By Hussaini Ibrahim The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative has held a one-day close-out and sustainability meeting for stakeholders from Kano and Jigawa states under its “District Voices and Development: Promoting Transparent LGA Budgeting in Nigeria” project. The event, organised in partnership with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and supported by UK International Development, marked the end of the eight-month project and was held on Wednesday at Mambayya House in Kano. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of DRDI, Dr Muhammad Mustapha Yayaha, said the close-out meeting was not the end of the initiative but a transition to…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State has recorded 13 consecutive months without a single case of poliovirus, as the government flagged off preparations for the 2026 polio immunisation campaign. The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, during the State Task Force Committee meeting on Primary Health Care held at the eHealth Africa Auditorium in Bompai. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa. Yusuf described the milestone as a major public health achievement, attributing it to sustained government commitment,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as the leader of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State. Shettima made the declaration on Monday during a grand reception held in Yola, where Fintiri was formally received into the APC by thousands of party faithful, stakeholders and supporters. The event, widely described by party members as a political turning point in the state, followed Fintiri’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, signalling a major realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the ceremony, the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, presented the symbolic…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has announced plans to commence the recruitment of teachers as part of efforts to address manpower shortages in schools across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Suleiman Jibia, disclosed this during a meeting with officials of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in his office. Jibia said the recruitment exercise had become necessary to bridge gaps in subject areas and improve the quality of teaching in public schools. According to him, the exercise will be guided by a detailed needs assessment to be carried out…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has described Nigerian youths as the country’s greatest asset, rather than mineral resources, infrastructure and money. Barrister Faleye made this submission in his speech as a guest speaker at the Student Mentorship Summit, 2006 organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS) in Abuja recently. According to him,”In Nigeria, our greatest asset is neither oil, nor infrastructure, nor even capital, it is our people. More specifically, it is our youth – energetic, innovative, and full of potential.” He added that to nurture…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Government has reacted to the judgment delivered by the state High Court on the tenure of local government chairmen to four years. The state government assured the citizens that governance and service delivery remained unaffected. The judgment was delivered recently by the state High Court, focusing primarily on the interpretation of Section 7(1) of the nation’s 1999 constitution as amended as it related to the tenure of local government officials, which declared four years term. A statement issued and signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap recently said government…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following an emergency meeting held recently at the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jos, the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in the state has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Miskom Raymond Dabo, who doubles as its substantive state chapter chairman and chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state. Dabo was also commended for his unwavering commitment, proactive leadership, and strategic approach in providing quality direction to the party. The committee also commended him for ensuring cohesion and stability in the face of ongoing political developments in…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has led a high-powered delegation from the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Zonal Congress held in Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. The delegation comprised elected representatives, political appointees, party executives, and other key stakeholders, underscoring Kano State’s strong presence and strategic role within the party in the North-West geopolitical zone. Governor Yusuf’s participation reflects his administration’s commitment to fostering party unity, strengthening internal democracy, and promoting inclusive leadership within the APC. The…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing critical infrastructure across all Emirates in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The governor made this known while receiving the Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, and his delegation during a Sallah homage visit at the Government House, Kano. Represented by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, Governor Yusuf said his administration remains focused on delivering impactful, people-oriented projects. He…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed all political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, emphasizing the need for strict compliance with laws governing the conduct of public officers. The circular stated that the decision was in accordance with…