From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior and member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has called for an upward review of salaries and allowances for Nigerian journalists to protect them from financial inducement. He emphasized that members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm should be adequately compensated for their sacrifices, resilience, and valuable contributions to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ahmed urged both public and private media…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives for Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Hon. Sada Soli Jibia, has distributed food items and cash assistance totaling ₦173 million as part of his annual Ramadan gesture. Speaking at the distribution event, Soli stated that the initiative was aimed at ensuring that Muslim constituents could observe fasting with ease and joy. The food items, which include rice, millet, and corn, were distributed to beneficiaries across the constituency. “A committee has been set up to ensure the smooth distribution of the food items. I urge you to give the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially launched an empowerment program worth approximately N58 million, initiated by the member representing Charanchi Constituency in the State House of Assembly. The initiative includes the distribution of Ramadan packages, financial aid, and economic support to residents. The empowerment package consists of 32 motorcycles, 50 POS machines, 1,000 bags of 12.5kg millet and maize, and cash assistance totaling over N10 million. The beneficiaries include youth, women, and vulnerable members of the community. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Governor Radda praised the initiative, describing it as a commendable…
Nasarawa State, located in the North Central region of Nigeria, boasts one of the highest GDPs in Northern Nigeria. Renowned for its vast mineral resources, it is a polyglot state with over 30 languages and stands as one of the most peaceful states in the country. Over the years, Nasarawa State has been fortunate with its leadership. However, the economic, social, and academic welfare of the state yearns for more vigorous and forward-thinking governance. Leadership is the capacity to translate a vision into reality. Good leadership is a responsibility, not just a privilege. It is the duty of the governed…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulaziz Maituraka, has sponsored a daily feeding programme for 1,000 people throughout the month of Ramadan. Speaking at the launch of the initiative, Maituraka said the programme is aimed at supporting the needy and other vulnerable individuals in society. He explained that the feeding initiative will be sustained throughout the fasting period. “The feeding programme was introduced as part of my contribution to the Muslim Ummah and to assist the less privileged in observing Ramadan with ease,” he said. According to Maituraka, the arrangement provides meals for…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has begun onboarding the next batch of artisans for the second phase of its Skill Up Artisans Program (SUPA). In a statement issued in Abuja, ITF Director-General Dr. Oluwatoyin Afiz Ogun announced that this phase follows the successful completion of the program’s pilot stage, known as the SUPA Foundation. “In its 54 years of existence, the SUPA program remains ITF’s most well-thought-out and impactful intervention aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled manpower in Nigerian industries. The program aggregates both existing and aspiring artisans, leveraging technology to assess their skill levels,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A Katsina lawmaker, Senator Muhtari Mohammed Dandutse, representing the Funtua Senatorial Zone, has distributed empowerment and food items to orphans, women, youths, religious leaders, and farmers in the state. The items distributed included 3,792 bags of rice, 3,795 bags of maize flour, and 5,439 bags of fertilizer. Other items were 510 grinding machines, 384 tricycles, 1,000 bags of maize, and 1,640 improved rice seeds. Speaking at the event in Funtua, Senator Dandutse said the distribution aimed to generate income, boost food production, and alleviate the suffering of beneficiaries. He emphasized that this initiative is an…
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…
…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…