From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, warmly congratulates its esteemed member, Alhaji Hayatu Jibo Dallatu, on his appointment as the new District Head of Tudun Wada, Sokoto, by the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, His Excellency, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu. Alhaji Hayatu Jibo Dallatu is one of the eight persons appointed by the Governor as district heads, a development the NUJ considers a significant recognition of the experience, character and contributions of the appointees to society. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Council, Comrade Usman Mohammed Binji and…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama,Calabar The Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung Alliance held a get togather Dinner on Tuesday , political leaders and stakeholders from the 10 wards of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have closed ranks behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Edet Otu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting,which was held on Tuesday at the residence of the Secretary to the Cross River State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, in Calabar, was also aimed at further informing and mobilising key stakeholders on the alliance fostered among Ikom, Boki, Obubra and Etung, with a common objective of securing…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dr Abdullahi Gadon Kaya, has urged members of the Nasarawa Muslim community and Muslims across Cross River State to be law-abiding citizens, remain loyal to constituted authorities and uphold the teachings of Islam. He also called on Muslims to seek knowledge and remain committed to peaceful coexistence with other communities. Dr Gadon Kaya made the call during his visit to Cross River State at the invitation of the Nasarawa Muslim community for a Qur’anic competition (Musabaka) held in the Nasarawa community of Calabar Municipal Local Government Area. The cleric also commended…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Monday presented cheques of N25 million each to 18 business owners affected by the recent SPAR fire incident in Calabar. The Governor described the intervention as a critical lifeline to help the victims rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Otu presented the cheques at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the state. The Governor acknowledged that accidents were sometimes unavoidable but stressed that the most important consideration was how…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government says it has so far committed more than N2.6 billion in counterpart funding towards the successful implementation of the Plateau State Urban Water Supply Project. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang disclosed this on Monday while declaring open a two-day Project Coordination and Review Workshop organised by the Plateau State Government, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Jos Water Services Corporation and other stakeholders under the National Urban Water Sector Reform Project and Agence Française de Développement (AFD)-funded projects. The workshop is being held at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The Governor, who was…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged its newly inaugurated executives at the state, local government and ward levels in Adamawa State to uphold the party’s constitution, maintain discipline and discharge their responsibilities with integrity. The State and Local Government Electoral Committee Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Jalo Donga, gave the charge during the inauguration of the newly elected executive committees in Yola, following the successful conclusion of the local government and ward congresses. He said the exercise was part of efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Donga stressed that the…
By Usman Usman Garba The Emir of Kano, His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has expressed displeasure over the destruction of banners bearing the images of the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Emir’s Chief Councillor, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, disclosed this while addressing journalists, saying that the Emir had already directed that the damaged banners be repaired. According to him, the Emir stressed that the traditional institution must remain above partisan politics, saying, “We are fathers of the people, not politicians.” He therefore appealed to the Emir’s supporters and well-wishers to avoid bringing partisan…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured the Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC), of the continued support and cooperation of the Kano State Government towards strengthening its operations and enhancing its contribution to police training and national security. Governor Yusuf gave the assurance when he received the newly appointed Commandant of the Police Academy, Wudil, AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Kano. The Governor said the Kano State Government maintained a cordial relationship with security agencies operating in the state and would continue to strengthen such partnerships…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revived the Goron Dutse water facility after about three decades of non-operation, paving the way for the supply of an additional 40 million litres of potable water to residents of Kano metropolis. Governor Yusuf announced this on Monday when he led a high-powered government delegation on an inspection tour of the Goron Dutse water facility, where he assessed the three reservoirs and pumping infrastructure being restored for the distribution of treated water across the metropolis. The Governor said the restoration of the Goron Dutse facility was part of…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Federal Government adopted the National Strategy Vision 2020 in 2009, aimed at improving the living conditions of Nigerians. Improving access to sustainable water supply services remains one of the priorities in the urban water sector across Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Ondo states. The Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Engr. Garba Ahmed Bichi, said the two-day Project Coordination and Review Workshop was part of the annual project review process, which is conducted twice a year. He noted that the previous session was held in Ondo State. Speaking with our correspondent in Jos on…