The Plateau state government has constructed a drugs and commodities warehouse as part of measures to mitigate the spread of fake medical products in the state. Addressing a press conference on Monday in Jos, the state capital, the commissioner of health, Cletus Shurkuk, said the warehouse, valued at N590,458,290, would be used as a storage…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the federal government to adopt laws that will protect journalists against abusive lawsuits. The NGE made the call in a statement on Friday signed by its president, Eze Anaba and its general secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom…
Ten people, including two village heads and eight vigilante members, have been reportedly killed by bandits in Kakangi and Unguwan Matinja communities in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state. A resident of Kakangi said the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday following a fierce battle between the vigilantes and the bandits….
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has clamped down on unlicensed courier operators in Kaduna state. Many offices of the illegal operators were sealed off on Thursday by an Enforcement team headed by Shonde Dotun, NIPOST General Manager, Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department (CLRD). Speaking in an interview, Dotun said the activities of unlicensed courier, express delivery,…
Edward Auta, Special Adviser to Hassan Hyat, State Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has indicated interest to succeed his boss. The PDP state Congresses is scheduled for July 17, 2024, where state officials would be elected. Speaking at an interactive session with journalists on Thursday in Kaduna, the 36 year newbreed politician,…
The Nigeria Police on Thursday, said it has arrest the alleged mastermind of the March 28, 2022 attack on the Abuja-Kaduna passengers train. Many passengers were killed in the attack, several others were injured while 61 persons were abducted. All the abducted passengers were released at various intervals, with the latest batch freed after seven…
