…cautions against politicising Security issues From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has praised the recent military actions against terrorists, especially in Nigeria’s NorthWest region. The Senior Special Assistant, (SSA) on Media and Communications to the National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, has publicly praised the recent military actions against banditry in the region. Dingyadi who was featured on Garkuwa Radio Sokoto FM’s breakfast program,’ Karin Kumallo’, commended the federal government’s commitment to addressing insecurity challenges in the region, citing the recent relocation of the Minister of State Defence, Bello…
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From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The USAID State2State, in partnership with the Kebbi State Government, has organized a capacity building of health finance personnel to reduce issues related to external audit queries. The 3-day training workshop on Internal Control Tools with the participants drawn from the state ministry for health and related MDAs was held at Soul Care Hotel, Sokoto State. State2State lead team in Kebbi state, Usman Faleye stated this during a 3-day training of health financing internal control tools of the Kebbi State Ministry of Health comprising of accountants, directors of finance and cashiers from the state ministry, and…
…upholds fairness From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Hon. Ahmad Tijjani Mustapha, Chairman Interparty Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) in Kaduna State, has said that IPAC is established to facilitate dialogue, protect the interests of political entities and uphold the principle of transparency and fairness in the electoral process. Speaking during the IPAC General Assembly and inauguration of Steering Committees, which held in Kaduna Hon.Mustapha said “while I welcome you all for finding time out of your busy schedules to attend our State General Assemble and Steering committees inauguration ,with me in this (IPAC) General Assembly are elected Executives of Interparty Advisory…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that President Bola Tinubu’s plan to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 to 10 per cent is set to become the blazing inferno that will consume every essence of the nation. He, however, alleged that Tinubu and his coterie advisers have resolved to raise the VAT rate from 7.5% to 10%, even as the NNPCL has announced a soaring PMS price increase at the pump. In a statement Sunday, Atiku said: “This move unveils a new era of regressive and…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the exit of his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, who stepped down from his role as official spokesperson of the president. The Triumph reports that on Saturday, Ngelale, in a statement made available on his verified Facebook page, announced the development, citing his ‘health condition’ as the major reason that compelled him to make the decision. Responding, in an official statement released by the Presidency, said the President has received the memo from Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The statement read: “The President has received the memo…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has disclosed its firm stance against negotiating with any group of bandits in the state. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, in Gusau, the state capital, Secretary to Zamfara State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwada. who was reacting to what he termed a “fabricated, fake and mischievous report” published in one of the national daily newspapers, said the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal is committed to transparency and accountability. He said, “We still maintain the position that we will not negotiate with terrorists. “I address yet another false information in circulation alleging that the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both primary and post-primary schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. A statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, quoted the Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, explaining that the decision to postpone the resumption date is compelled by some urgent reasons. Umar Doguwa disclosed that another day for the schools’ resumption would soon be announced by the ministry. “I wish to inform pupils, students and parents that the announcement earlier made for school resumption on 8th…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has presented vehicles to the leaders of the APC party in the 23 local government areas of the state. Gov Ahmad Aliyu presented the Toyota Saloon vehicles brand to each of the party chairmen of the 23 local governments in the state on Saturday. Aliyu was represented by the state APC Chairman, Hon. Isah Sadiq Achida (Turakin Achida), on Saturday at the APC state headquarters in Sokoto. The governor charged the beneficiaries to make the best use of the vehicles and ensure their maintenance. This is coming ahead of the local government…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL) has expressed strong opposition to the rumours going around of the appointment of Daniel Bwala as spokesman for President Tinubu. According to Professor Mika’il Jibrin, spokesman for NIMUL, while President Tinubu has the right to appoint anyone, the group strongly kicks against Bwala’s appointment. Bwala, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, has been critical of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima’s Muslim/Muslim ticket before the 2023 presidential election. NIMUL cannot trust Bwala in a position where he would be privy to critical issues that could make or…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, the Chief Magistrate Court has remanded Shafi’u Umar-Tureta in Correctional Center Custody for allegedly circulating falsehoods against state Governor Ahmad Aliyu and his wife through social media platforms. Tureta was the Special Assistant to former state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and was charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known to be defamatory. It could be recalled that the case was first mentioned on Aug. 26 of this year, when the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Abdurahman Mansur, said the offences have contravene penal code law. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the…