Sokoto procures 3,650 metric tonnes of water treatment chemicals worth N657m
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto In its bid to ensure and sustain adequate supply of potable water within the metropolis and environs, Sokoto State Water Board said it has conclude plans for the procurement of 3650 metric tonnes of water treatment chemicals at the cost of N657 million. The board’s General Manager, Engr. Ahmed Moyi Tambuwal who […]
N36m fraud: Shehu Sani storms JAMB HQ with snake charmers
Olaleye Aluko with agency report The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Shehu Sani, on Tuesday stormed the headquarters of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, with snake charmers. The senator also seized the opportunity to present JAMB with snake repellant chemicals. Sani said the visit was […]
Boko Haram: Shekau now disguises as woman, says Army
The Nigerian Army says credible information indicates that factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, now dresses as a woman in an effort to escape from the Theatre of Operation. Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday, said Shekau could no longer bear the heat and had […]
FG: Don’t spread fear, violence on social media
by Isiaka Wakili The Federal Government has cautioned against the use of social media as a platform for spreading fear, hatred and violence. Information Minister Lai Mohammed said this in Abuja yesterday at the public presentation of the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism. The minister, who noted that […]
Kebbi Govt. Spends N2bn on Water Supply in 2017
The Kebbi State Government said it had spent over N2 billion on the provision of potable and safe drinking water in 2017 to safeguard the health of the people against water borne diseases. The Commissioner of Water Resources and Rural Development, Alhaji Bala Kangiwa, stated this while defending the ministry’s budget for 2018 before the […]
NHIS Workers, MHWUN Welcomes Reinstated NHIS Boss
Some workers of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Monday pledged to support their reinstated Executive Secretary, Prof. Usman Yusuf, to reposition the scheme. The workers staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of NHIS in support of Yusuf under the aegis of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Medical […]
Defunct CPC former guber candidate, Magaji Gusau refutes marginalisation claims, says’ its relevance seeking’ cgtcjtf
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto A Sokoto major stakeholder in the defunct CPC , Ibrahim Magaji Gusau on Tuesday dislodged the marginalisation claims last weekend by Professor Muhammad Lawal Bashir saying his (Bashir) position was a calculated attempt to discredit the Sokoto state government and the Federal Republic of Nigeria led by the All Progressives Congress. […]
Poacher hunted and eaten by pride of lions that left only his head behind National Park in South Africa.
The attack occurred close to Kruger By Ben Skipper A man believed to be a poacher was attacked and eaten by a pride of lions close to Kruger National Park in South Africa. Police revealed there was little left of the man’s body when it was discovered over the weekend. The remains were found at […]
Herdsmen/Farmers violence: SOKAD kicks against non inclusion of Kaduna on NEC visiting panel
KADUNA – The People of Southern Kaduna in Diaspora (SOKAD) has described as, “deficient of logic and reason” the non inclusion of Kaduna state by the sub-committee of the National Economic Council (NEC) set up to visit frontline States suffering from herdsmen versus farmers violence. While praising the Federal government for the initiative, SOKAD maintained […]
Oxfam sex worker scandal: ‘Ashamed’ deputy chief executive quits over Haiti revelations
Penny Lawrence resigns over claims workers used prostitutes following major 2010 earthquake. Admits concerns were previously raised about the behaviour of senior staff in Haiti and Chad. By Ewan Palmer Oxfam’s deputy chief executive has resigned after admitting the charity “failed to act” over concerns about two of its staff members’ behaviour in the wake of […]