithium mining company for operating illegally in Kokona Local Government Area of the state. Mr Yakubu Kwanta, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, led a joint team of security agencies comprised of the Police, Department of Security Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has solicited the support of Traditional institutions in the campaign on safer roads and good driving culture among the motoring public. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Olowo of Owo land in Ondo on Sunday in Owo. The…
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Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to enhance nocturnal traffic monitoring and oversight in strategic areas. Consequently, LASTMA has mobilised more than 2,500 officers for the task. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Sunday in…
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The Federal Government has emphasised the need to improve the quality of care in healthcare facilities across the country and improve the experience of patients. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who disclosed this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, stated that there is a need to ensure that Nigerians get…
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Kaduna Police Command has assured citizens of the state of their safety during the Christmas celebration and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen security in every community. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Abdullahi, in a statement, affirmed the Command's unwavering commitment and readiness to maintain peace and order throughout the festive season. According to him, "proactive measures…
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The ancient city of Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was agog over the weekend as the umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide held its national convention on constitution review. Former IYC presidents, youth leaders, Zonal leaders, clan leaders, government functionaries, and lawmakers from Bayelsa and other…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been applauded for appointing people with diverse backgrounds from the South East. Former Zonal Anchor South East, Election Planning and Monitoring, APC/Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council 2023, Elton Onwu, in a statement, faulted the notions held in certain quarters that the appointments were skewed in favour of a particular state in…
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Following the stampede that claimed many lives in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians, saying that this is a direct consequence of the Federal Government's policies. According to CNPP, recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss…