Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has disbursed N80 billion for the construction for new institutions in Zaria, Kaduna State which include the construction of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery to address shortages of human resources in the health sector. Other three institutions to be constructed include Federal College of Education, Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies. Performing the ground breaking ceremony for the institutions in Zaria on Sunday, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives said the projects, which has 18 months completion period would gulp N80 billion. He said the instructions were established…

Agency Report The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says it has deployed over 42,000 regular and special marshals for effective traffic management before, during and after the yuletide nationwide. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this in commemoration of the ’ember months’ special patrol operations on Sunday in Abuja. Mohammed said that the Corps’ had commenced its annual 30-day end-of-the-year special operation slated for Sunday, December 15 to Wednesday, December 15. He said that all sector and zonal commanding officers across the country have been directed to ensure proper supervision of the personnel deployed for the exercise. He…

Safiu Kehinde Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reopened the Kidandan market in Giwa Local Government Area which was abandoned for years owing to the recurring insecurity. The Governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Sani Kila on Sunday, said that reopening of the market marked the beginning of the return of peace and stability to the local government. Speaking at Kidandan village, the governor said, ‘’Peace is an invaluable asset. It is the key to progress and development. ‘’Conflict destroys, while peace builds. I am happy that after the milestone we recorded in Birnin Gwari, Giwa…

Agency Report The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says 19.2 million citizens have enrolled into health insurance scheme surpassing its 2024 target Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General, NHIA, disclosed this in Abuja, at a Universal Health Coverage (UHC ), day commemoration roundtable to reflect on Nigeria’s UHC quest, identify challenges, and chart a course of action. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the roundtable was part of the activities lined up for the commemoration of the 2024 UHC Day It was to reflect on Nigeria’s UHC quest, identify challenges, and chart a course of action. Ohiri said this feat…

Safiu Kehinde Former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has threatened to sue an online media, Daily Excessive, over alleged fake report of his comment against President Bola Tinubu. This was made known in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, in Abuja on Sunday evening. The online platform was alleged to have published a report quoting the former governor to have said, while in court, that he would reveal to the world how President Tinubu became Nigerian president. Ohiare said the report was not only misleading, “but a confirmation of how unintelligent some unrelenting detractors…

Agency Report Stakeholders in the housing sector have called for reforms like property tax to address the growing issue of unoccupied houses, and tax relief to encourage developers to build more houses. The stakeholders said this at the 6th Edition of the African Housing Awards organised by the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) in Abuja. They said that the reforms would aid in tackling the nation’s housing deficit. The Convener of Award, Festus Adebayo, said that property tax could encourage property owners to either sell or rent out their vacant properties thereby reducing the number of unused houses. Adebayo, who…

Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility ranges of 1km to 3km. It anticipated localised visibility of less than 1km throughout the forecast period. ”The North central and inland cities of the South are expected to be in dust haze with visibility ranges of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period. “Hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the coastal parts of the country throughout the…

Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 237 suspected terrorists have been convicted and given various sentences ranging from life imprisonment to death sentence. This is contained in a statement from the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Sunday in Abuja. The centre said the Federal Government has achieved a major milestone in its unwavering campaign against terrorism, including Boko Haram insurgency, IPOB insurrection, and banditry by securing conviction of more than 200 terrorists successfully prosecuted during the just-concluded Phase Six Terrorism Trials held at the Kainji Detention Facility from 9th to 13th…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has on Sunday set 29th January to 29th July, 2025 as a transitional period to keep its doors open to Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, declared this while reading the Communique at the end of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, in Abuja. He said the authority had taken note of the notification by the three countries of their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS. He said authorities acknowledged that in…

Safiu Kehinde Sokoto State Female Education Board is set to partner with Greenmedia Digital Academy, a non-profit making organisation to train 500 female students on digital and life enhancing skills. The Board’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Mustapha Namakka, disclosed this on Sunday at the graduation of 35 students who underwent free training scheme organised by the organisation. Namakka said the board had designed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme for girl students across the state, adding that Gov. Ahmad Aliyu had already approved the initiative and it had been captured in the budget. He assured the board’s readiness to partner…