From Musa Muhammad Kutama,Calabar The recent change of power mantle to the cross river state House of Assembly last week have been put to shelve as the state lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem. In a confidence motion move for the vote of confidence , during plenary, by the Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Hon Cyril James Omini and seconded by the Member representing Etung State Constituency, Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong. The House assured that they will continue to work for the interest of the State. “Last week, the House experienced…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has completed plans to the conduct of local government election come 13th July 2024 in the state. In press conference, the Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Mohammed Umar told journalists in his office in Yola over his preparedness. According to Umar, the notices of the election into the offices of chairmen and councillors shall be published at the ADSIEC headquarters to be transmitted to local government offices. ADSIEC Chairman added that the timetable and scheduled of activities and timelines for the exercise will be released within the next two…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in Kogi State, two suspected kidnappers have been killed by the security operatives in the state. Items recovered from them include, one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two live Ammunition. The Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP William Aya in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, said this was consequent upon a tip off received on 27/05/2024 at about 1130hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest.…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has hailed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the people of the state. He noted that the decision of the tribunal that upheld his election further affirmed his conviction that God alone gives power to whomever He wishes at any point in life, adding that the ruling of the tribunal is a call for more…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The provost college of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe, Alhaji Hamisu yusuf yelwa acknowledge the Senate for it’s one day public hearing on a bill for an act to establish the federal university of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe, which held in Senate hall Abuja on Monday 13th may 2024. The provost said the establishment of the institution in the state would promote research and training, teaching of Health workers extension services and training of manpower for all health and services for zamfara state indigine, North and country at large. This contained in a statement signed…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), is said to be a common virus that can affect different parts of the body and anyone can become infected if they have sex or close skin-to-skin genital contact with partner with the virus. It has also discovered that,anyone with the virus can spread it to another partner during intercourse, oral sex, anal sex or the close genital contact,the vaccination which is for Girls between the ages of nine to 14 years. Speaking during the flagging off of the HPV vaccination the wife of the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Mrs. Helen Mutfwang…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Sequel to the launching of the State Action Plan on Durable Solutions at the Presidential Villa earlier recently, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has met with some ambassadors and representatives of donor organizations to support the state’s development initiatives. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed the Director General Press and Media Affairs to the Governor said that , Governor Buni reiterated the state’s shared commitment to implement the durable solutions, acknowledging the vital support and collaborative efforts of the international community in fostering sustainable development and lasting peace in Northeast Nigeria “On…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman …condole Kutama families Kano State Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing 5-kilometre road construction project in Gwarzo during an unscheduled visit. The deputy governor during the inspection visit commended Gerawa Company, the contractor handling the project, for the quality and pace of work. The road construction in town is anticipated to greatly enhance transportation within Gwarzo and neighbouring areas. Following the inspection, Comrade Gwarzo extended his condolences to the families of Alhaji Sunusi Muhammad Kutama, former special adviser to the…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has condoled with Dr. Muhammad Adamu Machina, Coordinator National Open University Damaturu Campus, over the tragic loss of his wife Hajiya Ladidi Haruna Godowoli, and two daughters. In a press statement signed and released by Mamman Mohammad the DG press and media affairs to governor Buni said, Hajiya Ladidi, a former registrar, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, and her two daughters lost their lives in a tragic motor traffic accident around Keffi in Nassarawa state while travelling from Damaturu to Abuja. Gov. Buni described the deaths as a huge loss…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the Kogi State, has lost at the state Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal last week fixed May 27 to deliver judgment on the petition filed by the SDP and its governorship candidate, Ajaka, against the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo. Kogi held its off-cycle election on November 11, 2023, amid allegations of rigging and vote-buying. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election. However, in the…