Daga Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Hukumar Tara Harajin Cikin Gida ta Jihar Katsina (KTIRS) ta fara aikin binciken takardun babura da motoci a fadin jihar domin tabbatar da bin doka da oda tare da kara inganta harkokin tsaro. Shugaban hukumar, Alhaji Muhammad Isyaku, ne ya kaddamar da aikin a kofar Soro, inda ya bayyana cewa binciken wani bangare ne na ayyukan hukumar da ake gudanarwa domin tabbatar da sahihancin takardun ababen hawa da kuma kara kudaden shiga ga gwamnatin jihar. Ya ce aikin zai gudana ne na tsawon kwanaki biyar, kuma zai ratsa sassa daban-daban na jihar. “Wannan bincike yana…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Adviser on Political Affairs for the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Wilson Ekpenyong, has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating landslide and heavy rainfall that affected parts of Calabar, particularly the Ikot Awatim community in Calabar Municipality. In a statement issued to our reporter in Calabar by Comrade Saviour Asuquo, Ekpenyong condoled with the families of victims and described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy. The disaster, which followed days of persistent rainfall, reportedly caused a fatal landslide that claimed the lives of five persons, including four siblings from…
By Christiana Gokyi, Jos The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has paid a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, where he formally apologised to the Berom nation and the people of Plateau State over his earlier remarks. According to Prof. Omotayo, it was never his intention to blame the Berom people or cast aspersions on any community. He acknowledged that his remarks had been interpreted in a manner that caused concern and distress. Speaking shortly…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos A group under the umbrella of Like Minds of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the declaration of Abdulkadir Hassan as the party’s candidate for the Jos North-North State Constituency, describing the decision as a violation of democratic principles. Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jos on Tuesday, the group’s Secretary, Michael Iliya Rotshak Augustine, said the results of the APC primary election showed that Adamu Aliyu polled 13,066 votes but was not cleared by the party and was therefore disqualified. According to him, the official results indicated that…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has reassured students, parents, guardians and the general public that the institution remains safe and secure, following concerns raised over the safety of students residing in hostels, particularly Malabor and Halls 8 and 9. The assurance was contained in a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Department in response to comments by the Secretary of the Niger Delta Activists Forum, Comrade Ogar Emmanuel Oko, on the general security situation in the hostels. The University stated that the welfare and safety of students remain the highest priority…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services as part of efforts to improve nutrition, promote healthy diets, prevent diet-related diseases and strengthen Nigeria’s food system. The initiative, unveiled on Monday at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, is aimed at repositioning public food procurement as a strategic tool for advancing public health, national development and economic growth. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described the Guidelines as a major policy milestone that aligns government procurement with…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its strategic communication capacity following the induction of 70 of its Public Relations officers into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The induction ceremony, held on Monday at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, marks the Service’s first mass induction into the professional body since 2013, underscoring its commitment to building a team of certified communication professionals capable of effectively promoting its reforms, operations and institutional achievements. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the induction as a strategic…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Dangin Juna Africa Initiative (DJAI), a non-governmental organisation, has honoured the Senior Special Assistant to the Gombe State Governor on Security and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Musa Danbayo, with two Awards of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian service and contributions to community development. The awards were presented at the closing ceremony of the DJAI National Retreat 0.2, held at the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. Presenting the awards, DJAI National Chairman, Usman BK, commended Danbayo for his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes, describing him as a compassionate and dedicated leader whose selfless…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama Residents of Kiru Local Government Area in Kano State have appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to urgently reconstruct the major road leading into Kiru town, describing its deplorable condition as a serious threat to lives and economic activities. The appeal was contained in a statement issued by a community leader, Alhaji Shehu Danbala Kiru, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, the community urged Governor Yusuf to give immediate attention to the road, which has deteriorated over the years. “We respectfully appeal to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf,…
By Christiana Gokyi, Jos The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) has announced the commencement of the distribution of about 5,000 unclaimed drivers’ licences received from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). According to the Service, the collection exercise will run from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the PSIRS headquarters in Jos. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of the Corporate Communications Department, Wulashik Lucius Dafaan, who urged applicants yet to collect their drivers’ licences to take advantage of the exercise without further delay. Dafaan said the initiative is aimed at…