Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Sakamakon zaman gaggawar da Majalisar Ƙaramar Hukumar Bichi ta yi da Ɗanmajalisar Tarayya mai Wakiltar ƙaramar hukumar, Injiniya Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, dangane da batun ‘yan kasuwa masu ƙorafin jinkirin da aka yi na raba musu shaguna, wanda ya biyo bayan gyara fasalin kasuwar da Ɗanmajalisar Tarayyar na yakin ya yi. Jami’ar Yaɗa Labarai ta yankin Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo, ta rawaito Shagaban karamar hukumar, Alhaji Hamza Sule Maifata ya yi alkawarin cewa, duk wanda yake da rumfa a cikin kasuwar zamanin kafin a sabunta ta, zai samu rumfarsa kafin zaɓe mai zuwa da yardar…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, and made available to news correspondents in Calabar, the Council rejoiced with Yahya, describing him as a distinguished media professional whose commitment to the growth, unity, and integrity of the Union continues to inspire confidence among journalists nationwide. Comrade Bassey noted that at a critical stage…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following his successful screening. The decision followed the consideration and adoption of a report submitted by an ad hoc committee constituted to screen the nominee. The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello, told the House that Garo’s nomination became necessary after the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Bello noted that the screening was conducted in accordance with…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kano State has adopted new guidelines to help married adolescent girls and adolescent mothers return to school, making it the first state in Nigeria to implement such a policy. The Kano State Guidelines on the Re-entry to Education for Married Adolescent Girls and Adolescent Mothers were validated and signed by the state Commissioner for Education during a two-day workshop in Kano. The policy was developed by the state Ministry of Education in collaboration with ACE Charity, with support from Malala Fund and other development partners. According to the statement issued by the Senior Programme Manager, Malama…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to expanding infrastructure and strengthening basic education, as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, commissioned key constituency projects in Dala Local Government Area of the state. The projects commissioned include a newly constructed road linking Yalwa through Dogon Nama to Kaigama and Madigawa, as well as six newly built classroom blocks at Gwauron Dutsen Primary School in Dala. This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor. Governor…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distanced himself, his administration, and the good people of Kano State from the unbecoming conduct of certain youths who displayed innerwear during the recent official visit of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Sunday, said the Governor expressed his disappointment during the Third Special Prayer for Lasting Peace held at the Government House. According to the statement, 4,444 Qur’anic reciters converged to seek divine intervention for the stability and prosperity of the state and the nation.…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calaba E-World FC of Calabar at the weekend, on Sunday, at the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, defeated Mojoda FC of Calabar by two goals to one (2-1) in the final of the State President Federation Cup. Ubong John scored the first goal for E-World in the 11th minute of the game, while Mojoda FC equalised through Isaiah Alfred in the 24th minute. Patrick Kayang later scored the winning goal for E-World FC through a spot kick in the 64th minute of the thrilling encounter. Both finalists will represent the state in the…
By Salisu Baso Hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged at the Kano State House of Assembly to show support for Murtala Sule Garo following his nomination as the new Deputy Governor during his screening by an ad hoc committee of the House. The seven-member committee, headed by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, received the nominee, who was accomplished by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, members of the House of Representatives, former local government chairmen, party executives, and other…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has reiterated the Fund’s commitment to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) for the benefit of federal civil servants, even as he commended the Federal Government for the newly introduced welfare enhancement package in the Federal Civil Service. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja, in which Faleye gave the assurance during his remarks at a press briefing by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, on welfare enhancements in the Federal Civil Service, held…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has made history again with the successful separation of its sixth set of conjoined twins in Adamawa State. At a press conference, the Chief Paediatric Surgeon at the hospital, Prof. Abubakar Auwal, disclosed this during the discharge ceremony of the newly separated twins. According to Auwal, the latest procedure marks the sixth successful separation since 2013, when the hospital performed its first operation of this nature. Explaining further, he said the twins were joined at the abdominal region and were successfully separated without complications. The surgeon noted that…