From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has cautioned grocery traders against exploiting fellow Muslims by inflating food prices during the holy month of Ramadan. In his Ramadan message to Nigerian Muslims at home and abroad, Ahmed emphasized that such exploitation contradicts the tenets of Islam and the spirit of the sacred month. A statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, quoted Ahmed—who also holds the traditional title of First Dujiman Katsina—as urging traders to maintain fair pricing on essential food items. He noted that…
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…As NCS Prepares to Activate B’Odogwu in Other Commands From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enhance trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and drive economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians. Adeniyi made this known during a recent courtesy visit to the Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso, in Abuja. According to him, the partnership is geared towards the full implementation of the B’Odogwu system—an indigenous trade facilitation platform developed by the NCS to replace the existing…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to refrain from making misplaced allegations against the Commission regarding political defections by serving members of the National and State Assemblies, stating that the governor is misleading the public. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the Commission’s attention had been drawn to remarks attributed to Governor Fubara, accusing INEC of selectively conducting elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of lawmakers from one political party to…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB) has organized a capacity-building training for working journalists and public relations officers on Communication for Development. The training brought together Public Relations Officers (PROs), Assistant Public Relations Officers (APROs) from various ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as journalists from different media organizations. Speaking at the opening session, the Executive Secretary of KTDMB, Malam Mustapha Shehu, stated that the training aimed to equip media practitioners with essential knowledge on Communication for Development, Communication for Behavioral Change, Social Media for Development, and Ethical and Responsible Communication for Development. Shehu…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has approved Friday, February 28, 2025, as the official second-term vacation date for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru. According to the statement, parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are expected to ensure their wards return home by the early hours of Friday. The statement further noted that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while day students are…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Federal Government has commissioned the first-ever 500-capacity barracks for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yola, Adamawa State. The barracks will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men, and women of the anti-narcotics agency. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to the welfare of NDLEA personnel, reinforcing their responsibility to combat drug abuse and trafficking with unwavering dedication. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), described the facility as a critical investment in human capital. He noted that the project…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has removed all District Heads and titleholders in the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikau, the government clarified that the directive only affects District Heads who previously held traditional titles from their former councils. They are required to relinquish those titles and pledge loyalty to their new Chiefs and Emirs. “With the creation of new Chiefdoms and Emirates, District Heads with titles from their former councils are expected to seek titles that align…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over the growing influence of religious leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a widely circulated video recorded during a condolence visit to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna following the death of his eldest son, Lamido lamented that clerics have become key players in political decision-making, directing voters on whom to support. “Despite their sacred role as religious leaders, clerics are now actively competing for power. They are supposed to serve as moral guides for politicians, but since they desire power themselves, we politicians have decided…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Kabir Magaji Gafia, has launched his foundation by disbursing N15 million in cash assistance and distributing educational materials to over 600 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries include vulnerable persons, widows, persons with disabilities, youths, APC members, and students. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in his hometown, Kaita Local Government Area, Magaji said the foundation was established to support those in need and contribute to the development of the area. “My foundation was set up in response to the need to assist people and address the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Minister of Defense, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has stated that security in the North-West and North-Central regions of Nigeria has significantly improved due to ongoing coordinated military operations against banditry and insurgency. In a statement released on Monday by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mari Ali, Badaru made this known while speaking in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State. He highlighted the progress made in Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna states, where communities are beginning to recover from past security challenges. Badaru reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and banditry before…