7 h. ago FCTA Announces Free HIV Counselling, Testing For 2025 World AIDS Day

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed plans to provide free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a focus on community engagement and collective action. This was confirmed through a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health […]

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9 h. ago ‘Army Will No Longer Tolerate Misconduct Triggering Violence’, Says Brigade Commander

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing cases of insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring that security forces will henceforth be more decisive in responding to actions and misconduct that instigate crises. Brigadier Uwa warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable […]

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22 h. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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32 h. ago 16 Days of Activism: Violence will no longer be tolerated — Zamfara gov’s wife

The wife of Governor Dauda Lawal and First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has officially launched the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in the state. She warned that both physical and digital violence will no longer be tolerated. Speaking today at the Government House in Gusau, […]

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34 h. ago Inner Wheel Joins Global Campaign To End Gender – Based Violence

Inner Wheel District 910 Nigeria has officially joined the global effort to end gender-based violence (GBV) by launching its participation in the Orange the World campaign. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, District Chairman IWM Felicia Agbonhese explained that the campaign aligns with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from November 25 […]

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46 h. ago Insecurity: Zamfara Governor’s Visit To Badaru Without Me Will Amount To Nothing — Matawalle

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has accused Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, of politicising insecurity in the State by refusing to collaborate with him despite his position in the federal cabinet. He, therefore, said that Governor Lawal’s approach to insecurity without his (Matawalle’s) input will amount to nothing. Matawalle, a former governor of […]

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57 h. ago PHOTOS: Zamfara Govt Sponsors Mass Wedding Of 200 Orphans, Widows

It said the initiative is aimed at reducing poverty and curbing street begging by supporting vulnerable families with the resources needed to start a stable home. The post PHOTOS: Zamfara Govt Sponsors Mass Wedding Of 200 Orphans, Widows appeared first on Channels Television.

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63 h. ago Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara farmers advocate emergency funds to mop

Farmers in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states have called on the federal and state governments to set aside dedicated emergency funds to uptake excess harvests of agriculture produce to prevent post-harvest loses. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto, the Chairman, Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji […]

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6 d. ago Zamfara govt committed to safe drinking water — RUWASSA programme manager

The Programme Manager of the Zamfara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Dr. Abubakar Nasiru Galadima, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving access to quality and potable hygienic water. Dr. Galadima disclosed this in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Gusau that the government has approved the rehabilitation of 30 […]

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6 d. ago Abducted Schoolgirls: Tinubu Orders Relocation Of Matawalle To Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has directed relocation of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to Kebbi State over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in the state. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Matawalle, who was a former Zamfara State governor was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts […]

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8 d. ago Zamfara, UNICEF launch new strategy to improve child nutrition

The Zamfara State Government has partnered with UNICEF to launch a new Social Behaviour Change strategy focused on improving child nutrition across the state. The documents were formally signed and unveiled in Gusau.

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9 d. ago Zamfara, UNFPA Train CSOs, Journalists, Academics On Demographic Dividends

The Zamfara Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has sensitised the members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs),media and the academia to demographic dividends. The four-day capacity building and sensitisation was part of the UNFPA’s global mandate, with focus on countries and regions with young population. The first category of the […]

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9 d. ago Zamfara Awards Scholarships To Indigenes At Zaria Aviation College

Zamfara State governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved full scholarships for students from Zamfara State to study at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Scholarship Board, Professor Rasheedah Liman, stated that the initiative aligns with Governor Lawal’s vision for a greater Zamfara state, with a particular emphasis on […]

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1 week ago FRSC offers humanitarian support to road crash victims in Katsina

As part of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims, the Federal Road Safety read more FRSC offers humanitarian support to road crash victims in Katsina

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2 w. ago UI produces 448 First Class graduates, marks 77th Founder’s Day

The University of Ibadan has graduated a total of 5,900 students, with 448 of them earning First Class honours, as part of activities marking the institution’s 77th Founder’s Day celebration. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 convocation, held at the International Conference Centre of […]

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2 w. ago Governor Lawal Receives Management Of Health Sciences University, Pledges Support

Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged ongoing support for the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson for Zamfara Governor Sulaiman Bala Idris on Monday, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Yakasai, and the university’s management team paid a courtesy visit to the governor at […]

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2 w. ago Coup scare: Nigeria needs citizen activism, not military intervention

However much the Presidency tried to explain away President Bola Tinubu’s last-minute cancellation of this year’s Independence Day parade, it read more Coup scare: Nigeria needs citizen activism, not military intervention

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2 w. ago FGC Odogbolu 84/90 set reunites with former Principal, Adefolaju

It was a day drenched in nostalgia and laughter as members of the 1984/1990 set of the Federal Government College (FGC), Odogbolu, paid a heartfelt courtesy visit to their former principal, Mr. Adefolaju, on Sunday, October 26, as part of activities marking their 35th reunion celebration. The reunion, a three-day celebration of enduring friendship and […]

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3 w. ago Fashion Week: Meta Deepens Community Engagement Through Facebook Lounge In Lagos

Meta, through its flagship platform Facebook, has reinforced its commitment to creativity, community and connection at this year’s Lagos Fashion Week, hosting its first-ever Facebook Lounge experience. The three-day activation created an immersive environment that brought together young adults, designers, creatives, and fashion enthusiasts to explore new forms of expression and digital engagement. Speaking on […]

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3 w. ago IGP vows zero tolerance for violence ahead of Anambra governorship election

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to safeguard the integrity of read more IGP vows zero tolerance for violence ahead of Anambra governorship election

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