NIPR signs MoU with Nasarawa govt to establish world’s first Public Relations University
The institution will be located in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and is expected to be formally ...
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Hardship: Three university students feared dead in stampede over rice
The bags of rice were kept awaiting the arrival of Governor Abdullahi Sule for the commencement of distribution
Improved research, awareness campaign necessary to fight cancer – Official
Data shows that in 2020, an estimated 78,000 people died as a result of cancer-related complications in Nigeria.
Why Nigeria is witnessing increased mortality, morbidity rate – Official
Nigeria is a major contributor to the global burden of maternal and newborn deaths.
PHOTO STORY: Amidst extreme climatic events, rice farmers commence paddy harvesting
Rice and maize are major staple foods (grains) widely consumed across many households in Nigeria.
UHC: Half of world’s population lack access to essential health services – WHO
WHO said almost 100 million people are pushed into extreme poverty every year due to out-of-pockets spending for health care.
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15 persons die of COVID-19 in Nasarawa State since outbreak — Official
As of Dec 22, the state had 668 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 15 deaths.
Nigerian journalists trained on reporting matters affecting Persons with Disabilities
According to the organisers, the training became necessary because of the common and negative stereotypes of persons with disabilities.
Nasarawa declares free education for physically-challenged students
The official said that government had directed all heads of the institutions to ensure compliance, added that the institution’s management ...
Death toll rises to 18 in Nasarawa accident
Five more persons have been confirmed dead in the accident which had claimed 13 lives on Sunday.
DPR seals 13 petrol stations, seven gas refill outlets in Nasarawa
Six of the LPG refilling outlets sealed in Nasarawa were illegal.
Nasarawa re-launches monthly environmental sanitation exercise
The governor promised to reward the cleanest local government at the end of every month
Abducted ex-Minister regains freedom
The minister was kidnapped Tuesday.
Lecturer sacked for collecting money to pass students who failed exams
Two other lecturers were also being investigated for diverting registration money they allegedly collected from students.
Man, 28, killed in tussle over girlfriend
The police warns youths against taking laws into their hands and advised the public to report grievances to appropriate authorities
Tragedy strikes in Nasarawa as kids fleeing sectarian violence drown
Serious fighting had broken out between the Fulani and Eggon in the Tudun Adabu area of Obi local government of ...
Gunmen attack checkpoint, kill police officer
The victim was a police corporal. Gunmen on Friday night attacked a police checkpoint in Akwanga Local Government Area of ...
Fire destroys Akwanga Market
The market got burnt on Monday evening A late evening fire on Monday destroyed some shops at Akwanga Market in Akwanga ...
12 Nasarawa Commissioners to join PDP, party chairman claims
Mr. Al-Makura runs an APC administration. The Nasarawa State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ), Yunana Iliya, has ...
