By Miriam Humbe Benue is the seventh State recommended in the first phase for construction of 1,000 housing units. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume said this on Sunday in his home State, Benue during a homecoming event. Senator Akume said that the building constructions would be done in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise. The SGF said: “This has nothing to do with politics. It has everything to do with the economic realities. Some people’s homes were destroyed. “It is in good faith and it is in the interest of those who were…
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By Miriam Humbe Homecoming Reception in honour of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, fnim, CON, on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 at the City Bay, Makurdi, Benue State. Makurdi Golf and Country Club immortalised the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, named Hole 10 after him as part of activities to mark his 70th Birthday Celebration in Makurdi, Benue State on Sunday, 24th December, 2023.
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) on Sunday, predicted a three-day dust haze especially across the north and other parts of the country. NiMet therefore advised airline operators to get updated weather reports from the Agency for effective planning in their operations. NiMet also advised people with Asthma and other respiratory issues to take adequate precautions in view of the present weather situations. The weather Agency again, told the public to take necessary precautions. According to NiMet’s prediction, Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5km is expected over the Northern region, the North Central and the Inland…
By Nana Musa Mrs Miriam Nshile, the founder, Women Solidarity Initiative Development (WOSID), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has donated food items and pesticides to some groups of women farmers. Nshile on Saturday, said that the goodwill in distribution to the widows and orphans was in the warm spirit of Christmas. She urged well-meaning Nigerians, stakeholders, and the government to support the women as they deserve all the assistance they can get to survive. Miriam Nshile said: “We want the government to support these hard working women who have nothing to show for their hard work. “They usually borrow farming equipment…
The Federal government on Friday, declared December 25th, 26th and January 1st as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in Abuja. A statement signed by the Director overseeing office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Peter Egbodo said, the Minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the festive occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, patience peace and righteousness that His…
We are deeply concerned about the recent illegal killings of elephants and other wildlife species across the country which involves the killing of two elephants by the military in Kala Balge, Borno State at the instance of a Local Government Chairman and the killing of another elephant by a Professor from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The Ministry also received similar unpleasant information on the killing of two booted eagles that migrated all the way from Europe but met their deaths in both Kebbi and Sokoto States. Efforts are being made by my Ministry to retrieve the transmitters attached…
By Miriam Humbe The Police Recruitment Board has approved January 8th as the date for the commencement of screening for successful applicants for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Police Service Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. The Board met on Thursday at the Corporate Headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Jabi, Abuja and took several decisions in respect of the next stages of the recruitment exercise. At the close of the Recruitment Portal early in December, 416, 270 Nigerian youths were…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, heartily felicitates with Christian faithfuls and residents of the State on the forth coming Christmas and New year Celebration. A statement signed on Friday by the PPRO, DSP Rahman Nansel said that the CP has deployed 4,500 Police operatives to the nooks and crannies of the State in order to ensure public safety throughout the yuletide. The deployment is characterised by visibility policing at all worship centers and recreational facilities, high security presence shall be maintained on the highways to ensure safety of travelers and undercover…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) generated over N56 billion in the year 2023. Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera said this on Thursday at a strategic media engagement in Abuja. Themed: “Reflections on the Road So Far, and Road Ahead”, the EVC said that 90 percent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was obtained through payment of penalties by defaulting companies in the country. He said that the FCCPC remitted N22.4billion to the federal government. The Executive Vice Chairman was appointed at the helm of affairs in the FCCPC, then known as…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), on Thursday, inaugurated its sixth Governing Board at the Federal Ministry of Works Conference Room, Abuja. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi who inaugurated the Governing Board congratulated the appointed Board Members on their selection by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. FERMA’s Director of Communications/Public Relations, Mrs Maryam M. Sanusi said this in a statement. The Minister emphasized the pivotal role of the Board in advancing FERMA’s mandate and aligning with the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda for road infrastructure. Highlighting the administration’s commitment to addressing road challenges, Sen. Umahi revealed President Tinubu’s approval of…
The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, Shehu Umar Nadada has directed operatives of the Command to go after vehicles with covered number plates. DSP Rahman Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) made this known in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command on Thursday. The statement said that this was in line with the directives of the Inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Ebetokun on illegal covering of number plates. The Commissioner of Police said that, the use of covered number plates is capable of misleading the security personnel and gives easy…
The Director General/ CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Wednesday, hosted the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Chief Obiora Okonkwo. He was on a courtesy visit to NiMet headquarters in Abuja. Chief Obiora Okonkwo was accompanied by his Director of Administration, Mr. Linus Awute. The United Nigeria Airlines boss said he was in NiMet to pay courtesy visit and congratulate a bosom friend. He said: “I am very delighted and happy that such a person of this calibre is given opportunity to prove himself. I have no doubt that he would bring the necessary leadership…