Jigawa targets 1.7m children for polio immunisation
The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) says about 1.7 million children will be immunised against polio in the ongoing last round of 2017 immunisation across the state. Dr…
Benue govt. seals Unity bank over alleged tax evasion
Customers of Unity Bank Plc in Benue have continued to groan following the sealing of the bank’s premises by the state government over alleged tax default since May. The bank…
Why I called for international conference on Northeast – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday said he called for an international conference on the Northeast and the Boko Haram so as to raise funds for…
Out-of-school children in Sokoto drops by 50% – UNICEF
Mohammed Muhuiddin, the outgoing UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office for Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi , says that there is over 50 per cent decrease in number of out-of-school children in…
Non-payment of salaries: Buhari angry with state governors
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed concern on the growing complaints and agitations by workers in states over unpaid salaries and allowances, in spite of interventions by the Federal Government….
Buhari leaves for Turkey Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari is to depart for Istanbul, Turkey, on Wednesday, to participate in the ninth Summit of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) slated for Oct. 20. Members of…
Buhari orders military to stop killings in Plateau
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military and police to stop he killings in Plateau state after receiving reports of 20 deaths in a renewed reprisals.. The President expressed sadness…
Lack of marker pens halt immunisation in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Government on Monday suspended the polio immunisation exercise meant to commence across the 225 wards of its 21 local government areas due to lack of marker pens….
Cameroonian Gendarmes attack Nigerian Community, Injure Six
The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, said six residents of Danare community were shot by some Cameroonian gendarme from Bodam community during an invasion into the…
Death toll in Plateau killings hit 35
At least 35 people have been killed following attacks by gunmen on several villages in central Nigeria’s Plateau State, community leaders have said. The villagers said the gunmen were Fulani…