From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Thirteen (13) inmates have been granted a pardon by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, exercising powers conferred by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This act, based on recommendations from the Plateau State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Merco commemorates 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, I, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria, after consultation with the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy,…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has graciously approved the payment of Sallah gifts (Goron sallah) to all the state’s and local government workers, pensioners as well as those receiving allowances under the Local governments and the Primary Health Care Development Agency. State and local government workers are to enjoy N30.000 each, while pensioners and those receiving allowances in the local governments and Primary Health Care, Agency are to receive N 20,000 each as his Sallah largesse to them. A statement issued on Wednesday by Abubakar Bawa, Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has observed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been misinformed by his Advisers the outcome of the ongoing National Minimum Wage negotiations. According to the Congress, it attentively listened to the Democracy Day Presidential address delivered by His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, especially concerning the ongoing National Minimum Wage negotiations.Saying that while the President may have accurately recounted parts of our democratic journey’s history, it is evident that he has been misinformed regarding the outcome of the wage negotiation process. In a statement signed and issued in Abuja on Wednesday…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has assured that the ongoing reforms by the Council and expansion plans by operators will make thousands of jobs available for Nigerians very soon. In an interview with Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) recently in Abuja, the Executive Secretary said based on the mandate and new targets given to the major sugar operators by the Council, they have embarked on an aggressive expansion that will create high-paying jobs for Nigerians in the coming months. “You are going to see a lot of…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), hosted operators of the Special Economic Zones to discuss grey areas surrounding the implementation of the Special Economic Zones Conformity Assessment Programme (SEZCAP). The Special Economic Zones Conformity Assessment Programme (SEZCAP) is an initiative to enhance the production, importation, sales, and distribution of quality and safe locally manufactured products in Nigeria and for those to be imported into the Country. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja indicating that the Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke said his Organization will extend its services to ensure that products designated…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organization, Muryar Talaka Awareness Initiative commended the 5th National Assembly for resisting efforts to truncate Nigeria’s nascent democracy. The national secretary of the NGO, Comrade Bishir Dauda who spoke in Katsina at a one-day roundtable in commemoration of June 12 recalled how the 5th National Assembly distanced itself from the third term agenda of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo despite external pressure. Bishir noted that the stand against the third term agenda saved the country from crisis and collapse of democracy. He further described democracy as the best system of government, saying democracy…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola has commissioned 15 boats of different capacity to boost water transportation in Kogi State and other parts of the Country. Speaking during the Commissioner ceremony at the National Inland Water Authority, (NIWA) headquarter in Lokoja, on Tuesday, he noted that the commissioning of the new boats is in line with the renewed hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the former Osun State Governor, the maritime sector plays a strategic role in the nations economy, adding that, the present administration is fully committed in ensuring…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Dr. Abdullahi Garba Ali, the caretaker chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area, has revealed some of the 15 key achievements his administration has made. Ali, made the revelations while briefing newsmen on Tuesday, stressing that his administration had complied with the government’s efforts toward meeting the needs of the people. Tabling the feats achieved in the four months, Dr Ali disclosed that he started with the welfare of his staff, “We paid five months areas of the LGA casual staff and warned them to be punctual to their respective duties. “We ordered the immediate general renovation…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Four months after assuming office, the caretaker chairman of Dala Local Government Area, Hon. Auwalu Ibrahim, popularly known as Hasken Dala, has revealed some of the key achievements his administration has made. Ibrahim, made the revelations while briefing newsmen on Tuesday, outlining initiatives implemented since his appointment. “In the past four months, we have focused on the educational sector, improving sanitation, tackling security challenges, or initiating infrastructure projects,” he said. He highlighted building a new primary school in the Goburawa ward, drainage channels to prevent flooding, and collaborating with security agencies to reduce crime rates. The…
From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah A delegation of 44 Kano State Center offices centred by Chairman Alhaji Habibu Idris Bichi and Bichi Center Officer, has performed the Tawaf ritual and offered special prayers for the success of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, The Head of the Media Team of the Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement circulated to reporters. Ibrahim further disclosed that according to Alhaji Habibu Bichi, the Tawaf was aimed at seeking divine guidance and blessings for Governor Yusuf, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, and the Director General…