From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has issued a directive to illegal and substandard clinics in the state to meet required quality standards within three months or face closure. The Department of Medical and Dental Services made this known in a statement issued to media representatives in Calabar, noting that it has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities following a comprehensive inspection across the Central Senatorial District. The enforcement action followed a recent assessment carried out by the Department of Medical and Dental Services of the Ministry of Health, with the approval of…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has issued a directive to illegal and substandard clinics in the state to meet required quality standards within three months or face closure. The Department of Medical and Dental Services made this known in a statement issued to media representatives in Calabar, noting that it has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities following a comprehensive inspection across the Central Senatorial District. The enforcement action followed a recent assessment carried out by the Department of Medical and Dental Services of the Ministry of Health, with the approval of…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme for recording remarkable achievements in transparency, operational efficiency, and wide beneficiary outreach across the state. The Governor made the commendation while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, at the Government House, Kano, on Monday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Governor Yusuf disclosed that the programme has successfully reached a total of 609,013 beneficiaries across Kano State. He further revealed that…
By Usman Usman Garba A primary school teacher in Kano State has donated the sum of thirty thousand naira (N30,000) to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a gesture of encouragement and appreciation for the administration’s ongoing efforts in improving the welfare of the people. The donation was formally presented by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during the 39th State Executive Council meeting, where members of the council acknowledged the significance of the gesture. According to the presentation, the teacher explained that his decision to contribute was driven by his admiration for the governor’s commitment…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has tremendously commended journalists in the state and across Nigeria at large for their unwavering commitment to responsible and ethical reporting. It noted that the state, under the leadership of Comrade Archibong Bassey, has continued to enjoy the positive impact of balanced journalism reportage that highlights governance issues with fairness and objectivity. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, gave the commendation while inspecting the newly installed 150KVA solar power supply provided by the state government for journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in Calabar on Monday. Dr. Ekpang…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar E-World Football Club of Calabar has emerged victorious in the 2026 State President Federation’s Cup tournament. The Calabar-based side defeated Mojoda F.C. 2–1 in a thrilling final played at the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Ubong John opened the scoring for E-World F.C. in the 11th minute of the first half, while Mojoda F.C. equalised through Isaiah Alfred in the 24th minute. Patrick Kayang later sealed victory for E-World F.C. with a spot kick in the 64th minute of the keenly contested encounter. Speaking after the match, the Special Guest of Honour,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has destroyed over 70 cows following a suspected case of grass poisoning, a move that reportedly saved hundreds of lives at the Jimeta Modern Abattoir. The State Commissioner for Livestock and Agricultural Development, Salihu Idris, disclosed this to journalists during an inspection tour of the abattoir. He explained that the most affected cattle were identified and destroyed at the scene of the incident in Tappa Jouli, Ribadu area of Fufore Local Government Area. According to him, the swift reaction of the government prevented contaminated meat from entering the food chain, stressing that…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has empowered no fewer than 1,169 youths with practical skills and starter packs under the Katsina State Enterprises Development Agency (KASEDA) in collaboration with the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the People’s Square, the governor congratulated the beneficiaries for their discipline, resilience, and successful completion of the one-year intensive training programme. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to practical empowerment and people-centred economic development. “From the inception of this administration, we made it clear that our focus would be…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, the State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the constitution of a committee to assess the level of damage caused by fire outbreaks at the Old Market and the Sokoto Central Motor Park. This was contained in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, issued on Monday in Sokoto. According to the statement, the committee has the following membership: Barr. Gandi Umar Muhammad, Acting Chairman; the Hon. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Member; Prof. Aminu Salihu Mika’ilu, Member; and Malam Bello Kofa, Member. Others are Malam Nafi’u Dan…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The son of former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Mahdi Aliyu Wamakko, has been turbaned as the Yariman Wamakko in Sokoto State. Others turbaned during the ceremony include Alhaji Sadat Mohammad as Shattiman Wamakko; Alhaji Mika’ilu Bello as Dan Iyan Wamakko; Alhaji Mukhtar Jibrin Wamakko as Mainan Wamakko; Alhaji Muhammad Sani Audu Wamakko as Tafidan Wamakko; and Habibu Dan Galadima as Dan Majen Wamakko. Speaking at the event, Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, urged the newly turbaned district heads to always consult widely before taking…