* Calls For Renewal Of Licences Or Face Sanctions

By David Odama (In Lafia, Nasarawa State)

Worried by the high level of environmental degradation, devastation and pollution, Nasarawa State government said it is considering stringent measures that would assist the state reclaim lands destroyed by the activities of miners.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The Anambra State Government has expressed delight at the honour done to one her illustrious citizen, Professor Charles Ejike Chidume, who was recently conferred with a Highest Academic Award of the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM).

By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

A former lawmaker for Wukari Constituency at the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Ishaya Gani, has resigned his appointment as a Special Adviser to governor Darius Dickson Ishaku.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has urged farmers who specialize in the production of watermelon to continue to be resilient and work hard to bolster their production.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar 111 alongside governors Nasir El-rufai, (Kaduna) Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi) were amongst digintaries that attended the burial of Sardauna's grandson, Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, on Saturday evening in Sokoto.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

A grandson of the first republic Premier of Northern Nigeria and the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, is dead.

By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

A fire outbreak at Wukari popular yam market in Taraba state has destroy thousands of Yam tubers and property worth millions of naira.

• * Warns Against Military Intervention

By David Odama (In Lafia, Nasarawa State)

The Catholic, Bishop of Lafia Diocese, in Nasarawa State, Dr. David Ajang has cautioned politicians against inviting the military to take over the reign of government with their actions and inaction that were capable of truncating democracy in the country.

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

Worried by the high rate of drug abuse in the North East region, all Secretaries of State Governments (SSG's) gathered in Gombe State to fashion out ways of stemming the ugly trend.

By Micheal Jegede (In Abuja)

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) have commenced a collaborative process of evolving a Professional Certification and Licensing Practice (PC & LP) guide framework for certified practice of professionals for the Hospitality, Travel-Tourism (HOTOUR) and related trades in Nigeria.

By Micheal Jegede (In Abuja)

The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, has said that the National Biosecurity Policy and Action Plan has been articulated to reinvigorate the country's commitment to the protection of National sovereignty, human and biodiversity security and the wellbeing of it's citizens.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

A Non Governmental Organization, Life Helpers Initiative with support from UNICEF and British Council has began awareness campaigns to higher institutions across Sokoto on "Enhancing Women Participation In Decision Making as well as Political Processes in the State".