Owerri: Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has honoured seven Super Falcons players from the state with a plot of land and N30 million each. This followed their role in winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 3-2 victory over the host country, Morocco. Receiving them at the Banquet Hall of Government […]
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Board Extends Paramilitary Recruitment Deadline
Abuja: The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced a new deadline for online applications into the various paramilitary agencies, now set for August 11. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Sunday. The statement […]
UNICEF Empowers Over 95,000 Adolescents in Katsina with Vital Skills
Katsina: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has empowered 95,556 adolescent girls and boys in Katsina State with financial literacy, safe spaces, and vocational skills. Mr. Muntaka Muhammad-Mukhtar, Education Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, made this announcement during a community town-hall meeting in Katsina. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the gathering aimed to […]
Nigeria and Benin Commence Implementation of Economic Cooperation Agreement
Abuja: Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have officially commenced the implementation of an economic cooperation agreement that was first signed during the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES). Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, announced this development through a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr. […]
Nasarawa Group Raises Concern Over Political Appointees’ Premature Campaigning
Abuja: The Nasarawa State Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance Group (NS-TA and G2) has expressed concern over what it described as growing political activities by certain public office holders in the state. It warned that such actions risk undermining governance and violating electoral regulations. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Lazarus Salaki, spokesperson of […]
