By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has conferred the title of Grand Patron on Governor Mai Mala Buni in recognition of his contributions to the growth of democracy and good governance in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, the honour was presented by the State Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Adamu Jajere. Jajere described Governor Buni as a statesman whose contributions have strengthened Nigeria’s democratic process, saying the country’s democratic history would be incomplete without acknowledging his role.…
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By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved projects and programmes worth N73.3 billion aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, agricultural productivity, housing, women’s empowerment, and economic growth across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held in Damaturu and chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni. A major highlight of the meeting was the approval of over N28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools and implements under the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, reinforcing the state’s commitment to boosting food production and supporting farmers. The Council also ratified over N4.939…
Daga Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Gwamnatin Jihar Yobe ta amince da ware naira miliyan 460.83 domin tallafa wa mata masu kananan sana’o’i, ciki har da masu tuyan kosai da sauran ‘yan kasuwa kanana a mazabu 178 da ke fadin jihar. Amincewar na daga cikin kudurorin da Majalisar Zartarwa ta Jihar ta cimma a zamanta da Gwamna Mai Mala Buni ya jagoranta a Fadar Gwamnati da ke Damaturu. Da yake yi wa manema labarai bayani bayan taron, Kwamishinan Harkokin Cikin Gida da Al’adu, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, ya ce an dauki matakin ne domin karfafa tattalin arzikin mata masu kananan sana’o’i ta…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Ali Mustapha Goniri, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for approving the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, describing the initiative as a bold and strategic investment that will further strengthen Yobe State’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural producers. The Yobe State Executive Council recently approved N28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools, equipment and modern farming implements to support farmers and enhance food production across the state. Reacting to the approval, Goniri said the Governor’s decision reflects his administration’s unwavering commitment to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aliyu Ahmad Dambatta and Mansura Aminu Baba at Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Juma’at Mosque in Kofar Mata, Kano. The event was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu. According to the statement, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stood in as the groom’s representative (wakili), while Hassan Baba served as the bride’s guardian. The groom paid a dowry of N200,000. The wedding solemnisation was conducted by the…
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola Construction firm Triacta says its commitment to prompt compensation, community engagement and quality project delivery has been instrumental in the successful execution of major infrastructure projects across Adamawa State. The company’s Project Manager, Ghassan Ghenen, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, explaining that Triacta has adopted a people-centred approach that prioritises trust, transparency and local participation. According to him, the company ensures that all affected persons receive compensation before construction begins, while also providing employment opportunities for qualified residents of host communities. “From day one, we have focused on building trust. The majority of our…
By Salisu Baso The Gombe State Association of Hotel, Travel and Event Managers (GSAHTEM) has announced plans to organise a three-day certification training programme aimed at enhancing professionalism among practitioners in the hospitality, tourism, and travel industry. The association disclosed this during its meeting where members discussed preparations for the upcoming training scheduled to hold at the Gombe International Hotel (GIH). In a statement signed by Mr Bala Bobbo, GSAHTEM urged professionals in the sector to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain certification from an accredited institution of the Federal Government through the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has called on the state government to transfer the implementation of the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Livestock Development. The call was made by the member representing Kano Municipal Constituency, Hon. Nabil Aliyu Daneji, through a motion presented during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Hon. Daneji explained that the L-PRES Project is a six-year World Bank-funded initiative aimed at improving livestock productivity, commercialisation, and resilience among livestock stakeholders.…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing two new agencies to take over the responsibilities previously handled by the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The House Leader, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, disclosed this while speaking with journalists after plenary, explaining that the decision was taken under the State Urban and Physical Development Law, which provides for the creation of the two agencies. The newly established agencies are the Kano State Metropolitan Management Agency (KAMMA) and the Kano State Development Control Agency (KADCA). According to Hon. Dala, KAMMA and KADCA will be…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been commended for appointing Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim as Special Adviser on Solid Minerals in the state. The commendation was made by the former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE), Comrade Yahaya Haruna Tinki, during an interview with Triumph Newspapers in Kano. Tinki said since the appointment of the Special Adviser, the solid minerals sector in the state has recorded significant progress, particularly in strengthening the relationship between miners and the government. He noted that Kano State is endowed with abundant mineral…