By Yusuf Saliyu Sansani ZING, TARABA STATE – May 16, 2025 Years after receiving over ₦209 million in federal allocations, two dam projects in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State remain abandoned, leaving residents without access to potable water and critical irrigation infrastructure. The Monkin Earth Dam and Sabon Pegi Small Earth Dam, both…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe Nigeria – 15, 2025 A Gombe-based businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Yahaya Barambu, has settled tuition fees amounting to N28,343,780 for 364 indigent students of Gombe State University (GSU). The intervention, which covers students from all eleven local government areas of the state, is aimed at enhancing access to tertiary education…
By Newspointer Jalingo Taraba – May 15, 2025 Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has lauded the former Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Joseph Joshua, for his “dedicated and impactful service” following the formal dissolution of the ministry. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor praised Joshua’s contributions to youth-focused programmes and…
By Newspointer Baissa, Kurmi Taraba – May 15, 2025 The Executive Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Area, Hon. Moses Maihankali, on Thursday played host to a delegation from the Office of the Special Adviser on Inter-Party Affairs at the LGA Secretariat in Baissa, the administrative headquarters of the council. The delegation, led by Hon. Jonah…
By Our Correspondent Taraba Nigeria – May 14, 2025 In a clearance operation conducted by troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, a suspected bandit was neutralized along the Bandawa–Karim Lamido road in Taraba State. The operation resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and 39 rounds of ammunition. The action followed a strategic…
By Taiwo Oguniyi Ilorin, Nigeria – 14, 2025 Entrepreneurs in Kwara State have been encouraged to adopt innovative strategies, leverage social media platforms, and prioritize customer service to achieve sustainable business growth in today’s digital-driven economy. The charge was made during the “Innovate to Expand” summit held in Ilorin, which brought together business owners and…
By Taiwo Oguniyi Kwara Nigeria – May 13, 2025 In a renewed bid to stem the rising tide of insecurity in Kwara State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged to deepen inter-agency collaboration aimed at restoring law and order across the state. The commitment was reaffirmed…
By Taiwo Oguniyi Ilorin, Nigeria – May 13, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 17 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Kwara State, in a continued crackdown on cybercrime. Arrests Made in Coordinated Raids Across Ilorin, Ifelodun According to a statement from the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended during…
By Bashir Hassan Bauchi State – May 13, 2025 The Bauchi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has taken decisive steps to tackle the increasing threat of fire disasters in the state by organizing a stakeholders’ forum aimed at finding effective solutions. The forum, which brought together representatives from federal and state fire…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe May 13, 2025 The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Gombe State Government to enhance agricultural productivity and technology adoption in the state and across Nigeria’s Northeast. The collaboration was sealed during a high-level meeting in Gombe, led by the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr….
