By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The newly elected chairmen of the 17 LGAs have been sworn in by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni on Monday. In his address during the swearing in, the Governor said that the Local Government Council election has no doubt demonstrated the commitment of their administration’s efforts towards entrenching and nurturing democracy in the local councils bringing government much closer to the people as usual. The Governor commended the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission for “organizing a credible, free, and fair elections allowing every candidate and political party to participate, and ensuring that no voter…
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Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau state Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned this mechanized farming intervention to address the severe disruption in farming activities caused by recent attacks. The have not only led to the destruction of farms but also instilled fear among farmers, exacerbating food shortages and driving up the prices of farm produce. The official flag-off was Monday in Mangu Local Government Area of the State by Hon. Samson Ishaku Bugama, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources. According to him, the initiative, facilitated through the Agricultural Service and Training Center and Marketing Limited (ASTC) under the Ministry…
From Dalhatu Sani, Zaria Communities in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna state under the auspices of Kaya Descendants Community Development Association have petitiooned to the Local Government Chairman against the incessant kidnap activities by the bandits terrorising the area seeking his intervention. This is contained in a page letter dated 28th May, 2024 signed by the Association’s chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Musa seeking the his (the Local Government Chairman) audience to brief him on the prolonged attacks on the village by Bandits which is made available Journalists in Zaria on Monday. The letter reads partly “with due respect and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Nigerian Customs says it will leave no stone unturned in curbing the excesses of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called Petrol out of the country saboteurs. The NCS has enforced the newly initiated operation entitled ‘Operation Whirlwind’ where customs commands will remain vigilant against the illicit activities of smugglers in the country. This was revealed in a press briefing at the Nigerian Customs Service Adamawa/ Taraba States Command held in Yola Adamawa state capital. Briefing journalists, the Controller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi said the Command has taken rigorous measures implemented to ensure strict…
By Usman Usman Garba People have been enjoined to desist from the habit of cigarette smoking in order to safeguard themselves against the dangers it constitutes in the human body. In a statement issued by the Information Officer, Kano State Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Abdullahi stated that the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf dropped the hint in a press briefing to mark the 2024 World No Tobacco Day Celebration. The Commissioner has also stated that tobacco is the major risk factor for non-communicable diseases associated with a higher risk of developing severe outcomes from the disease and eventually…
From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah Operations Commissioner,, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi has advised representatives of 36 states and Federal Capital Territory to ensure they sensitise their pilgrims adequately on the Hajj rituals particularly trip from Muzdalifa to Mina so as to enjoy hitch free exercise. He gave the advice when he led the representatives on inspection visit to Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifa yesterday, noting that the purpose of the visit was to inform them on how to manage pilgrims during the period. Prince Elegushi who emphasised on stoning devil (Jamrat) process, appealed to stakeholders to…
…As June 22 schedule for pilgrims return From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah The final flight for the 2024 Hajj outbound operations has took off from Abuja today, the Federal Capital Territory to Madinah. The airlift combines about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Niger states and Federal Capital Territory. Similarly included in the FlyNas flight are the last batch of officials for the 2024 Hajj. This flight marks the end of the year’s Hajj outbound airlift to Makkah for state quota pilgrims. However, Aero Contractors will end its airlift of Private Tour Operators pilgrims later today. All other Private…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Education has planning to establish Tobacco-Free Clubs in some selected secondary schools due to the its danger among the public and health system. This was revealed by the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf during a press briefing for 2024 World No Tobacco Day, Themed “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,” held at Kano Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Muhammad Wase Teaching Hospital, Friday. He said, “I am pleased to address you this morning for the commemoration of 2024 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government elections held on Saturday have been declared winners of all 17 chairmanships and 178 councillorship seats in Yobe. The Yobe State Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (YOIEC) Dr Mamman Muhammad, announced to newsmen at the commission’s headquarters in Damaturu on Sunday. The Chairman said APC won all the 17 local government chairmanship seats and the 178 councillorship seats of the state. He therefore commended the electorate for ensuring that the polls were free and peacefully conducted. According to him, APC has won all the…
…Approves N300 Million soft loan for teachers By Rabiu Sanusi Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has revealed how the refusal of the immediate-past administration to pay N1.3 billion NECO, NBAIS fees grossly affected the education growth of thousands of Kano students. Governor Abba Yusuf who made the revelation during the declaration of a state of emergency on education in Kano on Saturday state regretted that the immediate-past administration abandoned the good legacies left behind by former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso to foster the educational development of Kano citizens, particularly youths designed to keep them at the same pace…