From Joseph Asegba, Yola In an effort to alleviate hardship in the nation, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken the bull by the horns to alleviate the hardship faced by vulnerable members of the community in Adamawa State. The commission has handed over assorted food and non-food items to the state government for distribution to those in need. The Managing Director NEDC Mohammed Goni Alkali represented by the Ag. Coordinator NEDC Adamawa State, Fatima Bakari, the items rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil, blockades, mats, children’s wear, and blankets for flood victims. These essential items will be shared among religious…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) is deeply concerned about the October 9, 2024, Punch Newspaper headline: “S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality.” This lawsuit, led by Kogi State and supported by 15 others, including Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nassarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross-River, and Niger states, question the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), signaling a troubling attempt to undermine its authority and entrench corruption in Nigeria’s governance. These state governments do not represent their constituents’ views in this case, and…
…His astronomical elevation to the top echelon of his profession is indeed awesome By Shariff Aminu Ahlan In every endeavors in life, their lies challenges, trails, obstacles and several other occurrences that humans are bound to come across and ability to weather the storms and tread successfully despites all the hurdles is what’s define a successful individual. One can unequivocally said without any fear of dispute that a glamour world of movie is one of such tedious venture that very few can survive the hurdles, intricacies and associated limelight that is always beaming on its practitioners. As such individuals that…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has honoured his commitment to improving educational infrastructure by providing 1,000 desks to Governor’s College, Kano. During a visit to the school two months ago, The Governor observed students sitting on the floor due to the shortage of desks. He immediately pledged to address the issue by providing furniture to create a more conducive learning environment for the students. True to his word, the governor’s administration has now delivered the promised desks, greatly enhancing the conditions at the school. The gesture reflects Governor Abba Yusuf’s dedication to the educational sector…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Hon. Oluwasegun Joseph, Kogi State Commissioner For Environment and Ecological Management has praised the prompt approval of the Minimum Wage Committee Report by Governor Usman Ododo. The Commissioner said by the Governor’s action, he has silenced the voices of the insignificant opposition, described the approval as both a promise kept, a demonstration of his love for Kogi workers and has restored workers’ dignity. The Commissioner asserted in a statement in Lokoja, described the worker’s Policy of Gov. Ododo as unprecedented, and said that the Governor has further made their campaign seamless. He said: “The signing…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, said his administration has domesticate National Policy on Nano Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The move is to ensure sustainable economic growth and job creation. Governor Radda revealed these while addressing government officials, entrepreneurs and industry actors at the unveiling and presentation of Katsina State nMSME and graduation of 217 employability projects. Radda who inferred from his wealth of experience while serving as the Director General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), reiterated the state’s commitment to economic growth. “Katsina State is the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened 8 years closed Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road in Sokoto State and said three military formations will be established to end banditry in the state. The Minister of State Defense, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, on Thursday, led military personnel to reopen the road along with other abandoned roads and interacted with members of different communities in Isa, Sabon Birni and Goronyo local government areas. The reopened roads were abandoned due to security challenges and the successes were part of the achievements in the ongoing operations in the Northwest. He explained that…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected Shilla boys terrorizing the people of the Jambutu area of Yola North local government area of the state. The arrest by the Police is to create an enabling environment and maintain peace and security across the State. In a statement, the Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspects, identified as Sadiq Usman, 20 years, Abba Ibrahim, 18 years, Abdul Jibrin, 20 years, and Labaran Muhammed, 20 years, were arrested at Geriyo Junaction, around 2 am. Nguroje, while revealing, further said that in their possession, they…
By Suleiman Hamid Saturday 5 October 2024 saw an influx of red-capped individuals who flocked to the Eagle Square, Abuja for an important event. Side by side with teachers from the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT, they were for the 2024 World Teachers Day, where the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) honoured the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his outstanding performance in the educational sector, alongside his counterparts from Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi States. Governor Yusuf was honoured with prestigious golden award for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector, during…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said henceforth September 16th of every year is to be observed as National Symbol Enlightenment Day. The Katsina Director of the agency, Muhtari Lawal Tsagam, at a news conference in Katsina, said the agency will vigorously promote the symbol to ensure that they are accorded respect and properly displayed. Tsagam said the Enlightenment Day would assist in building love and unity among Nigerians. Tsagam commended President Tinubu for the reintroduction of the old national anthem, saying it is a significant step in reaffirming our national pride and unity. “The Anthem…