Gender-based violence on the rise in Nigeria – UN Women
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos It has been said that Gender-based violence in Nigeria “remains pervasive and deeply rooted” as 1 in 3 women experiences physical or sexual violence in her…
Terrorists attack Borno village, kill 2, raze down church, houses
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In a gruesome manner, heavily-armed terrorists groups have reportedly invaded Bwalagang Village, in Chibok LGA of Borno State, northeast Nigeria. During the invasion, which reportedly occurred…
Revelations: Our entire districts under terrorists’ control – Borno indigene explodes
…Says, top security officers, political leaders don’t want them to talk. …Even Army Generals can’t dare roads to some areas. …Zulum’s town people are also complaining. …We’ve written Tinubu on…
Plateau Govt signs MoU with Energy Agency
…to foster long-term collaboration. by Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to foster a strategic, long-term collaboration…
S/Kaduna community CBN Director abducted, N1bn ransom paid
…Begs FG for military formation. …Says, formation will halt incessant killings, kidnappings by bandits. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Ruruma community in Kauru LGA, in Southern part of Kaduna State,…
PDP Governors’ Forum garners policies to reduce hardship
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has assured that all PDP governors will continue to aggressively pursue policies and programs that will reduce the hardship…
We’re committed to advancing Nigeria’s transition to sustainable green economy – Environment Minister
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Federal Ministry of Environment (FME), under the leadership of Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, is committed to advancing Nigeria’s transition to a sustainable green economy, in…
National Tragedy: 12% Nigerians survive without food, 65% on poor diet – Survey reveals.
…“Survey will help to plan” – Budget Minister by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In what could be described as a national tragedy, statistical survey has revealed that 65 percent of Nigerian…
Plateau Govt proposes N471b Budget
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has proposed a total budget size of Four Hundred and Seventy-One Billion, One Hundred and Thirty-Four Million, Ninety-Three Thousand, Five Hundred and…
UNIJOS Vice-Chancellor appraises late release of successful candidates’ list
…to improve institution’s admissions process. by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, says the late release of the list of successful candidates, who applied for…