Kaduna State Commissioner of Health Commends Governor Uba Sani, Welcomes New Nursing and Midwifery Students
Kaduna, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, has lauded the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, for fostering an enabling environment for institutional growth and prioritizing the healthcare workforce. Hajiya Umma expressed her gratitude during the matriculation ceremony of the 2023/2024 National Diploma students in Nursing and Midwifery […]
Middle Belt Forum Announces Leadership Changes
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), the prominent umbrella organization representing the people of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, has announced significant changes to its National Working Committee (NWC). These adjustments were revealed by the Forum’s President, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, during an NWC meeting held on Tuesday. In a statement, Dr. Bitrus confirmed the promotion of Barrister […]
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NCC Directs Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks Over USSD Debt The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions. This directive, signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, was made public on Tuesday. It mandates the affected banks […]
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FG Says No End To National Grid Collapses In Nigeria The national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse due to the government’s inability to repair a crucial transmission line in northern Nigeria owing to persistent insecurity. This is according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who spoke during the 2025 budget defense session […]
Northern Nigeria, and Yoruba History – by Farooq Kperogi
By Farooq A. Kperogi My December 21, 2024, column titled “Kemi Badenoch’s Yoruba Identity Meets Inconvenient Truths,” where I set out to show that, contrary to Kemi Badenoch’s claim, the Yoruba and the “North” have had and still have a lot in common, hurt the ethnic susceptibilities of many Yoruba nationalists who misunderstood me as […]
Insecurity: Senator Lamido ETF conducts scholarship screening test for students who lost parents in bandits attack
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Senator Ibrahim Lamido( APC-Sokoto) Education Trust Fund at the weekend, conducted screening test and interview for scholarship awards to indigenous students from Sokoto East Senatorial District to study at the Maryam Abacha University, Kano. The students are those who lost their parents due to banditry across 8 local government areas […]
35 Days of Murder Near Kaduna City Still Unreported by Media
Fulani Ethnic Militia Unleashed Terror on Kajuru, Killing 40, Displacing 7,000 By Mike Odeh James (Kaduna) EXCLUSIVE TO TRUTHNIGERIA Fulani ethnic militia (FEM) unleashed terror on communities in Kajuru County [Local Governance Area], Kaduna State, killing 40, kidnapping 50, and displacing more than 7,000 TruthNigeria has learned. The attacks have left families shattered, homes destroyed, and […]
OurNigeria News Awards 2024: Adeosun, Mukokomani to Receive TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership
… Honouring Military Leadership The OurNigeria News Awards 2024 has announced Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun of Nigeria and Brigadier General Mike Mukokomani of Botswana as recipients of the esteemed TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership. The award recognises military leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication to peace, security, and […]
PDP Refutes Allegations by Governor Okpebholo, Accuses Him of Undermining Democracy in Edo
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly refuted recent allegations by Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing his claims as baseless, spurious, and an attempt to justify alleged attacks on local councils and the erosion of democracy in the state. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker […]
PROCYON RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SURMARY TUESDAY 7 JAN, 2025
EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers for Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has terminated the employment of 27 officers due to various fraudulent activities and misconduct. According to a statement released on Monday by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the dismissals were recommended by the Staff Disciplinary Committee and approved by the agency’s Chairman, Ola […]