From Abba Dukawa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget, totaling N47.9 trillion, to the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the close of Thursday’s plenary. Earlier, Budget and Economic Planning Minister Senator Atiku Bagudu outlined key details of the proposed budget. Ahead of the presentation, both chambers of the National Assembly passed the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), which include critical parameters such as an oil benchmark of $75 per barrel, 2.06 million barrels of crude…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and address the growing challenges of zero-dose children in Nigeria, particularly in Cross River State, the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in collaboration with UNICEF, recently organized a two-day media dialogue. The event brought together journalists and other stakeholders from across the country. Held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar, Cross River State, between December 4-6, 2024, the dialogue aimed to educate the media and the public on life-saving interventions for sick newborns, with a focus…
By Usman Usman Garba In a landmark effort to promote inclusive governance and enhance policymaking through community engagement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the composition of the Kano State Shura Council. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the council comprises 46 distinguished members, including renowned Islamic scholars, respected academics, and notable community leaders. The Shura Council is tasked with providing expert advice to the government on critical socio-economic and religious matters. The council will be chaired by Professor Shehu Galadanci, with Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen serving as Vice Chairman. Other…
By Usman Usman Garba In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf maintained the much awaited decision finally came to enable uptimum performance that will drive more dividend of democracy to the good people of Kano state. Those affected by the major shake up are the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has warned political job seekers against overheating the polity to divert the attention of the government and create confusion. He gave the warning while swearing into office newly appointed permanent secretaries and other public office holders. “I have noted in recent times the emerging politicking for 2027. As a government, we are concentrating on executing our campaign promises to the people. “We will not tolerate any deliberate act of overheating the polity intended to cause confusion, disaffection and to divert government attention from achieving its set…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to resolve a longstanding issue affecting hundreds of Kano students who have been unable to access their academic certificates, a situation that has plagued the state for years under the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf confirmed his arrival in Cyprus, where he held crucial discussions with the management of Near East University. The focus of the meeting was the release of academic certificates for Kano graduates who completed their studies between 2015 and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a historic show of unity and resolve, the Concerned Fika Community Elders, Youths, and Women Solidarity Group has expressed strong support for the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture and Forestry in Fika, Yobe State. The group’s unanimous endorsement of the bill to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, CAP A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, marks a significant milestone toward realizing this vision. The Concerned Fika Community members convened a meeting on Monday at the Town Hall Centre in Fika, where a communiqué was read by Ibrahim Bawa…
By Abba Dukawa The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has vowed to depose any traditional title holder under the emirate council who is found guilty of beating his wife. Sanusi also called for the urgent review of Section 55 of the Penal Code Law of Nigeria, which permits husbands to “correct” their wives, due to the widespread abuse of this provision, particularly in the northern part of the country. As outlined in the Penal Code Law, Section 55 allows a husband to “correct” his wife as long as it is by lawful customs and does not result in “grievous…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has allocated N36.2 billion for the construction of a 54.7-kilometer road. This project will connect the Kadanya-Kunduru-Radda-Tsakatsa-Ganuwa route, spanning Charanchi and Kankia Local Government Areas. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced the initiative during the official groundbreaking ceremony, emphasizing that the allocated budget covers both road construction and compensation for affected landowners and property holders. Governor Radda revealed that the state government has already disbursed N14 billion in mobilization fees, which represents 40 percent of the total project cost, to Stan Tech Engineering Construction Company. The project is slated for completion within…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The federal government has officially launched the “Renewed Hope Employment Initiative” in Zamfara State, a collaborative effort between the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. At the unveiling ceremony in Gusau, the NDE Director-General, Dr. Silas Agara, represented by the Zamfara State NDE coordinator, Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Kolo, emphasized the program’s goal of empowering unemployed youth. Hajiya Kolo explained that the initiative seeks to build the strength and confidence of young people by providing opportunities and resources to enhance their self-esteem and economic independence. She stated, “It…