From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto have tendered an apology to Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the State Governor’s Adviser on Students Matters, regarding alleged scholarship payment issues. Usman Yahuza, the students’ spokesperson, explained that after conducting a thorough investigation, they discovered that Salame’s office was only responsible for verifying and submitting student lists, not making payments. Yahuza expressed regret for any harm caused to Salame’s reputation and committed to verifying information before making public accusations in the future. This apology follows previous allegations that Salame failed to settle tuition fees for students despite Governor Aliyu providing…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially sworn in Abdullahi Ghali Shitu as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council, marking the end of a judicial process that previously delayed his inauguration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kano Government House, where the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, administered the oath of office before Governor Yusuf. This development follows a recent judgement by the Kano High Court, which granted…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that over 300,000 farmers across the country have benefited from the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Project (NAGS-AP). The minister made this disclosure during the commencement of wheat cultivation and the flag-off of the 2024/2025 National Dry Season Farming under NAGS-AP, held in Calabar. He stated that the project aims to support 250,000 wheat farmers and 150,000 rice farmers during the dry season. Kyari emphasized that the NAGS-AP project has significantly boosted food production in the country, reducing the gap between food supply…
By Ado Salisu Kano state government has been urged to partner with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) aimed at improving the socio-economic development of the state. The chairman of the Kano state chapter of the institution, Abdulatif Abdulaziz, made the call at the 2024 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development seminar held in the state capital. The chairman explained that partnering with the state government will go a long way in boosting the revenue drive as well as the development of the state. He added that there is no doubt the real Estate sector has the potential to…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria. The event held at the conference hall of Musa Usman Secretariat was graced by education stakeholders, religious leaders, and community advocates to discuss innovative strategies to integrate the Almajiri system with basic formal education. The summit provided a platform for participants to discuss issues, share insights and propose actionable solutions to the challenges faced by the Almajiri education system. Addressing the gathering, Governor Zulum emphasised the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State government has a plan to end ranching and open grazing, the only option that will bring to an end farmers and herders in the nation. Commissioner of Livestock Alhaji Tijani Maksha is the Commissioner of Livestock in the state. He commended Professor Attahiru Jega’s panel for recommending ranching and open grazing as the best option that will put an end to farmers’ and herders’ protracted crisis across the country. Maksha disclosed this in an interview with Arewa Punch in Yola and said that marrying the two schemes together will help pastorals choose the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A recent investigation by Accountability Lab has exposed potential irregularities in government projects in Plateau State. One such project, the Government Secondary School Zagun in Bassa Local Government Area, has come under scrutiny. The school, which was earmarked for a significant renovation in 2024, appears to have seen little to no progress. The Principal, Mr. Akuten Adinimil Achaka, confirmed that there were no new structures or buildings added to the school premises. Achaka revealed that the existing structures, including the science lab and administrative block, were constructed during the Jonah David Jang administration. While some renovations…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed circulating rumors of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at the old Jos University Teaching Hospital site near Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor assured the public that security agencies, including the anti-bomb squad, had conducted a thorough search of the area and found no evidence of any explosive device. Governor Mutfwang urged the people of Plateau State to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has been conferred with the Most Media Friendly Governor Award by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), In recognition of the developmental projects he executed, which were also transmitted live on NTA. The Director-General of NTA, Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos ,presented the award to Gov. Aliyu during the 2024 NTA Cultural Display held in the premises of NTA Sokoto Network Centre. According to him, since the inception of his administration he has been executing laudable programmes which NTA had transmitted live for the larger society to know. Represented by the Executive Director Administration…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has sworn into action and signed five bills into law with significant progress in the state’s development. Prominent among the laws are Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Hygiene Services Law 2024, This law applies to various state agencies, including the Adamawa State Water Services Regulatory Commission, Private Sector Participation and Service Providers, Adamawa State Water Corporation, and more. The Governor, in a statement signed by his press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the law applies to various agencies in the state. The Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency Law…