From Abba Dukawa, Abuja FELLOW Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and…
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By Usman Usman Garba As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the urban renewal project in Kano State, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the reconstruction of the 3.6-kilometer Zungeru Road in the Sabon-Gari area of Fagge Local Government. The project was initially awarded during the second tenure of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso but was later abandoned by the previous administration. This development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. In his address, Governor Yusuf described the project as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Director General of the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), Prof. Hamisu Salihu, has announced that Kano is positioning itself as the next hub for advanced medical treatment and research, following the installation of cutting-edge technologies in its health sector. Prof. Salihu made this known on Tuesday during a tour of the Centre’s state-of-the-art facility located at Kwanar Dawaki in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State. The centre is equipped with modern machines designed for research, diagnosis, analysis, and other evolving aspects of medical science. He revealed that the Centre’s latest acquisition, the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) Management has expressed strong disapproval over the increasing involvement of some staff members in union and association activities at the expense of their official duties. In a statement released to media representatives in Calabar, the university authority described the trend as “lackadaisical” and warned that it is having a negative impact on the institution’s service delivery. According to a memo signed by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka Icha, “this trend has greatly impeded service delivery within the university,” citing concerns that staff productivity is declining due to excessive focus…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hon. Cornelius Doeyok, has revealed that the state government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, is set to domesticate and implement cultural policies and programs at the grassroots level. “One of our starting points is the cultural festival, which we plan to entrust exclusively to our royal fathers, as they are the rightful custodians of our traditions and heritage,” he stated. “This way, we can ensure that all our cultural efforts are well-coordinated and impactful.” Doeyok spoke on Wednesday at the Plateau State Autochthonous Language Conference in…
…Target 50% export price reduction as trade under AfCFTA advances From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In a landmark move to deepen regional trade integration, the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have jointly launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor. The initiative, flagged off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is set to significantly reduce export costs and strengthen Nigeria’s leadership under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The event drew top government and aviation stakeholders, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has allocated N200 million to support a nutrition programme aimed at addressing malnutrition among children across the state. Governor Umar Dikko Radda disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2024 National Children’s Day celebration held at Karakanda Stadium, Katsina. According to him, the funds represent counterpart funding for a nutrition initiative supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Governor Radda reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing child welfare and pledged continued collaboration with development partners to tackle malnutrition and other challenges affecting children. As part of efforts to enhance education and…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna A Kaduna court has ordered former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside five others, to jointly pay N900 million in damages for the unlawful detention of Adara elders in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari, who presided over the case on Tuesday, delivered judgment in favor of Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other elders from Southern Kaduna, who sued for violations of their fundamental human rights. The court found that El-Rufai, sued in his personal capacity, played a central role in the arbitrary arrest and detention of the applicants following the 2018 killing of the traditional ruler…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Alhaji Rabiu Suleiman Bichi (FNIQS), recently led the authority’s management team on an extensive familiarization tour of major dams, irrigation schemes, and hydroelectric projects within their jurisdiction. The tour included visits to several vital water storage facilities: Challawa Gorge Dam, with a capacity of 962 million cubic meters; Tiga Dam, capable of holding 1.968 billion cubic meters; and the Ruwan Kanya River Storage, with a 50 million cubic meter capacity. During the inspections, the team identified several operational challenges that need urgent attention. These…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has reassured of his commitment to safeguarding the rights of children as future leaders. In a Children’s Day message Fintiri noted that his government will continue to develop relevant policies, programmes and projects towards ensuring children are protected from harm and neglect. The statement said, this year’s celebration which has as its theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation, Fintiri stated that children must be given priority because they are our most sacred trust. The statement issued through the Chief Press Secretary Humwaahi Wonosikau on this year’s…