….Calls for more support From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has congratulated the people of the state for witnessing the new year 2025 peacefully. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, the DG press and media affairs to the governor, the governor said the year 2024 was generally successful, though with some challenges of flood disasters and isolated security challenges. It is with gratitude to Allah (SWT) that today we witness the beginning of yet another year “l pray to God to protect and bless our state and country, with improved security and…
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By Ado Salisu An array of football stars will showcase their talent at the third edition of the annual Ibrahim Galadima Cup, set to kick off on January 4th, 2025, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata, Kano, by 4 p.m. The football tournament is organized annually to honor Ibrahim Galadima, the former chairman of the now-defunct Nigeria Football Association (NFA), in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria, Africa’s largest footballing nation. Ado Salisu, the chairman of the competition’s media and publicity committee, disclosed that 16 teams would compete in four groups (A,…
..Announces major developments for 2025 From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In his New Year’s address, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State announced the pardon of 11 inmates from the Jos Correctional Centre, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to justice and societal reform. The governor revealed that the state government had paid fines for several serious offenders, leading to the quashing of their jail terms. Among those granted pardon were Moses Reuben (absolute pardon), Saleh Muhammadu, Mohammed Ado, Safa David, Timothy Sunday, and David Yusuf, all of whom had their fines settled. Other inmates, including Abba Ahmed, Umar Adamu, Mannaseh Dada, Na’Answan,…
…Calls for more development in Kano By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended his warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of the New Year, 2025. The Governors were at the president’s residence in Lagos today (Wednesday 1st January 2025) to join hundreds of highly placed Nigerians who celebrate him on the occasion of the new year. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf joined his fellow governors under the leadership of the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Abdulrazaq…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State welcomed 2025 with vibrant celebrations at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, where thousands of residents gathered to enjoy music, cultural displays, and an inspiring message of leadership. During the festivities, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed tax reform bill. The Governor, speaking through his Deputy, lauded the resilience of Kano residents amidst economic challenges, describing the proposed tax hike as “ill-timed, lopsided and inimical to the unity of the country. Nigerians in general, and the north in particular…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has granted amnesty and an unconditional pardon to 45 inmates convicted of minor offenses, in accordance with Section 212(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Amended). The Governor’s decision, made in the spirit of the New Year and aligned with the “People First” mantra of his administration, was communicated to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani. The pardoned inmates were convicted for various offenses, including felony, stealing, breaking and entering, assault, threats to life, cultism, armed robbery, illegal…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The National Association of Jukun Waanu (NAJUWA) has elected Engr. Moses A. Amankye as its National President General for the next four years. Amankye emerged victorious in a keenly contested election recently held in Abinsi, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, the national headquarters of the Jukun Waanu nation. According to a report signed by the Chairman of the National Electoral Committee (NAJECOM), Adahnu Asegba J., Amankye’s victory was uncontested, as he clinched the presidency without opposition. Other members of the newly constituted and elected executive council include Barrister Joel L. Awoke as Vice President…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Radda has expressed confidence that the insecurity currently plaguing the state will soon be a thing of the past. In his New Year message, Governor Radda acknowledged that while insecurity remains a national challenge, his administration, under the “Building Your Future” slogan, has taken significant steps to address it. He emphasized the state’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring peace. The Governor recalled the launch of the second batch of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and the provision of vehicles and advanced equipment to security agencies, marking a clear…
….Unveils vision for development in 2025 By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of the state within and outside the state including those in diaspora, expressing optimism for a brighter and more prosperous year ahead. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. In his message, the Governor commended the resilience and patience of Kano residents in navigating the challenges of 2024 and reassured them of his unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful progress and…
… Pledges accelerated infrastructural growth, social empowerment and poverty alleviation in 2025 By Usman Usman Garba In line with standard appropriation plan, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assented into law the budgetary allocation for 2025 fiscal year in the sum of N719, 755,417, 663. Of the total budget size, the sum of N262, 670,660,562.68 representing 36 per cent dedicated to recurrent expenditure while the cumulative sum of N457, 804,757,100.32 which stands at 64 per cent would be spent on capital expenditure. Signing the 2025 appropriation bill on Tuesday at the government House, Governor Yusuf declared that his administration is committed…