From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Over 50 cases have been recorded by the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Right Commission, out of which about 30 have been successfully mediated. The Gender Equal Opportunities Right was established 8 months ago and has secured one prosecution presently. The Director of Media Information officer of the Commission, Mrs Nene Dung, disclosed this during the opening of a two-day Learning Exchange for WPS structures in Plateau, Gombe and Adamawa at Valada Resort Hotel Jos on Tuesday Organised by CLEEN Foundation, with support from Norwegian Embassy and UN Women. Speaking earlier, the Executive Director of…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Accountant General of the state to close all Ministry, Department, and Agency (MDA) accounts with immediate effect. The governor gave the directive at the ongoing meeting with the Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) and heads of MDAs at the Government House. He said the decision was taken to ensure that all government revenue is properly accounted for and utilized for the development of the state. Details soon….
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Dr Usman Hayatu-Mazadu, has said that despite predictions and warnings of the impending flood, some residents refused to relocate, leading to the destruction of over 200 houses in Zaria and Sabon-Gari Local Government Area of the Kaduna state. He, therefore, said that residents’ cooperation was crucial in ensuring their safety. The Kaduna State Government, however, appealed to residents living in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately following the devastating flood that affected Sabon-Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. Dr Mazadu told journalists that the state government…
…Lauds Gov. Buni on Achievements From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday, had a fruitful meeting with Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), on areas of support and partnership between the Yobe state government and the bank, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He said “This collaboration is of great importance to us as we strive to recover from the many years of devastation from the huge destruction caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. Yobe state is the second most affected state by the Boko…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja A former Minister of State for Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni, has called on all stakeholders to join hands together in building a united and prosperous Kogi State. Prof. Ocheni made the call on Monday in Lokoja at the Nigeria Post Kogi at 33 lecture and awards 2024 with the topic, “Sustaining Kogi’s Unbroken Unity, Prospects and Possibilities, This House Must Not Fall.” Represented by a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Ali Atabor, Kogi State Council, the former Minister noted that fanning the embers of division around the ethnic or religious…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Troops of 233 Battalion at Welcome to Damaturu Checkpoint have arrested a suspect conveying Yobe State agricultural empowerment types of equipment distributed to farmers across the state for food security. According to the Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), the suspect, Abdulmumini Lawan,, aged 39, who is a Golf 3 Wagon driver with vehicle plate No: NFD 258, XA, was conveying the agricultural empowerment tools when he was arrested by the troops. He said that the suspect was conveying 4 x Trashers suspected to be items issued for empowerment by the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has described the death of the District head of Gatawa in the Sabon Birni local government area as a great loss not only to the local or state government but the entire nation. He made the assertion during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Sabon Birni town. Alhaji Aliyu said the late District head has played a significant role towards ensuring peace and unity within his domain. He expressed dismay at the circumstances that led to the death of the Emir, pointing out that, as…
By Hajara Usman Exclusive breastfeeding, which involves feeding infants only with breast milk for the first six months of life, is crucial for their growth, development, and immune system. According to experts, it provides all the essential nutrients a baby needs during this vital period. However, despite its well-documented benefits, many mothers face significant challenges that prevent them from exclusively breastfeeding their infants. These obstacles often include a lack of support from their spouses, pressure from mothers-in-law, and widespread misinformation about the practice. The 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) sheds light on the state of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The State Universal Basic Education Board Kano has commenced the Reading and Numeracy Activities (RANA program for primary three teachers across 15 local government areas to train teachers on the initiative. The program, under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) scheme, aims to teach literacy and numeracy in the Hausa language. According to the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, teaching in the mother tongue helps students understand better, a method adopted by developed countries. Kabir commended the efforts of the state government, led by Governor Abba Kabir…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has introduced the Central Billing Platform to improve internal revenue generation in the state. The Executive Chairman of the state Internal Revenue Service, Isyaku Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen. He stressed that the central billing is also aimed at eliminating the diversion of revenue to private pockets. “The central billing was the first to be introduced since the creation of Katsina in 1987. It was targeted to address linkages in revenue collection,” Mohammed said. Mahammed said the system was introduced in June this year to help simplify the payment…