Insecurity: Fed Govt dismisses claims it’s overwhelmed

•Terrorists suffered heavy casualties in Birnin-Gwari, says minister •FEC approves contracts for Works, Aviation ministries •Lai Mohammed The Federal Government yesterday debunked insinuations that government had been overwhelmed by persisting insecurity. Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed, who said this while addressing State House correspondents, presided over by President Muhammadu …

Read More »

FG spends N6.2bn to teach, equip Bauchi youths to repair phones

Sadiya Farouq Nigeria’s federal government says it has spent N6.2 billion to train and equip 16,820 Bauchi youths in the art of smartphone repairs to enable them to become financially self-reliant. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development announced the development on Wednesday. Sadiya Farouq, the minister …

Read More »