FG begins disbursement of cash grant to over 3400 vulnerable groups, others in Kogi

FG begins disbursement of cash grant to over 3400 vulnerable groups, others in Kogi

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has commenced the disbursement of N20,000 cash grant to 3,415 vulnerable groups (GVG) in Kogi State. The Minister, Hajia Sadiya Farouq, who inaugurated the disbursement on Tuesday in Lokoja, said other beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) would also […]

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Bags Federal Government’s Excellence in Public Service Award

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Bags Federal Government’s Excellence in Public Service Award

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare on Friday receivedthe Excellence in Public Service Award from the Federal Government. The award that was in recognition of his excellent contributions and commitment to the growth and development of sports in the country especially in the area of infrastructure development was presented by President […]

President Buhari, Sunday Dare off to Lisbon to sign pacts with Portuguese govt. on sports development

President Buhari, Sunday Dare off to Lisbon to sign pacts with Portuguese govt. on sports development

President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare will depart Nigeria tonight for Portugal to sign bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on sports . The MoU will be signed with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa appending their support. This MoU is coming on […]

Basketball: Relief as Federal Government rescinds decision on international withdrawal

Basketball: Relief as Federal Government rescinds decision on international withdrawal

Following the intervention by concerned stakeholders, former Nigerian International basketballers, well meaning Nigerians and a letter of appeal by Musa Kida on behalf of the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation(NBBF), the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw from international basketball for two years has been rescinded. Kida’s letter of appeal dated June 17, […]

FG sensitises stakeholders on Police Public Complaints Committee activities

FG sensitises stakeholders on Police Public Complaints Committee activities

By Stephen Adeleye The Federal Government through the Ministry of Police Affairs, has sensitised stakeholders in the North Central on the activities of the inaugurated Police Public Complaints Committee (PPCC). In his keynote address on Thursday in Lokoja, the Hon. Minister of Police Affairs, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, said the campaign was to sensitize the good […]

FG flags off road improvement, erosion control projects in Ogbomoso

FG flags off road improvement, erosion control projects in Ogbomoso

… Project Is Victory For Ogbomosoland, Says Minister Sunday Dare The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday flagged off road improvement and erosion control projects in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Ecological Projects, Dr Habiba Lawal, who was represented by the Director of Media and Publicity, […]

Medical consultants want FG to give topmost priority to health sector

Medical consultants want FG to give topmost priority to health sector

By Stephen Adeleye The members of Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja, has urged the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to give topmost priority to health sector for quality healthcare delivery in the country. The call was made on Thursday during the ”Time In Service Ceremony”, in honour […]

NMA urges FG to prioritise doctors welfare to avoid brain drain

NMA urges FG to prioritise doctors welfare to avoid brain drain

Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State chapter, on Thursday urged the Federal Government to give utmost priority to doctors’ welfare to ensure effective and quality healthcare delivery across the country, and avoid brain drain. The state’s Chairman of NMA, Dr Omakoji Oyiguh, made the call at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]

Tokyo 2020: Cheers as FG triples prize money for medalists

Tokyo 2020: Cheers as FG triples prize money for medalists

The Federal Government has tripled the prize money award for Team Nigeria medallists at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Making the announcement Tuesday in Tokyo after Wrestler Blessing Oborodudu won Team Nigeria’s second medal of the Games, Director, Federation and Elite Athletes Department, FEAD of the Youth and Sports Development Ministry, Dr Simon Ebohdjaiye says […]