From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) expresses its deep condemnation of the brutal murder of His Royal Highness Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Emir of Gobir, by bandits in Sokoto State. In a press statement signed by Khalid Muhammad Bello, the National President of the association, stated, “We call upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Defence Minister, and the National Security Adviser to urgently consider our proposed roadmap for resolving the conflicts in the North West region. This tragic event, where the Emir was kidnapped and killed despite a ransom payment of over…
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…Reaffirms commitment to citizens’ safety From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off its ongoing warning strike, as the government is working to address the association’s challenges. The strike is in protest against the abduction of its members, especially Dr Popoola Ganiyat, abducted eight months ago. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Patience Onuobia said the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the appeal during a meeting with NARD leaders…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Agriculture Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Chairman, Mr. John O. Oba, a cherished and esteemed member of the association. Mr Oba died in the early hours of Thursday, 29th August 2024, after a brief illness. Until his death, he was a staff of Blue Print Newspaper and a former Chairman of ACAN between 2016 and 2023. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Association, Juliana Agbo, indicating that Mr Oba was more than just an exceptional…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has condemned the killing of one of its officers, Halliru Liman, who was shot and killed by military personnel. The command demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that those responsible were brought to book. In a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said the command was deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of Liman, who was, until his death, the DPO in charge of Wasagu Division in Kebbi state. Abubakar said the deceased police officer was on his way…
From Umar Danladi Ado ,Sokoto A delegation from Sokoto State, led by the Honorable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Mohammed Tukur Alkali, who also serves as the state Chairman of the Steering committee for the Agile project, visited Maiduguri for a peer learning experience. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Mansur Isa Buhari, Coordinator of the Agile project in Sokoto State. The peer learning visit aimed to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and capacity building, enabling the Sokoto State team to leverage the experiences and expertise of their counterparts in Borno State. A statement issued by the Public Relations…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has expressed commitment to roll out more impactful health initiatives to improve the health of the citizenry. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo stated this at the Government House, Lokoja, on Friday while flagging off the distribution of Two (2) Hilux Vans and Forty-two (42) motorcycles for the HIV/AIDS – TB Elimination Programme in the State. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Ozigi, Governor Ododo disclosed that deliberate health policies and programmes were being put in place to improve the health indices. Governor Ododo further applauded the Global…
From Umar Danladi Ado The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdullahi Idris-Zuru as Special Adviser to the governor on Communication and Strategy. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The statement said that the appointment letter was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida. While assuring that the appointment was purely based on merit, the statement said it expected the appointee to show total commitment, devotion, a high sense of responsibility and…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided food and household items to victims of banditry in Danja and Bakori local government areas of Katsina State. The items worth over N70 million were distributed to over 700 affected families. Speaking at the occasion, Member House of Representatives for Bakori/Danja Constituency, Hon Balarabe Dabai, commended the agency for its assistance to the victims. Dabai said the items were donated after he forwarded a passionate appeal to the agency to assist the victims. He lamented the increased attacks on communities by bandits in his constituency, saying the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government has sponsored 115 legal counsel to attend the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual conference. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi, disclosed this while addressing pressmen at EKo Hotel Ikoyi Lagos. Barr. Dederi stated that the administration of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf focuses on building a robust legal system to position the state as a leader in legal services, driving excellence and innovation in the sector. The commissioner highlighted that the state government has graciously provided state counsel with robe and medical fitness allowances, conference and practising fees,…
…Seeks collaboration By Usman Usman Garba The newly appointed Kano State Commissioner of Internal Security and Special Services, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (rtd) has said that the ministry will work closely with security agencies to ensure a more secure environment for all residents. The commissioner made this known when he paid familiarization visits to the Nigeria Air Force, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Police Command, Department of Security Services and Cooperate Security Training Institute Gabasawa. Gen. Idris disclosed that the visit was aimed at introducing himself and the ministry to the heads of security agencies in the…