The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has repatriated 17 illegal immigrants arrested in the state. Mr Jacob Agada, the State Comptroller of the service, told newsmen on Wednesday in Lafia that the illegal immigrants were arrested by the Police in 2016 and handed over to the NIS for investigation….
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40 Suspected Cattle Rustlers Arrested, Police Recovers 500 Cows In Nasarawa State
The Police in Nasarawa State says it has arrested 40 suspected cattle rustlers operating around Kokona and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state. Mr Abubakar Sadiq-Bello, the state’s Commissioner of Police, told newsmen on Monday in Lafia that the suspects were arrested during a joint operation by a police special squad in collaboration with…
JAMB Adopts e-PIN Vending To Prevent Fraud – Official
JAMB Introduced e-Pin To Prevent Fraud The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it introduced the new e-PIN vending registration for candidates to prevent fraud in its examination. JAMB Acting Zonal Coordinator in Nasarawa State, Moses Akobu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lafia that new e-PIN was not introduced…
NTA Network News Summary Monday 13/03/2017
President Buhari Appreciates Renowned Poet, Niyi Osundare at 70 President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the literary world in congratulating renowned academic, poet, columnist and dramatist, Professor Niyi Osundare, as he turns 70. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, says the President believes the septuagenarian’s sacrifices over the years can only…
190 Benefits From Sen. Gyunka’s 2 Weeks Skill Acquisition Training
Over One hundred and ninety participants from Nasarawa north senatorial district of Nasarawa state have benefitted from two weeks skills acquisition training programme organized by the Senator representing the zone. The Skills programme put together by senator Philip Aruwa Gyunka for his constituents was held in Akwanga, the headquarters of Nasarawa north senatorial district. The…
News Summary; 17/02/2017 Sultan canvassed Increased Support For Farmers
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III Sultan canvassed increased Support For Farmers Sultan of Sokoto Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar the third has canvassed increased support for farmers if the current agricultural revolution for lasting food production by the federal government is to fully succeed. Senate President / Speaker On Visit To Buhari Senate president,…
Gov. Almakura Visits FG Mass Housing Site in Lafia, Hails FG on Providing Mass Housing
Umaru Tanko Almakura, Governor of Nasarawa State has made it known that the effort of the Federal Government towards meeting the housing deficit in the country will check the excesses of landlords and provide relief in the housing sector. Gov. Almakura made this known when he visited the earmarked site for the federal government mass…
CLEAN SWEEP! Al-Makura sacks 10 commissioners, retains 6
Governor Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday sacked 10 out of his 16 commissioners and retained six. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed that of the six commissioners that were retained, two were redeployed to other ministries. The commissioners who were retained and asked to…
Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura Commissions and Flagged off Projects In The State
His Excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura has commissioned some monumental bridges and road projects constructed by his administration in the Northern and Western zones. Gov. Almakura while commissioning the roads and bridges made it known that the projects were completed as a result commitment of the Government to promises to ease the hardship faced by residents…
NTA DG Ibn Mohammed In Lafia, Almakura Lauds Africa’s Largest Network
His Excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura has lauded the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for its wonderful broadcasting at the national and state level which has made it the flagship of the Nigerian broadcasting industry. Governor Almakura made this known when he received the Director General of the NTA Alhaji Yakubu Ibn Mohammed at the Government House…
Outcome of Fulani Agatu Peace Talk With Both Nasarawa and Benue States Governors
Ta’al Circle report the Governors of Nasarawa and Benue States have finally gotten the warring Agatu and Fulani Communities to sit at the table and agree to live in peace following a 5 hour meeting held in Makurdi where it was resolved that peace was best for everyone. COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE…
Nasarawa State Emerges Best In Nigeria In Implementing Basic Education Programme
The development strides of the Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State will continue to bear fruits as the state was just recently rated as the best performing state in the country in terms of implementing basic education programme. This feat was announced at the just concluded quarterly meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission…