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…
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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…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has strongly condemned the recent alleged assault and public humiliation of two young women in Calabar, Cross River State, describing the incident as a dangerous violation of human rights and a threat to the rule of law. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, human rights lawyer Barrister James Ibor expressed deep concern over reports that the two women were allegedly tracked to their homes, assaulted, filmed and forced to recant statements said to be defamatory before they were handed over to law enforcement authorities. According to IFAS, the…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State High Court No. 9 has affirmed Emir General Integrated Ltd as the lawful owner of a disputed 1.30-hectare parcel of land along the Gombe–Bajoga Road and awarded the company N65 million in damages over what it described as the unlawful trespass and demolition of its property. Delivering judgment in Suit No. GM/116/2026, Justice Daurabo Suleiman Sikkam held that the plaintiff’s Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) No. GM/15926 remains valid and enforceable, declaring that the defendants’ occupation and development of the land were unlawful. The defendants in the suit are Grandscope Construction Ltd,…
By Ado Salisu The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Benjamin, has praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for the ongoing renovation and upgrade of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, describing the project as a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to sports development, youth empowerment and economic growth. Benjamin made the commendation during an unscheduled visit to inspect the progress of work at the iconic stadium, where he expressed satisfaction with the quality of the ongoing rehabilitation. He said the project had rekindled hope among athletes, coaches, sports administrators and football enthusiasts that Kaduna State was…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Former Katsina State Governor, Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has donated a campaign office for the Tikko/Tinubu Again 2027 movement, calling on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration of the campaign office in Katsina, Shema urged party members to embark on house-to-house campaigns and engage voters in communities across the state to strengthen support for the APC. He also advised the party’s existing political structures to remain active and maintain close contact with the electorate rather than waiting for the official…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit allegedly on a mission to deliver arms and fake military accessories to criminal elements hiding in the forests of Bichi Local Government Area, recovering 109 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and other incriminating items. The arrest followed credible intelligence from members of the Rimawa community, leading to the apprehension of 28-year-old Mohammed Isah Haruna of Dan Dinshe Yamma Quarters, Dala Local Government Area. Police recovered one AK-47 magazine loaded with 30 live rounds, an additional 79 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two suspected military uniforms, three military caps, a…