World Environmental Day: UNICEF, Sokoto govt plant 1m trees against environmental challenges

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Sokoto state government in collaboration with the United Nations Children and Education Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled 1 million tree seedlings plantation project to save the environment against climate, desertification and droughts related challenges in the state. The project which consist of over 70% economic trees will be piloted by a 32 […]

ANRiN’s Efforts Revitalize 30,000 Malnourished Children in Kaduna: Official

By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna Nigeria, 5 June 2024.  …The ANRiN project has successfully reached over four million beneficiaries in the past three years. Ms. Muhammad-Idris made this announcement during a one-day stakeholders’ debriefing workshop on Tuesday in Zaria, Kaduna State, highlighting the project’s role in managing cases of severe malnutrition among children.

Stakeholders Social Protection Management Information System Capacity Building For Effective Monitoring & Evaluation OF Social Protection Policy.

Stakeholders in Kaduna have developed a governance framework for the integrated Social Protection Management Information System (SP MIS) launched early in March 2024, aimed at strengthening accountability mechanisms so that social protection programmes are coordinated; ensuring that poor and vulnerable citizens in Kaduna have access to health services, education, and a life of dignity. The […]

What is the Minimum Wage in Nigeria.

By Izielen Agbon In the Nigeria, I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage to have a decent life and provide for your families – President Bola Tinubu 2023.   In 2023, President Bola Tinubu made a […]

OGUN STATE POLICE ALERT RESIDENTS TO NEW KIDNAPPING TACTICS AND IDENTIFY HOTSPOTS

The Ogun State Police Command has issued a warning to residents to be aware of a new tactic used by kidnappers to target their victims. According to the Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, kidnappers are now laying siege at victims’ gates and attacking when they are about to enter their homes. A manhunt has been […]

BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT FLAGS OFF MAJOR RURAL ROADS IN KWANDE AND BURUKU LGAs.

By Peter Jatau …Tiza inspects ongoing road constructions in Gboko LGA. The honorable Commissioner for Works, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime Orya on Thursday , 30th May, 2024 on behalf of the Benue State government officially flagged off the construction of Manyam – Unongo Village – Adikpo (23km) and Tyowanye – Uga […]

BAT led govt unprecedented in one year, working to consolidate results- Senator Yari

By Suleiman Adamu ,Sokoto Former Zamfara state governor and Senator , Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s APC led government has done appreciably well in one year. Yari who spoke on the sidelines in Sokoto on Saturday shortly after inaugurating the distribution of 46 vehicles (Buses) and 10 others to religious purchased by the […]

Zamfara people in disturbing security, hunger, depressed situations – Group alleges

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A socio-political group under the auspices of Zamfara Progressive Movement for Peace and Development(ZAPPDE) has raised the alarm decrying how people of the state are left to suffer despite having elected representatives at the state federal and states levels. According to the group which also expressed dismay at the state governor’s […]

Media Commits To Better Coverage On Disability Issues

…As journalist seeks deeper understanding of reporting disability. Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria – June 1, 2024 Concerned media organizations and the Organization of Persons with Disability (OPD) convened at the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) Secretariat in Kaduna to address the challenges and shortcomings in media coverage of issues affecting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The […]