From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has presented vehicles to the leaders of the APC party in the 23 local government areas of the state. Gov Ahmad Aliyu presented the Toyota Saloon vehicles brand to each of the party chairmen of the 23 local governments in the state on Saturday. Aliyu was represented by the state APC Chairman, Hon. Isah Sadiq Achida (Turakin Achida), on Saturday at the APC state headquarters in Sokoto. The governor charged the beneficiaries to make the best use of the vehicles and ensure their maintenance. This is coming ahead of the local government…
Author: Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL) has expressed strong opposition to the rumours going around of the appointment of Daniel Bwala as spokesman for President Tinubu. According to Professor Mika’il Jibrin, spokesman for NIMUL, while President Tinubu has the right to appoint anyone, the group strongly kicks against Bwala’s appointment. Bwala, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, has been critical of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima’s Muslim/Muslim ticket before the 2023 presidential election. NIMUL cannot trust Bwala in a position where he would be privy to critical issues that could make or…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, the Chief Magistrate Court has remanded Shafi’u Umar-Tureta in Correctional Center Custody for allegedly circulating falsehoods against state Governor Ahmad Aliyu and his wife through social media platforms. Tureta was the Special Assistant to former state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and was charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known to be defamatory. It could be recalled that the case was first mentioned on Aug. 26 of this year, when the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Abdurahman Mansur, said the offences have contravene penal code law. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Yobe Council, in collaboration with Yobe State Government and System Development and Analysis (CHESDA), organized a two-day stakeholders’ workshop to improve the social security system in the state. In his opening remarks, NLC chairman, Comrade Muktar Musa Tarbutu said the workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity for social security systems in Yobe State. “In a world that is constantly evolving, we must come together to share our knowledge, experiences, and insights so that we may collectively navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” he said. Tarabutu thanked Governor Mai…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, has predicted that the party will win the 2027 presidential election. He spoke in Katsina State while commissioning the state party secretariat. According to him, the party is fully ready and prepared to take over the presidency, states and also other positions across the country during the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso said that the current hardship Nigerians are facing is a clear indication that the NNPP is heading towards success in the general elections. “I wish…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has dissolved the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen with immediate effect. It would be recalled that the committees were constituted on June 9, 2023. The governor, in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Gyang Bere, directed the Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs) to assume responsibility for the administration of the local government areas until elections are held on October 9, 2024, to fill the positions. Governor Mutfwang commended the Transition Committee Chairmen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Emir of Kano Mahammadu Sunusi II has paid a condolence visit to Katsina state over the death of Hajiya Dada, mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Sunusi arrived in Katsina in a private jet and was received at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport by the state government officials and a representative from the Katsina Emirate Council. The Emir l, who visited the government house, said he was shaken by the death of Haiya Dada, describing her as a mother with full wisdom. He told the state Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, that he…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gabjabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. According to Ngelale, he stepped down from his roles to deal with…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has said that it is open to constructive criticism from media professionals provided it is free from malice and distortion. The Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, stated this during a meeting with media organisation heads in the state held in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Information aimed to strengthen ties with the media and address industry-related issues. Acknowledging the media’s traditional role in holding the government accountable, Dantiye said, “The government welcomes constructive criticism as long as it is not intended to misrepresent or cause harm. While we encourage…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has announced its decision to reward two primary school head teachers who were found diligently working in their offices in preparation for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session, scheduled to start next week. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this during an unplanned visit to Tsanyawa Central and Model Primary Schools on his return from Katsina, where he encountered the headmasters on their duty post. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor was notably impressed with the headmasters’ commitment, particularly since they were present in their offices…