From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The implementation of the Nigeria for Women Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU) has commenced in Sokoto State, with a series of activities aimed at promoting grassroots participation and effective delivery of the programme. The State Coordinator of the project, Abdurrahman Abubakar, disclosed this during the training of Ward Facilitators in Sokoto, expressing satisfaction with the calibre of personnel recruited for the programme. Abubakar described the recruitment process as transparent and merit-based, saying the quality of the successful candidates had strengthened confidence in the effective implementation of the project. He said the Sokoto State Government had demonstrated strong…
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By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and promoting excellence in sports administration. Babangida gave the assurance during a surprise visit to the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, where he was received by the stadium management, staff and well-wishers. The visit marked his first official inspection of a facility under the commission since taking over from his predecessor. Addressing the staff, the chairman urged them to remain committed to their duties, particularly in maintaining the stadium and ensuring a clean and…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate renovation of the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) on Moore Road, Calabar, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s preparedness and response to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, who announced the approval on Friday, said the directive underscored the Otu administration’s commitment to strengthening health security and emergency preparedness infrastructure under its People First agenda. According to the commissioner, the approval followed an assessment of the facility, which revealed…
Daga Sanata Iroegbu A watanni da suka gabata, an gabatar da wani ra’ayi da ya saba da abin da mutane da dama suka saba tunani. An yi hasashen cewa mafi ingantacciyar hanyar da Najeriya za ta bi wajen yaƙar yaɗa labaran ƙarya, labaran bogi da karkatar da bayanai ba lallai ba ne ta fito daga ma’aikatun gwamnati ko kamfanonin fasaha ba. Maimakon haka, ana kyautata zatan cewar mafita na iya kasancewa a cikin masallatai, coci-coci da kuma bangarorin sarakunan gargajiya. Wannan shi ne aka kira da Kano Model a harshen turanci, wanda ke kokarin ɗora shugabannin addini da na gargajiya…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved funds for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a move aimed at improving access to specialised healthcare services for residents of the state’s northern senatorial district. The development is expected to address a major gap in renal healthcare delivery by providing life-saving dialysis services closer to patients who currently travel long distances to Makurdi, Abakaliki, Calabar and other locations for treatment. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, who disclosed this in Calabar on Friday, said…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said the establishment of state police will significantly improve security management in Nigeria by giving governors real authority as chief security officers of their respective states. Governor Lawal stated this while participating as a panellist at the Arise News Town Hall Summit titled “Building a National Consensus for State Police and National Security” held at the ThisDay Dome in Abuja. He noted that insecurity has continued to persist across many states because the existing security command and control structure does not place governors at the centre of security operations despite…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on lawyers to uphold the rule of law and support a peaceful, free, fair and credible electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Governor Yusuf made the call while declaring open the Second Annual Summit of the Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum held at the Amani Event Centre in Kano. He stressed that lawyers have a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the justice system, particularly during pre-election and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged young lawyers to uphold integrity, courage and selfless service in the discharge of their professional responsibilities. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The governor made the call while declaring open the Second Annual Summit of the Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum held at Amani Event Centre, Kano. He described the summit’s theme, “Taking a Stand,” as timely and relevant, stressing the need for courage, responsibility and ethical leadership in addressing the challenges confronting the legal profession. Governor…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the prestigious Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to promoting the legal profession and strengthening the justice sector in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The award was presented during the Forum’s Second Annual Summit held in Kano, where legal practitioners, senior advocates, academics, judicial officers and other stakeholders gathered to discuss issues affecting the legal profession and justice delivery in Nigeria. Presenting the award, Barrister Oyinkansola…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Ministry of Commerce and Industry has organised a sensitisation workshop on the One State One Product (OSOP) initiative aimed at promoting the exportation of locally produced goods. Speaking at the event, the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Yusuf Rabiu Jirdede, said the initiative was designed to drive grassroots economic development by identifying, developing and exporting key products through their complete value chains. Jirdede explained that OSOP would enable states to select and strengthen specific local products with high export potential, citing examples of Kano State focusing on hibiscus, Kaduna on ginger…