From Joseph Asegba, Yola The normal sales of PMS (fuel) in Adamawa have been restored filling stations are dispensing the products following Governor Ahamadu Umaru Fintiri’s intervention. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria Adamawa state chapter shields it to reopen all filling stations earlier closed as an allegation that Nigerian Customs Service operatives were sealing petrol stations. The Nigeria Customs Service officers in their routing exercise to some border Community intercepted six truckloads of petrol believed to be smuggled items to neighbouring Cameroon. The customs says its action is in line with its mandate of curbing smuggling activities Following…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A Cameroonian person who came to Calabar, the cross-river state capital was stranded in Calabar and waterbed of livelihood made a passionate appeal to the Muslim Ummah in the state as a matter of urgency to come to his aid so that he could go back to his motherland Cameron. Salihu Musa who was coincidentally caught up by our roving correspondent in Hauwa ward Calabar shared his gory story saying “I am a Muslim I have always been coming to Calabar Nigeria for Business motives but unfortunately I missed my Luggage together with my travelling…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over the latter’s claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration, leaving the state with huge debt liabilities. El-Rufai filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the state House of Assembly, on Wednesday. Through his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), El-Rufai challenged the report of the Kaduna Assembly Committee which indicted El-Rufai for alleged corruption. Recall that the ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, accompanied by numerous government dignitaries, stood in solidarity with Vice President Senator Kashim Shattima during the funeral ceremonies of Shattima’s mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir. The funeral prayer, held at the deceased’s husband’s residence on Tiga Road in the Bompai area, drew a large number of mourners from both local and distant places. The prayer was led by Imam Nuhu Yankaba. Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir passed away yesterday after battling a prolonged illness, leaving behind her husband, Alhaji Abubakar Albishir, eight children, and the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shattima. The…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government on Tuesday sealed two more hotels in the Tamale area of Sokoto South Local government area for harbouring immoral activities. The affected two hotels are Smart Garden Hotel and Dinero Hotel all located in the Tamaje area in the state metropolis. It could be recalled that recently the state government closed down the Iforma Hotel along the Trade Fair complex because a lady was killed in the hotel guest room. The State government under the leadership of Governor Ahmad Aliyu, has taken decisive action against the two hotels for allegedly harbouring…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has successfully evacuated over one hundred trucks of waste at Zaria Road, Gidan Fiat, as part of the government efforts towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the state. The Deputy Managing Director of REMASAB, Alhaji Lamin Mukhtar Hassan who led the operation said the government was seriously committed and concerned about the waste within the Kano metropolis which encouraged the Board to embark on massive operations. He also urged the dwellers of the area to continue supporting…
…Launches Investigation panel From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River state government has inaugurated an investigation panel over allegation of extortion from unscropulate elements in the hierarchy affair of the school from students consistent with its avowed resolve to ensure compliance with standards at all levels, as well as making social services affordable for all and sundry, the Cross River State Government has suspended collection of all unauthorised levies at the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar. In a statement, dated June 21 and signed by the Director of Administration, Mr Agba William, on behalf of the…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Between January 1st and June 24th, the Kogi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 149 suspects with over 1.49 tonnes of illicit drugs. The State Commander, Umar Yahuza, disclosed in Lokoja at a news conference heralding a week-long United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and trafficking in the state. Yahuza, who said that the programme was organised by the agency in collaboration with the Kogi Government, said 29 out of the 149 suspects arrested had been convicted, while cases against others were still pending at Federal High Court, Lokoja. “The…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is spearheading a significant transformation in the healthcare sector, with a comprehensive investment strategy aimed at enhancing infrastructure and services throughout the region. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday Mr Dawakin Tofa revealed that with a total allocation exceeding N1 billion was approved during the 15th state executive council meeting held at Government house. “These initiatives reflect the governor’s commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for all residents of Kano as his administration’s second priority area.” He emphasized a…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Isman Ododo of Kogi State has received the report of the Technical Working Group of the Ad-hoc Committee on Flood and Other Nature-Induced Disasters (Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness, and Response) of the National Economic Council (NEC). The report was presented to the governor at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja over the weekend. Speaking at the event, Ododo promised effective implementation of the report to reduce the impact of natural disasters on Nigerians. He said efforts will be made to ensure effective disaster management and protection against the impact of disasters across…