The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced Drug Integrity Test initiative anticipated to metamorphose into an anti-drug culture for every Nigerian as a preventive mechanism. The drug test is intended for secondary school students, students seeking admission into tertiary institutions and returning students, workers in government and private offices and individuals seeking politicalContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s NDLEA Proposes Drug Screening For Political Aspirants, Students, Engaged Couples, Employees”
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Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention
No fewer than six teenagers drowned in the Mbang river on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. The National Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association, Pastor Simon Ishaku who confirmed this, said the teenagers were returning from where they wrote their junior WAEC exam when the incident occurred.ContinueContinue reading “Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention”
Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
The newly constituted Board Members of the Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board will be sworn in tomorrow, Thursday by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.The governor has also approved a new constitution for the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board to enhance its operations and performance.The reconstitution of the Board is in conformityContinueContinue reading “Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”
Nigerian Customs Officer Collapses, Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing
Tragedy struck at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, as a senior official of the Nigeria Customs Services collapsed and passed away during a session with the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives. The customs official, whose name has not been disclosed, died on Tuesday after collapsing during questioning in an ongoingContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Customs Officer Collapses, Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing”
ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has asked workers with Higher National Diploma to undergo one-year mandatory training before their conversion from Executive to Officers cadre. According to a statement on Saturday, Yemi-Esan said this at a virtual interactive session with civil servants in commemoration of the 2024 CivilContinueContinue reading “ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole”
Japa: Civil servants must refund salaries collected, department heads punished – Tinubu By John Owen
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that civil servants who relocated abroad while drawing salaries without formally resigning must refund the wages they received during the period. Tinubu spoke at the 2024 Civil Service Award and Gala Night, the climax of the week-long 2024 Civil Service Week, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. During theContinueContinue reading “Japa: Civil servants must refund salaries collected, department heads punished – Tinubu By John Owen”
Rivers LG Lockdown: CLO, 40 CSOs plan mass anti-police protest By Clifford Ndujihe & Daniel Abia
The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, and over 40 affiliate organizations have threatened to embark on a statewide protest if the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun refuses to withdraw his men from the 23 local government councils in Rivers State. Recall that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, by the order ofContinueContinue reading “Rivers LG Lockdown: CLO, 40 CSOs plan mass anti-police protest By Clifford Ndujihe & Daniel Abia”
Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (CON) of Adamawa State has congratulated one of the illustrious sons of the region, Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar on his well-deserved elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing the North East Zone.In the same vein, he has also congratulated Mohammed Adamu Dankwara, another illustrious son of AdamawaContinueContinue reading “Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”
Outrage As Taraba Governor, Kefas Agbu Appoints Kidnapping, Murder Suspect As Aide
There is outrage in Taraba State, following Governor Kefas Agbu’s appointment into the cabinet of one Shiban Tikari, who is currently wanted for alleged kidnapping and murder of a state House of Assembly member, Hosea Ibi. Tikari, who had served as the Chairman of Takum Local Council, was allegedly implicated in the kidnap and subsequentContinueContinue reading “Outrage As Taraba Governor, Kefas Agbu Appoints Kidnapping, Murder Suspect As Aide”
We Have No Room For Corruption, Fintiri Warns New Appointees.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reminded chairmen and members of commissions of boards and parastatals of the existing zero-tolerance posture of his government for corruption and the need to exhibit commitment to promote and sustain the age-long culture to enhance accelerated development of the state. Performing the swearing-in ceremony of Chairmen andContinueContinue reading “We Have No Room For Corruption, Fintiri Warns New Appointees.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”
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