Written by By Idowu Bankole The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Recycling Regulatory Agency, a body that will oversee the licensing, registration, and supervision of recycling businesses across the country. Sponsored by Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda (FKL), Member representing Surulere 1 Federal Constituency, the proposed legislation aims … Continue reading “Fuad Laguda’s Bill seeks to Establish Nigerian Recycling Regulatory Agency”
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of a total sum of $49,700 that was allegedly recovered from a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Sokoto State, Dr. Nura Ali. A team of security operatives recovered the money which was said to have been offered as bribe … Continue reading “Bribery: Court orders forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from ex-INEC REC”
Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a modern, technology-driven Zamfara State. The Governor declared the computer appreciation course for Commissioners and Special Advisers open at the Government House in Gusau on Tuesday. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the retreat is a clear commitment to repositioning … Continue reading “We’re building a tech-driven Zamfara — Governor Lawal”
The Zamfara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a six per cent reduction in road accidents compared to 2024 in the state. This was disclosed to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, by the Sector Commander, Aliyu Ma’aji, during a press briefing to flag off the 2025 Ember Months Campaign in the state. … Continue reading “Urban renewal: Road crashes drop in Zamfara “
The Polio Emergency Operations Centre in Zamfara said over 2 million children have been vaccinated against measles and rubella diseases in the state. Dr Murtala Salahudeen, the Incident Manager in charge of the Centre, disclosed this in Gusau on Saturday at the press conference to mark World Polio Day. Salahudeen further said that over 1.8 … Continue reading “Two million children vaccinated against measles, rubella in Zamfara “
Zamfara State First Lady Hajiya Hurriya Lawal has donated learning materials to students in the state in a move to deepen digital literacy and women’s empowerment. She also praised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for establishing digital learning centres in 10 states of the federation. Mrs Lawal, who unveiled the Gusau centre, said the facility would afford … Continue reading “Zamfara First lady donates learning materials to students “
The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, says early detection is the most effective way to treat and reduce the impact of cancer among women. Mrs Lawal reaffirmed her commitment to the fight against cancer in her message to commemorate the 2025 World Breast Cancer Day to raise public awareness on the preventive measures … Continue reading “Early detection key to beating cancer – Zamfara first lady”
By Idowu Bankole Renowned international prayer giant and Founder of the Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, popularly known as Baba Authority, has extended warm felicitations to Reverend Philip Oyewale, a United Kingdom-based clergyman, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In his congratulatory message, obtained by Vanguard Newspapers, Prophet Ojo … Continue reading “Prophet Sam Ojo felicitates UK-Based Rev. Philip Oyewale on his 50th Birthday”
By Chioma Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has urged strict sanctions against pharmaceutical companies and their superintendent pharmacists accused of engaging in unlawful drug distribution and management practices within Federal Health Institutions, FHIs, nationwide. In a press release signed jointly by Chairman Ambrose Ezeh and National Secretary Omokhafe Ashore, the association … Continue reading “Community pharmacists call for sanctions against illegal drug practices in public Hospitals”
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs on a maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. Those in attendance included the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. … Continue reading “Badaru receives new service chiefs, stresses unity, strategic direction”