Month: August 2016
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Poor Living Condition: IDPs Protest In Maduguri
Internally displaced persons at the Gidan Taki camp yesterday 24th August, 2014 protested while demanding the immediate removal of the camp chairman over allegations of diversion of foodstuff meant for them. NationalTrail gathered that displaced persons from the camp took to the street of Maiduguri en mass and barricaded the Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road…
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SHERIFF’S AIDE SLAMS BORNO JUSTICE COMMISSIONER
Special Adviser Meadi to National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has demanded for the immediate retraction of and apology from the Attorney General and commissioner of Justice in Borno state, Kaka Shehu, over statements credited to him during the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Conference in Port Harcourt, to the…
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Probe Of Past Administration In Bauchi Diversionary – Yuguda’s Aide
Alhaji Salisu Ahmed Barau was the former Commissioner of Information and Religious Affairs under the past administration of Governor Isa Yuguda in Bauchi state. He recently spoke on the probe of his administration by the incumbent governor and allegation of withdrawal of N1 billion in one day. Our Correspondent, Sule ALIYU was there. Excerpts Alhaji…
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Why Benue Assembly Members Are Refunding Money To EFCC – Speaker
Rt. Hon Terkimbi Ikyange is the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly who represents Ushongo Constituency on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, (APC). In a media interaction recently, Hon. Ikyange dispelled allegations that the leadership of the assembly was involved in N750m Car Scam and why some members are refunding money…
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Yobe NUJ Inaugurates Jakadiya Chapel
By Yahaya WAKILI, Damaturu Members of the Jakadiya Newspaper and Magazine chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalist have been urged not to be bias in balancing their stories and strictly adherence the constitution of NUJ. The chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalist Yobe State chapter Comrade Yusufu Isah gave the warning while inaugurating…
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Insurgency/Economy: US John Kerry to Visit Nigeria
By Our CORRESPONDENT The United States, Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected to visit Nigeria on August 23 to discuss his country’s cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and human rights issues. According to a statement issued by the Information Office of the U.S Embassy in Abuja on Friday, Kerry would hold meetings…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Unveil New 2016/17 PUMA Kit
Ahead of their CAF Champions League final Group B match against Enyimba of Nigeria next week, Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their new home and away jersey. The 2015/16 Absa Premiership and Telkom Knockout Cup champions have parted ways with their technical sponsor, NIKE and have partnered with PUMA. In a statement on the club’s official…
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PDP Does Not Share Money to Win Election – Dan Orbih
Monday EBALU, Benin City The state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Orbih has said that the Party does not go about sharing money to market women like the APC because of election. He stated that rather, the party stands for fulfilling its electioneering promises which include the empowerment of Edo women…
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Health Coverage: WHO Backs Use Of Phones
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has backed the use of mobile phones to raise funds, to enable the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). According to a case study by the WHO published as part of activities to mark the International Day for Universal Health Coverage (IDFUHC), Gabon’s health insurance programme…
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Adamawa Constitutes Enquiry On Farmers/Herdsmen Clash
By James JOHNSON YOLA In an effort to put an end to constant conflict between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Adamawa State, the Government has constituted an Seven (7)man administrative panel of enquiry to investigate the remote causes of conflict between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the state. While speaking to newsmen at the end…