Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed readiness to establish the Nasarawa State Facilities Management Agency to ensure sustainability of the massive infrastructure development being put in place by his administration. The governor disclosed this at an induction and training ceremony organised by the Institute of Global Facilities Management for new members at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State at …

Organised labour in Nasarawa State has given Governor Abdullahi Sule, a three-week ultimatum to begin the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Labour also called on the governor to commence the payment of backlog of workers’ entitlements running into N250 million. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State, Ismaila Okoh, made the call at a …

The Nasarawa State government has expressed concern over the rising cases of viral Hepatitis B in the state and urged residents to ensure they get tested and vaccinated. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this at a press conference to commemorate the 2024 World Hepatitis Day in Lafia, on Tuesday. He said the prevalent rate of viral hepatitis …

In the heart of Nigeria, lies the ‘Home of Solid Minerals’ – Nasarawa State. A land with a profound tapestry of culture and resilience woven by its women, a testament to their unwavering strength, tenacity, and unyielding spirit of purpose and drive. As we commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2024, under the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, it is imperative …

Twenty-eight people have lost their lives to hepatitis in Ekye development area in the Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. According to the member representing Doma South constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Musa Abubakar, the deaths occurred between October 2023 and February 2024. The development necessitated the call by the State House of Assembly on Governor …

The Nasarawa State government on Friday launched a multi-sectoral action plan on food and nutrition to tackle issues of child and maternal mortality across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking at the event which was organised by the State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning, Governor Abdullahi Sule explained that his administration became interested in proffering adequate …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described Nasarawa State as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in the country. Receiving the state governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule on Thursday in his office, Alake stated that his guest has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing construction in his state, emphasising that the …

As residents of Nasarawa State anticipate the judgment of the Supreme Court on the 2023 governorship election, the state police command has signed a peace agreement with the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. During the signing of the peace pact in Lafia on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Umar …

The Nasarawa State government has earmarked N500 million for the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Lafia, the state capital and environs. The commissioner for finance, budget and planning, Mrs Munira Abdullahi, disclosed this while giving the breakdown of the 2024 budget in Lafia yesterday. She said the move was part of measures aimed at tackling insecurity. “We are …

The Nasarawa State Police command said the officers of the Nigerian Army have arrested a fake soldier in the Awe Local Government Area (LGA) of the state and handed him over to the command for interrogation. In statement made in Lafia, the state capital, on Thursday, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superitendent Ramhan Nansel said the suspected criminal …