Tag: Nasarawa
Nasarawa Gov Approves N84m Water Projects
Gov Tanko Almkaura of Nasarawa has approved new water projects worth over N84.4million to tackle the scarcity of water in…
2019: PDP Zones Nasarawa Governorship
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its governorship ticket for the 2019 general election…
NASG Constructed 1,400 Kilometres Of Roads – Commissioner
The Nasarawa State Government has constructed 1,400 kilometres of roads in the last six years, according to Alhaji Mohammed Wada,…
Lawmaker Commences Construction Of 1,500 Boreholes
Mr David Ombugadu, member representing Akwanga/Wamba/Nasarawa Eggon Federal Constituency in National Assembly, says he has started the construction of 1,500…
Nasarawa Govt Revokes Road Contract
Gov Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday revoked the contract for the construction of the 64-kilometre Gitata-Panda-Gurku road, citing…
Nasarawa LG Election Requires N800m
Dr Abdullahi Madibbo, Chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) on Tuesday said that the commission would require about N800…
Policeman Shoots Wife, Maid, Kills Self In Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Police Command said on Sunday that a policeman, Sgt. Thomas Agada, had in the early hours of the…
Nasarawa First Lady Disburses N1.5m To 150 Widows
Mother and Child Care Enhancement Foundation (MCCEF), an NGO, has disbursed N1.5m to 150 widows and orphans in Nasarawa State.
Public Secondary Schools Remain Closed In Nasarawa
Public secondary schools in Nasarawa State have remained shut in spite of the embattled Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr…
Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Suspend Strike
The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State has suspended its two weeks indefinite strike.
State to construct more bridges, culverts in 2017 – Deputy Governor
The Nasarawa State Government on Monday said that it would construct more bridges and culverts before the end of 2017…
Nasarawa NLC decries salaries delay, lack of promotion
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decried the “unnecessary delays” in the payment of salaries…
National Para-Soccer League: Nasarawa beat Kebbi 2-0
Nasarawa state’s para-soccer team on Tuesday in Abuja defeated their Kebbi counterparts 2-0 at the ongoing 2017 National Para-Soccer League.
State Govt. releases N300m to pay gratuity, death benefits
Gov. Umar Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, has approved the release of N300 million for the payment of gratuity to retirees…
Nasarawa Gov Dissolves Governing Council
Gov Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has approved the dissolution of the governing council of the three state owned tertiary…
Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike In Nasarawa
State-owned tertiary institutions in Nasarawa have embarked on an indefinite strike, citing government’s refusal to address welfare-related issues.
Gov. Almakura lauds FG for boosting power infrastructure
Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has commended the Federal Government for embarking on the development of necessary power infrastructure…
Prices of grains fall in Nasarawa markets
Prices of grains have reduced significantly in various markets in Nasarawa State following the arrival of new farm produce, the…
INEC deploys 2,338 staff for Nasarawa, Kwara by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would deploy a total of 2,338 staff for the conduct of the…
New Legal Year takes off in Lagos Monday
AKIN KUPONIYI The new legal year in Lagos State Judiciary will take off Monday. As as usual, the new legal…
Tribunal fixes Sept. 9 for adoption of final addresses in Nasarawa
Justice Halima Mohammed, the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Governorship Elections Tribunal, has adjourned sitting till Sept. 9, for adoption…
I’m Going Nowhere, Wife Tells Divorce Seeking Hubby
A driver, Morufu Alimi, 42, of Mararaba in Nasarawa State, central Nigeria on Friday urged a Grade 1 Area Court…
Nasarawa Killings: More Bodies Of Policemen Recovered
More bodies of policemen have been recovered after gunmen from a shadowy cult ambushed a group of police officers in…
Fresh massacres reported in 2 Nigerian states
It is still a story of bloodletting in Nigeria as fresh massacres have been reported in two states. Governor Gabriel…
Mob Lynches Motorcycle Snatcher At Police Post
The police in Nasarawa on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a suspected motorcycle snatcher by irate youths on Monday at…
87 Fake NYSC Members Arrested
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested 87 fake corps members camped in a guest house in…
14 Shot Dead, As Gunmen Raid Nasarawa, Adamawa
At least 14 persons have been confirmed dead in Nasarawa and Adamawa following attacks by gunmen in the two states.…
Lassa Fever Kills 40 In Nigeria – Minister
An outbreak of Lassa fever, an acute haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus, has killed 40 people in 12…
US Ambassador Supports Retention of NYSC
The United States ambassador in Nigeria, Mr. Terence McCulley, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, saying it…
Elections 2011, Headlines, News, Politics
Shekarau Pledges to Accept the Voters’ Verdict
Presidential candidate of the All Nigerian Peoples Party, ANPP, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau has pledged to accept the results of today’s…