9 h. ago Tribunal Verdict: Gov Okpebholo Upbeat, Sends Message Of Hope To APC Supporters, Edo Residents

  Ahead of Wednesday’s delivery of judgement by the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal, the State’s governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sent a message of hope and unity to supporters and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and residents in the State. He urged all residents of the State to maintain peace and order, […]

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4 d. ago 2 Corps Members Receive Sultan, State Govt Meritorious Award In Sokoto

Two corps members of 2024 Batch A stream 2 posted to Sokoto State received the Sultanate and State Government Meritorious Awards. The Sultanate Council awarded each of the best-behaved male and female corps members in Sokoto State a set of Plasma TVs and N100,000 in cash. Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro, the Sokoto State coordinator of […]

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5 d. ago Adewale, FCT police commissioner assures residents of adequate security, calls for cooperation

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, said the police under his command would ensure that FCT residents were safe and secured in their homes, workplaces and public spaces. This is just as the commissioner has urged FCT residents to remain vigilant, report […] The post Adewale, FCT police commissioner assures residents of adequate security, calls for cooperation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands ptobe

Stakeholders of Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, urging him to investigate the arrest and detention of residents by officers on trump-up allegations. In the petition, which was written through their lawyer, Ubong Peters Esq, a copy of Read More

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9 d. ago Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims

Tribune Online Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims As fleeing residents of Ilobu and Ifon-Osun now take refuge in many churches, mosques, and other worship centers in Osun State, the Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, on Sunday called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to victims displaced by the Ifon-Osun/Ilobu communal clash. Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Osun Residents Urged To Embrace Peace To Resolve LG, Communal Disputes

The people of Osun State have been charged to embrace peace as only acceptable atmosphere to ensure resolution of political and communal disputes in the state and among feuding communities. A humanitarian, Omooba Adeyemi Victor Adegbuyi gave the charge recently when he presented palliative items to widows in Oke-Ana Ijesha of Oriade local government area […]

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1 week ago Kebbi urges calm as meningitis kills six university students

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has urged residents to remain calm and stay safe in the face of the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in the state. The governor’s call follows the death of six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, due to meningitis. In a statement made available to our correspondent Read More

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1 week ago NDA urges Kaduna residents to remain calm amid firing exercise

The Nigerian Defence Academy on Friday, urged  residents of Afaka, Mando, and  Kauya in Kaduna State not to panic, when its  Inter Battalion Obstacles Crossing Competition for NDA  cadets is held on Saturday. The announcement is contained in a statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa  in Kaduna. “This is to inform Read More

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1 week ago Abuja Explosion: FCT Residents Begged To Donate Blood For Victims 

The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) is appealing to Nigerians , particularly residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to urgently volunteer to urgently make blood donations to save the lives of victims involved in the tragic tanker explosion that occurred Wednesday evening on Abuja-Keffi Road around Karu in Abuja. The incident left multiple casualties, many […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt integrates NIN into NSR for improved data collection

Sokoto State Government has commenced processes of integrating National Identification Number (NIN) into National Social Register (NSR) for improved data collections. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abubakar Zayyana, stated this at a three day step down training of 115 enumerators, community development officers and grievance readiness officers  in Sokoto yesterday. Zayyana underscored […] The post Sokoto govt integrates NIN into NSR for improved data collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement

Tribune Online Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its steadfast support in promoting family planning and reproductive health across the state. Speaking at a one-day roundtable discussion held on Monday at the Epidemiological Unit of the Specialist Hospital in Sokoto, the agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Larai Tambuwal—represented by Malam […] Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary

Tribune Online PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has strongly criticised the APC-led administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu over its failure to pay civil servants' salaries on time, leaving many workers in distress. PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade

Tribune Online FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade The Sokoto Government in collaboration with the Federal Government is set for the training of more 4,000 primary school teachers in the state as part of measures to improve the quality of teaching and learning in basic education in Sokoto State. Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Umar NaGwari Tambuwal, who made this known […] FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant

Tribune Online Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant "We call on residents to take preventive measures, including seeking immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness." Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Ramadan: Sokoto govt disburses N1.35bn for feeding across 244 wards

Tribune Online Ramadan: Sokoto govt disburses N1.35bn for feeding across 244 wards "Today, we are extending this gesture to all 244 political wards and the physically challenged persons in the state," the governor stated. Ramadan: Sokoto govt disburses N1.35bn for feeding across 244 wards Tribune Online

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