From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olawaseun Faleye, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalization to enhance workplace safety and health in Nigeria. Faleye made the call during the Occupational Safety and Health Forum (OSHF) organized by the NSITF to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The event took place on Tuesday at the Merit House, Abuja. He emphasized that AI and digital technologies can significantly improve worker safety and strengthen health systems in workplaces. AI and digitalization can promote safety and…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the immediate appointment of Mohammed Bazam as Special Adviser on Grassroots Mobilization. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, and made available to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor Buni approved Bazam’s appointment in recognition of his “track record of performance, dedication, and commitment to the development of the state.” On behalf of the state government, Wali congratulated Bazam on his “well-deserved appointment” and urged him to justify the confidence reposed…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Comrade Chris Edadi, has criticized the ongoing wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as manipulative and undeserving of public attention. He also condemned what he termed “an unprovoked and premature endorsement” of Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term ambition. In a statement issued in Calabar, Edadi stated, “Nobody should be deceived or bothered by the ongoing trend of orchestrated defections into the APC and the unwarranted endorsement of Governor Otu for a second term. These moves lack justification,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 15-member technical committee to oversee the establishment of a polytechnic in Gaya. The committee was inaugurated by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also serves as the state Commissioner for Higher Education. Speaking at the event, Comrade Gwarzo charged members of the committee to work diligently and strictly adhere to their terms of reference. The committee is chaired by Dr. Hadi Bala Yahaya, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Higher Education, while Shehu Sani Dauda, the ministry’s Director of Administration and General Services, will serve…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has lauded Nigerian Public Relations practitioners for their adherence to professional ethics. The Governor made the statement during the 2nd Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week (NIPRW) event, currently holding at the Ceedapeg Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement released on Tuesday by a Director Public Enlightenment, Government House Kano, Usman Gwadabe revealed that Governor Yusuf was represented at the occasion by his spokesperson and Director General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement the representative announced Governor Yusuf donation of N5,000,000 million…
By Hussaini Ibrahim As part of its oversight responsibilities, the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, led by its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Engr. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, paid a working visit to Bagaja Renewables’ 1MWp interconnected solar mini-grid facility in Zawaciki, Kano State. The visit aimed to assess the progress and impact of private sector-led infrastructure in Nigeria’s post-privatisation power sector. The Committee toured Bagaja’s cutting-edge facility, which is designed to improve distribution efficiency, stabilize the grid, and expand energy access in underserved communities. Chairman Chidari lauded Bagaja’s efforts, describing the project as a “strategic and innovative approach to…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A renowned politician in Cross River State has described the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as deeply disappointing and detrimental to democratic development in the state. Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla made the assertion in a statement issued to journalists, where he expressed concern over the declining strength of opposition politics in the state. According to him, “The former Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections and the former Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Cross River Southern Senatorial District are…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Obajana Division, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Fulani Vigilantes, have rescued three kidnap victims during a raid operation in Ankomi Forest, Kogi State. According to a statement by the Kogi State Police Command Spokesman, SP William Aya, the victims were rescued unhurt after a fierce gun battle with the kidnappers deep in the forest. Aya said the criminals, overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the joint security team, abandoned their captives and escaped with gunshot wounds. Further investigations revealed that the victims—Musa Abdullahi from…
By Prof. IBK Come May 29th, 2025, Abba Kabir Yusuf would mark two years as the elected Governor of Kano State. After an eventful judicial turns and twists, and eventually victory at the Supreme Court, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has rapidly, and with swift agility, consolidated his position as the Governor of Kano State on the platform of the NNPP, the party led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Clearly, Gov Yusuf is closely following in the footsteps of Senator Kwankwaso, himself a remarkably high achieving Governor of Kano State between 1999- 2003 and then again in 2011-2015. However, Gov. Yusuf…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, Hon. Sada Soli Jibia (APC), has awarded scholarships to 40 graduating university students to pursue Master’s and Doctorate (PhD) degrees. The lawmaker, who represents the Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, provided financial assistance, computers, and covered registration fees for the beneficiaries as part of his 2024/2025 educational support programme. Speaking at the award ceremony, Soli—represented by his legislative aide, Kabir Mashe—said the beneficiaries were carefully selected by a committee set up by his constituency office. He reiterated his commitment to serving his constituents and assured that his…