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The Niger State Government has unveiled hospital equipment, medical commodities and consumables worth N100 million at the Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Bida, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The intervention, procured in collaboration with the Federal Government, is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide quality and timely […]
United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), for the next 10 years. The airline’s Executive Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed the sponsorship commitment following a discussion with the President of the ANA, Dr. Usman Akanbi. Under the arrangement, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into a suspect, Haruna Yusuf, following the interception of undeclared foreign currencies worth $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The currencies were intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) during routine primary and secondary screening of…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has moved to strengthen its collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) to improve standards enforcement, market surveillance and consumer protection in Kaduna State. The State Coordinator of SON, Kaduna State Office I, Engr. Emmanuel Husseini, disclosed this during a familiarisation visit to the Kaduna State DSS Command […]
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an elder statesman and exemplary leader. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Sunday, Governor Bago described Babangida as a visionary, patriotic and dogged leader whose contributions […]
Information Minister mourns Garkuwan Kontagora, Ibrahim Wali The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sadness over the death of prominent Niger State political figure, community leader and philanthropist, Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. Idris described the late Wali as a close associate, trusted friend and distinguished son of […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as an assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. The President said Adeleke’s victory in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election had reaffirmed the confidence of the people in his leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued […]
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the 45th edition of its International Convention and Conference, scheduled to hold from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Abuja. A press statement issued by the ANA media team said that the four-day event will take place at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Maitama […]
The Milo-Ahmed Musa Under-13 Football Clinic and Tournament has commenced in Kano with 16 teams participating in the 17-day event aimed at discovering and nurturing grassroots football talents. The clinic, holding at the Ahmed Musa Sports Complex, is organised by Milo, a brand of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in partnership with former Super Eagles captain and […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening coordination among security agencies, government institutions, communities and citizens to promote peace, security and national development. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Abuja when the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Major-General Adeyinka…
