From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has urged the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to explore innovative ways to create opportunities for jobs in Nigeria. Onyejeocha, who spoke when she received the newly-appointed Director-General of NPC, Baffa Dan’agundi, and his team on a courtesy visit to her on Wednesday in Abuja stated that the Federal Government would always support creative ideas to tackle unemployment in the country. She noted that the NPC’s plan to employ one million Nigerians aligns with the Labour Ministry’s goal of providing 2.5 million jobs in one year through the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has announced the current Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University, Professor Bashir Garba, as the new Vice Chancellor of the University. He succeeded the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the school, Profess Lawal Bilbis, who retired as the VC of the school recently. This is contained in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancalleor of the University, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega. The statement reads:, “The Governing Council has, at its 168 Special meeting held on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024, approved the appointment of…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has signed an Executive Order prohibiting the activities of scavengers in the state. He said the order takes immediate effect this August 2024 and shall remain in force in all 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State until further notice. The Governor noted that, for the purpose of this order, “scavenging” means the act of rummaging through waste or engaging in any activity that constitutes a nuisance or health hazard. Governor Fintiri, therefore, said the Order warns that any person who engages in scavenging commits a criminal offence and…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has been commended for working tirelessly to qualify for this year’s Saudi Arabian award for excellence in discipline and proper arrangements of the 2024 Hajj exercise in Nigeria. The commendation was made by Secretary APC Elders Forum Ga won Kifi, Gwiwa area in Wamakko local government areas, Malam Lawal Garba Alkanci in a statement. Malam Alkanci, a retired journalist, described the chairman of PWA, Alhaji Aliyu Musa Gusau, as a committed, hardworking and disciplined person who always works hand towards achieving the desired objectives. The APC Secretary called on…
…Highlights some achievements By Usman Usman Garba The Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labarin Yusuf has inspected some of the renovated hospitals which were abandoned and sold but retrieved by the present administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf due to its passion on how to save life of the Kano state citizens. Some of the dilapidated and abandoned hospitals renovated by this present administration encompassed Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital; Accident and Emergency, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital that was sold by the previous administration to a selfish individual in the state. During his visit to Nuhu…
…calls on security agencies to be more vigilant From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has called on the security agencies to be more vigilant and leave no stone unturned in dealing with any real or potential threat to the conduct of the forthcoming Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. He noted that already, concerns have been expressed about the possibility of armed state and non-state actors disrupting the processes. According to the INEC Chairman, with just 37 days to the Edo State governorship election and 93 days before voters in Ondo…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The estwhile Sokoto State House of Assembly member representing Shagari/Yabo constituency,Barrister Alhaji Maidawa has pledged to utilize Shagari earth dam to boost the economy activities of the area if given the mandate. Barr Maiwada further said that Shagari area is blessed with untapped human and agricultural potentials which if properly utilize it would rapidly boost the revenue base of the area and state at large. The former legislator stated this to newsmen in Sokoto shortly after he was screened as the Shagari local government APC candidate in the forthcoming September polls in the state .…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen. has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill which stipulates that any Nigerian who refuses to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both. The withdrawal followed the outrage and opposition that trailed the provisions of the planned legislation which many have described as draconian and anti-democratic. The Bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, is set for its second reading, where its general principles will be debated. According to the proposed legislation, anyone who destroys a national symbol or a place…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau North Senatorial district petition for a rerun election filled by Chris Giwa of the APC against the election of Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has been dismissed. This morning, the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Bauchi dismissed the petition on Wednesday and declared Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang as validly elected at the Rerun Elections conducted by INEC in February this year. Our correspondent reports that a 3-panel Judge led by Hon. Justice Cordelia Ogadi unanimously dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and affirmed Senator Mwadkwon as the winner of the election. The Triumph gathered…
…Counts over N1 billion losses By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid an on the spot assessment visit to Kano State High Court that was vandalized by thugs during the nationwide protests some few days ago. The Governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, Chief Registrar of the High Court, Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Bayero, and other High Court Judges of the State. This was contained in a Press statement made available to newsmen in Kano by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin…