Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has emphasized the necessity of reviewing and streamlining academic programs of the state’s tertiary institutions to redefine the future of education in the state. Governor Mutfwang, stated this on Monday, at the inauguration of a nine-member committee chaired by Prof. William Barnabas Qurix. The Committee is tasked with the responsibility of reviewing and streamlining programs offered by the State Tertiary Institutions for improved synergy and collaboration. “We found it necessary to do this because we think that we need to look at the future of education and also look…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to no fewer than 40,000 households in Adamawa state. The beneficiaries are mainly women and youths who are expected to rejuvenate the agricultural sector at a time when farming communities are facing ongoing presidented challenges. Fintiri noted that the agricultural livelihood support provided by the Multi sectoral Crisis Recovery Project MCRP is pivotal to economic growth and the welfare of the people. Under the purview of the MCRP, the Governor said his government has revitalized dormant fish hatchery, the margar irrigation scheme, four…
From Sule Aliyu, Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam has died in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Misau -Darazo road. In a statement confirming the tragedy, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado Jarman Alkaleri, Special Adviser to the Governor Bala Muhammàd on Media and Publicity said the tragic accident occurred on Misau – Darazo highway leading to his immediate death. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of the Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Bauchi State , Hon . Ahmad Aliyu Jalam…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is poised to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, aiming to expedite efforts to enhance the delivery of educational services and ensure to quality education for all in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The Governor, who is set to declare the state of emergency on Tuesday, has said that it is in fulfillment of one of his crucial campaign promises outlined in his document titled “My Commitment for Kano,” which was formulated…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Editors and Managers of the nation’s sporting media to send in requests for media accreditation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Our correspondent reliable hinted The match will take place On Friday next week at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Please be informed that in consideration of the size of the Media Gallery at the venue, no media organization shall be accorded more than slot for Press and Photo –Journalist. That all Media organizations are to send in their request…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Terrorists in their large number stormed the residence of Zamfara state Hajj commission chairman Alh. Musa Mallaha in Gusau around mortgage area the state capital, killed his son and watchman, abducted his son. The terrorists stormed the residence of the chairman around 1:30am last night with heavy weapons. Reports indicate that the terrorists were targeted to kidnapped the chairman Alh. Musa Mallaha but was out of the house during the attack. Resident in the area stated that the bandits broke the main get of the residence and entered the house during the incidence. “We heard heavy…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State government says regular supply water will be restored to Lokoja metropolis and its environs by the end of July this year. The state Commissioner for Water and natural Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk disclosed this during a press conference in Lokoja on Friday. Yahaya said regular water supply to residents will only be possible after the completion of the ongoing turn around maintenance of the Greater Lokoja Water Works and the old water works at the Kpata area of Lokoja. He attributed the malfunctioning of the Greater Lokoja Water Works to the 2022 flood…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has said that within short periods his administration has ganner the sum of N16.3 Billion as an Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) growth recorded between the month of January 2024 and May 2024,this year by his administration. The cross river State governor Sen.Bassey Edet Out said during the same period in 2023, N10.5 billion was realized representing 55% growth. He made this known in a arley with media representatives in the state According to the governor , the growth of IGR from N20.5 Billion in 2022 to…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has indicated interest to partner Yobe state government to construct Low Cost Housing Estate in the state. In a statement signed by Mamman Mohammad The DG press and media Affairs to the Governor said that, the FHA Managing Director, Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, stated this today when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON. He said “the FHA is desirous of partnering with the government of Yobe state in the provision of housing for the teeming populace in accordance with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
… As Emir Sanusi spends sixth day at Kano Palace By Rabiu Sunusi The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, met with the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribado at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja on the 30th of May, 2024. The meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, was prompted by the recent happenings in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates by the Kano State House of Assembly through the repeal of the state emirate law, and the subsequent restoration of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II by the Governor. In a statement…