Gusau: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Zamfara government and other stakeholders for maintaining a zero polio virus status in the state. The officer in charge of the Sokoto UNICEF Field Office, Isah Ibrahim, extended this commendation during a media dialogue on the Polio Outbreak Response Campaign held in Gusau. According to […]
Day: June 14, 2025
Army Injects 6,195 Fresh Combatants to Enhance Operational Readiness
Zaria: The Nigerian Army is set to inject 6,195 fresh regular combatants into its fold to enhance strength and operational readiness. The fresh combatants are members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (88RRI) who commenced training at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria on Jan. 13 and have completed the six months rigorous military training. […]
SRADev Unveils 5-Year Plastic Audit Report, Urges Action Against Top Polluters
Lagos: The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has released its five-year Plastic Brand Audit Report, spotlighting top corporate plastic polluters in the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Brand Audit, which was unveiled at a media event in Lagos, is part of activities to commemorate the 2025 World Environment […]
NAHCON Begins Inbound Transportation of Nigerian Pilgrims, Returns 1,310 from Saudi Arabia
Abuja: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has initiated the inbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, successfully returning 1,310 pilgrims back home. According to News Agency of Nigeria, a data release by Malam Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer of NAHCON, highlighted that four designated Nigerian Hajj air carriers have conducted a […]
Ebonyi Celebrates Landing of First Commercial Flight
Ebonyi: The Ebonyi Government has welcomed its first commercial flight at Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo Airport, located in Onueke, Ezza-South Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the aircraft arrived from Abuja on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with 35 passengers aboard. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the flight […]