By Musa Muhammad Kutama In a statement marking his first anniversary as Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian government, staff, and partners for their unwavering support. Ndace, a seasoned journalist with a distinguished career, highlighted the significant strides made by VON under his leadership. He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Information and National Orientation for their trust and guidance. “In the past year, we have renewed and deepened our partnerships with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), ensuring that VON remains a vital instrument…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA) is threatening the Benue state Governor for Tiv, the President Benue Council of Chiefs and others that it will relocate its case and payment of N1 billion for damages over persistent postponement without cogent reasons. The Association said the consisted postponement of its litigation against the Benue State Government and others over their constant discrimination and marginalization in the state. NAJUWA earlier sued the office of the Benue State Governor, Benue State Government, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Benue State House of Assembly, the Attorney…
…As School Health Clubs Inaugurated By Usman Usman Garba In an effort to ensure clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate messages on diphtheria and cholera are disseminated, the state Ministry of Health and Breakthrough Action Nigeria have organized a 3-Day Message Development Workshop on Diphtheria and Cholera. In his opening remarks during the work that took place in the metropolis, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, maintained that public health threats like cholera and diphtheria continue to pose significant risks to the well-being of the communities, especially during the outbreaks. He noted that it is, therefore, necessary to…
By Musaddiq A B Talle Enduring sorrow… Every soul will taste death” Qur’an (3:185) Death is the only truth of every mortal. Every living must taste the wrath of it. It is the destroyer of joy, an end to a pain. For Baba it came as a relief to a long suffering. It was hard for us to see him in that state. It has been two years since he left us. Tuesday 18, October 2022. My phone rang, it was Ummah on the other side of the call. She asked me to come over to the hospital, that Baba’s…
From Muawuya Bals Idris, Katsina Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has expressed concern over the decay in the country’s societal values and called for collective action to address the problem. He said it is the responsibility of all Nigerians to rise and work as a united force to change the situation and set the nation on the right path. Jobe spoke at a town hall meeting on the National Values Charter and National Anthem organised by the Katsina State office of the National Orientation Agency(NOA). The Deputy Governor said Nigeria as a country is richly blessed with abundant…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The University of Jos College of Health Science has swear-in and inducted 112 newly qualified Medical Doctors. During the swearing in/induction on Thursday at the permanent site of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Shaya charge the newly inducted Doctors to remember one thing,their professional and their call which is to serve humanity. He further urged them to keep this as their focal point no matter what comes from the environment outside there, because you will be determing to serve humanity. The VC was represented by Prof.Nuhu…
By Usman Gwadabe A Kano High Court No. 4, presided over by Justice Usman Malam Naabba, has granted a restraining order stopping the Federal Government from erecting railway construction on people’s land at Kuyan Ta Inna layout in Kano State. The known was made by Justice Usman Naabba while briefing newsmen after the court session held recently. Counsel to the applicants, Barr. Umar Usman Dan Baito explained that the applicants’ prayer was to restrain the respondents from trespassing, taking over, or erecting a railway on the applicants’ properties until the hearing of the motion on notice. Barr. Dan Baito stated…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Ministry of Education has indicated its readiness to work with Alumni of Old Boys Associations across the state to improve the standard of education. The state Commissioner, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, gave the assurance when he received executive members of Rumfa Old Boys Association, class ’94, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office yesterday. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Hajiya Kubra Imam, the commissioner maintained that for education to progress, there is a need for collective efforts between government, individuals and other non-governmental organizations that could work together to…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commiserated with the government and people of Jigawa State over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area. Governor Yusuf paid a condolence visit to the state on Thursday, October 17, 2024, to express his solidarity and support to the affected families. During his visit, Governor Yusuf announced a donation of ₦100 million to assist the victims of the explosion and their families. He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the Kano state government and its citizens, emphasizing that any tragedy affecting…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) strongly condemns the ongoing and relentless rise in petrol prices throughout the nation. This latest increase represents yet another wave of hardship and distress for the Nigerian populace, who were confronted last week with yet another increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The implications of this increase are far-reaching, affecting not only transportation costs but also the prices of essential goods and services, thereby exacerbating the already dire economic situation faced by countless families across the country. The approach taken by President Tinubu…