A prosecution witness, Ismail Lawal on Tuesday told an Abuja Federal High Court that Darius Ishaku, a former governor of Taraba state gave him $5,000 to relocate to Lagos and hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ishaku and Bello Yero who served in his administration as permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and…
The Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS), has empowered 1,700 people in Kaduna state. The beneficiaries, including 100 physically challenged persons, were trained in skills and provided with financial support to start their businesses. The Communication Officer Kaduna State Chapter of APPEALS, Muhammad Bashir disclosed this during an interactive session between the beneficiaries…
Kaduna State Governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani has said that his administration will give priority to the welfare and security of citizens. In a message marking the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, he noted that it is by making people happy and secured that democracy could be sustained and deepened. Sani said leaders must prioritise the welfare and security…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has commenced an indefinite strike following the failure of the federal government to implement its demands. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, the ASUP President, Anderson Ezeibe, said academic activities had been shut shown in all polytechnics and monotechnics across the country from 12am, April 6….
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced the establishment of a Digital Economy Centre (DEC) in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The agency had in August given approval for the establishment of the centre following a request by Sunday Katung, the senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district. Katung…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has explained why the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is yet to completely deploy the Super Tucano fighter jets. Speaking on Friday during a dialogue with the media, Amao said some of the equipment were still being expected, although the air force personnel have begun using the…
