From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Katsina State, Bello Adamu Safana, has announced that the party registered over 6,000 new members within one month. Speaking to journalists, Safana revealed that the new members were former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He added that the SDP is preparing to welcome more defectors in the coming days. According to him, the party has commenced the issuance of temporary membership cards across the state, pending the distribution of permanent cards by the party’s national headquarters. Safana assured…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina No fewer than three million children are set to be immunised against the poliovirus across the 34 Local Government Areas of Katsina State. The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during a one-day media dialogue organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the state government, ahead of the commemoration of World Immunisation Day. According to Dr. Yahaya, the immunisation campaign will span four days, from April 26 to 29, and will be followed by a two-day mop-up exercise to reach any missed…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has cautioned the newly inaugurated chairmen of the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state against the misuse of public funds, urging them to focus on projects that directly benefit the people. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held on Monday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, Governor Radda emphasized the importance of fiscal discipline and accountability in local governance. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar. “I urge you all to approach your responsibilities with integrity,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SINOMACH, a Chinese conglomerate, to develop a comprehensive sugarcane cultivation and processing project capable of producing one million metric tonnes of sugar annually in Nigeria. This MoU, an early achievement of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership—an initiative spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—could potentially attract investments totaling up to one billion dollars into Nigeria’s sugar industry. Under the agreement, SINOMACH will begin by constructing a sugar production plant and a sugarcane plantation with an annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes. The…
…As Graduates of SUPA Programme Set to Earn Recognized Credentials From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced a strategic shift in its skills development approach by discontinuing the distribution of starter-packs to graduates of its training programmes. Instead, the agency will now focus on providing certifications from both local and international awarding bodies to enhance the employability of its trainees in both domestic and global markets. Director-General of the ITF, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja following the completion of the Fund’s latest assessment of privately owned training centres involved…
…Says the Program is for All Nigerians From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has refuted claims by members of the North-East Caucus in the National Assembly that the region was completely excluded from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, addressed the matter during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday. He emphasized that the SAPZ program is designed to benefit all Nigerians and every state will be included in its implementation. “Our attention has been drawn to the concerns…
…As ECONEC’s General Assembly Holds in Gambia From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region, emphasizing that such cooperation is essential for deepening democratic governance across the region. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday said Prof. Yakubu made the call in Banjul, the capital of the Republic of Gambia, where he attended the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC). According to the statement, key items on the agenda included the review…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In a bid to achieve the mandate of the ministry and sustain its current achievements, Directors in the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare have been urged to ensure the effective delivery of healthcare services to Nigerian citizens. This call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Daju Kachollom, mni, during a recent retreat for Directors held at the Carlton Swiss Hotel, Enugu, Enugu State. The statement was issued over the weekend in Abuja by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Alaba Balogun. The theme of the retreat was…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities through strategic collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Speaking during a meeting with a high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by General Shahir Shamsad, at his office in Ship House, Abuja, the Minister commended Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategies, describing them as cost-effective and exemplary for Nigeria to emulate. He noted that the longstanding relationship between both nations is built on mutual respect, shared challenges, and aligned strategic interests. “The history of cooperation between Nigeria and…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has signed the UNICEF Multi-Year Work Plan (2025–2027), reinforcing its commitment to improving the lives of children through strengthened education, healthcare, nutrition, and social services. The work plan, jointly developed by UNICEF and relevant Katsina State ministries and departments, is part of the ongoing Federal Government-UNICEF Country Programme Cooperation (2023–2027). Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Dikko Umar Radda revealed that his administration has invested over ₦120 billion in the education sector, focusing on the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, equipping science and technical institutions, and recruiting qualified teachers. “We have…