By Hussaini Ibrahim The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI) has called for increased citizen involvement in local government budgeting across Kano State, saying it is key to improving service delivery and fostering transparency. In a statement issued to newsmen on Friday, the Executive Director of DRDI, Dr. Muhammad Mustapha Yahaya, emphasized that active participation ensures that government projects align with real community needs. Dr. Yahaya said the call followed a research report assessing citizen engagement in Tudun Wada, Karaye, Kano Municipal, Fagge, Bichi, and Dambatta Local Government Areas. The study found that awareness of budget processes remains low, with…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Automotive Design and Development Council,NADDC says beginning from January next year 2026, it would adopt new policies that would transform the Nigerian automatic industry sector. According to the Council, new policies including End-of-life vehicle recycling, mandatory certification of imported used cars, and among others would be carrying out in 2026. The Director‑General of the Council, Mr. Joseph Oluweminu Osanipin, disclosed this during a media parley with Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria,CICAN, in Abuja recently. He said the end-of-life vehicle policy has already approved for implementation. Saying that under the policy, vehicle owners…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in the Vice Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Hon. Musa Garba Kuchi, as the new Chairman of the council following the death of the elected Chairman, Abdullahi Yarima, who passed away a few months ago. The governor charged the newly sworn-in Chairman to be accessible, honest, sincere, and God-fearing, and to always reside within the local government area in order to effectively serve the people. Governor Aliyu noted that Kebbe Local Government Area is among the areas facing security challenges and therefore tasked the new Chairman to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, has received two Hilux patrol vehicles and 10 motorcycles for officers of the Neighbourhood Watch Corps to enhance security operations in the area. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Information Officer of the local government, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro. According to the statement, the security assets were provided as part of the Kano State Government’s strategy, in collaboration with local councils, to strengthen surveillance, improve patrol efficiency and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state. Speaking during…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 102 dilapidated primary schools across the state at a cost of about N2.5bn. The Special Adviser on Local Inspectorate, Hon. Lawal Rufai Safana, disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the award of contracts to local indigenous contractors in Katsina. Safana said the rehabilitation exercise, which is the first phase of the programme, involves the selection of three primary schools from each of the 34 local government areas of the state. According to him, the intervention is aimed at improving learning conditions and boosting…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Adamawa State has donated two brand new vehicles—a Toyota Hummer bus and a Toyota Hilux pickup—to the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of forthcoming council and general elections. The donation was made by chairmen of the 21 local government councils in the state and presented to the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Hamza Alhaji Bello Madagali, at the party’s secretariat in Yola. Presenting the vehicles, the ALGON Chairman and Chairman of Toungo Local Government Area, Hon. Suleiman Gangkuba, said the gesture symbolised unity, loyalty…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted state pardon to three inmates and approved the remission of sentences for five others as part of activities marking the Christmas and New Year festivities. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. According to the statement, the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation and compassion, particularly during the festive season. Those granted pardon include Sunday Jackson, a farmer who had been sentenced to death and was being held at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Wednesday urged beneficiaries of the Kwankwasiyya educational programmes to remain united and committed to service, as he commended the initiative for producing over 300 PhD holders across the state. Gwarzo made the call while speaking at the 1st maiden Kwankwasiyya Scholars Annual Convention (KSAC 2025), held in Northwest University, Kano, where he described the gathering as a testament to the movement’s long-standing investment in human capital development. The Triumph reports that the convention brought together 318 PhD holders who benefitted from the Kwankwasiyya scholarship scheme, alongside party…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed profound shock and deep pain over the sudden death of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the same day. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. Governor Yusuf described the near-simultaneous demise of Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area who served as Chairman House Committee on Pilgrims, and Hon. Aminu Sa’adu representing Ungoggo Local Government Area who also served as Chairman of the Appropriation Committee at the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps during a colourful passing-out parade held on Tuesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The newly established corps comprises 2,000 operatives deployed across the 44 local government areas of the state, including 130 females and 1,870 males, selected to strengthen grassroots security and intelligence gathering. Governor Yusuf announced that the corps would be adequately equipped to confront major criminal activities, including banditry, drug…