From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has successfully completed projects in 272 out of 361 wards across the state, as part of its commitment to ensuring equitable distribution of social amenities. This announcement was made by the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawal Faruk Jobe, during a one-day event aimed at strengthening partnerships between the government and civil society organizations (CSOs). The event, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for Progress,” was organized by the Katsina State Development Management Board. Jobe emphasized that the projects executed within a year were a fulfillment of the government’s electoral campaign promises. He further assured that…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday lose 1,331 members of party to the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) at home town in Kano. The decampees who are mainly from 11 wards of Ganduje’s Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano state vowed to work against the return of APC in Kano. Prominent among the former APC leaders now embrace NNPP include former Vice Chairman, Dawakin-Tofa local government area, Malam Isyaku Dahiru Kwa; former state House of assembly aspirant, Hon. Audu Magaji Tumfafi; Bashir Musa Sani, APC Youth Leader for Takai…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In the just concluded Edo gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the governorship election alleged full of manipulation. This is contained in a statement condemning the alleged manipulation of the Edo Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. The chapter claims that the election results presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, clearly indicate that PDP candidate Dr. Asue Ighodalo garnered the highest votes. Disclosed by the State Chairman of PDP, Barrister Tahir Shehu during a Press Conference in Yola, that Adamawa PDP strongly denounces the…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed fresh charges against the wanted former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, accusing him of N110bn fraud. The EFCC had initially filed 19 charges against the former Kogi governor, along with his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, for money laundering offences amounting to N80,246,470,088.88. However, in the fresh 16 charges dated September 25, a copy which was obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday the total sum of the same money laundering offences rose to N110,446,470,89.00. Bello, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were listed…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intensified surveillance at border areas to stop the influx of small arms and light weapons into the country. The Custom Coordinator Zone B, Gumbo Dangaladima who spoke in Katsina state said the measure taken is to end the insecurity problem. Dangaladima who addressed officers and men of Katsina state Command assured that the insecurity problem facing the country will soon be over. He further said NCS has taken strategic measures at the nation’s border to fight against economic saboteur and criminality. “We are committed to protecting our borders and…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court after being declared wanted. Bello faces a 19-count charge related to an alleged N80.2 billion money laundering scheme. He was scheduled to appear in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday for his arraignment. However, when the case was called, his legal team, led by Mr. A. M. Adoyi, informed Justice Emeka Nwite about the pending appeal at the Supreme Court, noting that an affidavit had been filed on September 23. Adoyi stated…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a continued effort to provide relief to flood victims in Yobe State, the state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has announced that over N80 million in cash stimulus, food, and non-food items will be distributed to 536 households in Geidam Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The relief aid, which is part of the government’s response to the devastating floods that have affected many parts of the state, will be distributed to registered flood victims from Geidam LGA. The distribution will be based on the severity of the impact, availability of resources, and…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kachalla Tukur Sharme, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of 121 students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kujama, has been eliminated. Sharme’s death brings relief to Kaduna residents, as security forces intensify the hunt for fleeing gang members In a statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sharme’s death occurred during a fierce gun battle at ‘Hambakko’ in Rijana and Kaso Forests. “Sharme’s gang was responsible for numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Millennium City, Maraban Rido, Kujama, Kajuru, Maro, and surrounding villages,” Aruwan stated. The statement…
From Joseph Asegba, Jalingo In humanitarian support, General T Y Danjuma rtd. has donated N1 billion to the Borno state government over the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri city. The donation is a remarkable act of philanthropy to aid the victims of the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State. The flood had displaced thousands of residents and caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving many in urgent need of assistance. The Army General who’s known for his generous contributions to humanitarian causes, expressed deep concern for the victims and emphasized the importance of supporting communities during such crises. “What…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday received 30 members of opposition parties who decamped to the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) after dumping their political platforms. The decampees include top-ranking members who contested various elective positions in the 2023 general elections in Kano under the platforms Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and National Rescue Movement (NRM). A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the former opposition members were warmly embraced by NNPP at a special occasion held at Africa House, Government House, Kano. In their separate declaration, the leaders of the two opposition…