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5 Nov
Against the backdrop of ethnic and religious sentiments being allegedly peddled against Dr. David Ombugadu by handlers of governor Abdullahi Sule, Mada Youths have insisted that the victory by the court will unite the people and bring about progress in the state. The leader of the Concerned Mada Youths , Comrade Musa Aruwa, in a…
18 Oct
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration with the media in the efforts to combat fake news. The electoral body said on Tuesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, that the collaboration would also minimise misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process. INEC made the call through the Chief Press Secretary to its…
15 Oct
In line with its drive to address the issue of post-harvest losses in the country, Ecotutu, a provider of off-grid cold chain solutions for businesses in the agriculture value chain, has launched its services in Sabo Gida area in Nasarawa State.
12 Oct
Nasarawa State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Ombugadu, has denied reports suggesting that he planned to dethrone some traditional rulers, describing it as false and baseless.
11 Oct
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), of Nasarawa State has queried the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on where they got the initial 51,807 votes margin it generously allocated to AA Sule, which returned him as the elected governor of Nasarawa State. According to the party, AA Sule celebrated and accepted the declaration by INEC that…
10 Oct
Four students of Nasarawa State University, Kerri, have been kidnapped by gunmen. The kidnapped students are all first-year students of the school. The victims are Rahila Hanya from Science Laboratory Technology; Josephine Gersho, Computer Science; Rosemary Samuel from Business Administration and Goodness Samuel from Geography departments respectively. It was gathered that the students were abducted…
19 Sep 2023
Nasarawa Government says it is working out modality that will ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the state. Mr Labaran Magaji, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, stated this on Tuesday when members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa State Council, paid him a courtesy visit in Lafia. Magaji,…
13 Sep 2023
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved five per cent employment slots for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. This is contained in a statement by Ms Abigail Waya, Head of Civil Service (HoCS) in the state and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lafia. According to…
INEC
3 Sep 2023
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has commenced process towards the conduct of the 2024 Local Council Elections. The Chairman of the NASIEC, Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, made the declaration in Lafia. Barrister Wandai stated that as law-abiding institution, NASIEC has rolled out the timetable, rules and regulations in the conduct of the 2024…
26 Aug 2023
The Nasarawa State Government has said it will demolish structures built on waterways as part of measures to prevent flooding
12 Aug 2023
The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has reserved judgment in the petition by Ibrahim Mohammed of PDP against the election...
31 Jul 2023
A district head of Fadan-Karshi in Sanga Local Council of Nasarawa State, Joel Galadima, is currently been investigated by the  police for selling a Toyota Hilux Van meant for security patrol in the community. A community leader in Fadan Karshi, Isa John, told The Guardian that the district head does not reside in Fadan Karshi, noting that…

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