Ex-senator Marafa, supporters dump APC, blame Tinubu

Ex-senator Marafa, supporters dump APC, blame Tinubu

Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Garba Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in the 2023 Presidential Election, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate from 2011 to 2019, said his decision to quit the party was due […] Ex-senator Marafa, supporters dump APC, blame Tinubu

YIPF launches initiatives to advance youth participation in governance

YIPF launches initiatives to advance youth participation in governance

The Youth in Parliament Forum, YIPF, a Federal Government agency under the National Assembly, has initiated programmes to promote greater youth inclusion in governance in the country. As part of the initiatives, the agency on Thursday announced a partnership with TAJ Bank, which is also aimed at promoting the enactment of business friendly laws by […] YIPF launches initiatives to advance youth participation in governance

Bauchi govt approves N300m to fight malnutrition in children

Bauchi govt approves N300m to fight malnutrition in children

Tribune Online Bauchi govt approves N300m to fight malnutrition in children … as Alive & Thrive fhi360 closes 3-year MIYCN project in Bauchi, donates hospital equipment Bauchi State Government has approved the release of the sum of N300 million as counterpart funding for the procurement of nutritional food and nutrients to fight severe acute malnutrition in children under-5 across the state. The money is to be […] Bauchi govt approves N300m to fight malnutrition in children Tribune Online

Armed men kill one, abduct two women in Kano

Armed men kill one, abduct two women in Kano

Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack, which happened around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, saw the armed men in large numbers storm the residence of Alhaji Ibrahim. Sources available to Zagazola Makama said the assailants abducted the wives of […] Armed men kill one, abduct two women in Kano

Rivers: Police arrest 20 over assault on officer accused of selling drugs

Rivers: Police arrest 20 over assault on officer accused of selling drugs

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested over 20 persons in Nkpolu/Rumuigbo, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state, in connection with the alleged humiliation of a police officer, Joshua Nyian, and two others who were paraded by youths of the community. The Youth President of Nkpolu Rumuigbo, Owhonda Chamberlain, had paraded Officer Nyian and […] Rivers: Police arrest 20 over assault on officer accused of selling drugs

Plateau police arrest three suspects over alleged killing of female passenger

Plateau police arrest three suspects over alleged killing of female passenger

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a female passenger during an attack on a commercial motorcycle in Butura Kampani village, Bokkos Local Government Area. The incident was shared in a post on X by security analyst  Zagazola Makama on Friday.  According to Makama, the attack occurred […] Plateau police arrest three suspects over alleged killing of female passenger

Insecurity: Labour Party Urges Tinubu To Act Or Resign

Insecurity: Labour Party Urges Tinubu To Act Or Resign

The Labour Party (LP), under the Interim National Working Committee led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either rise to the constitutional responsibility of safeguarding Nigerians or resign from office. The opposition party accused Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of grossly neglecting the primary duty of government […] The post Insecurity: Labour Party Urges Tinubu To Act Or Resign appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fees

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fees

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has faulted the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to increase the cost of obtaining Nigerian international passports, describing it as another burden on already struggling citizens. The Federal Government recently raised the fee for a 32-page passport booklet to N100,000, while the 64-page booklet […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Hike In Nigerian Passport Fees appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Governor Radda Approves ₦20m For Graveyard Upkeep Across Katsina

Governor Radda Approves ₦20m For Graveyard Upkeep Across Katsina

The Katsina State government has approved ₦20 million per local government area for the renovation and upkeep of cemeteries across the state. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made the announcement on Thursday,  when he received traditional rulers from the Katsina and Daura Emirates in Katsina. The governor described the initiative as both a public service […] The post Governor Radda Approves ₦20m For Graveyard Upkeep Across Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria .

EPL: Maresca rules three Chelsea players out of Fulham clash

EPL: Maresca rules three Chelsea players out of Fulham clash

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has given an update on Cole Palmer’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s west London derby with Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Palmer was injured in the warmup before their 5-1 win at West Ham last Friday. The England midfielder will miss the game along with Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia. Maresca told reporters: […] EPL: Maresca rules three Chelsea players out of Fulham clash