By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano Municipal Local Government has called on small-scale industries to ensure the timely payment of internally generated revenue (IGR) to support developmental projects and government policies. The Special Adviser to the Kano Municipal Local Government Chairman on Traders, Investment, and Markets, Hajiya Mariya Ali Zage, made this appeal during her official visit to small-scale industries and business owners at Sharada Market. She emphasized the importance of IGR in funding essential social amenities, stressing that prompt payments would enable the government to continue delivering key infrastructure and services to the people. Hajiya Mariya commended the Kano State…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as he marks his 65th birthday. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised El-Rufai as a “resourceful and brilliant” administrator, acknowledging his contributions to the nation and his role in the formation of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The president commended El-Rufai’s commitment to democracy, his service as Kaduna State governor, and his tenure as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also recognized El-Rufai’s influence in…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, held a productive meeting today with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall. Their discussions focused on strengthening development partnerships with the state government. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of Media Affairs to the governor, the meeting centered on transitioning from the humanitarian response phase to a long-term strategy for recovery, resilience, and development. A key focus of the discussion was the implementation of the State Action Plan (SAP)…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with the State Cares Coordination Unit (SSCU), has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for NG-Cares Programme staff. Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, urged participants to uphold the programme’s objectives and ensure its successful implementation. Dr. Zayyana emphasized that strengthening the capacity of NG-Cares staff would enable more residents of the state to benefit from the initiative, which is designed to support vulnerable groups. He noted that the training aligns with Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s administration’s…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has presented the staff of office to the newly appointed Töl Huba of Hong, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako, marking a historic moment for the Huba people. The ceremony, held in Hong Local Government Area, was attended by dignitaries from across the Northeast and neighboring Cameroon, celebrating the restoration of the Huba Chiefdom. Addressing the gathering, Governor Fintiri urged the new Töl Huba to embrace inclusivity and fairness in his leadership, emphasizing that he is a leader for all. Reflecting on history, Fintiri noted that the creation of chiefdoms and emirates…
From Musa Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Over 890 inmates are currently serving jail terms in correctional facilities across Cross River State, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and challenges in the state’s criminal justice system. The State Controller of Corrections, Mr. William Richard FRAI, disclosed this at a town hall meeting organized by the CLEEN Foundation on the Effective Implementation and Sustainability of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL). Richard, represented by Chief Superintendent of Corrections Ibiang Otu, revealed that the Calabar Correctional Center holds 579 inmates, making it the most congested facility in the state. Other correctional centers and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Between January 3 and February 13, 2025, military operations across the country resulted in the neutralization of 75 terrorists and the arrest of 137 suspects. Additionally, 36 individuals involved in oil theft were apprehended, and 46 kidnapped hostages were rescued. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, provided updates on ongoing military activities. He stated that the Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), security agencies, and hybrid forces, conducted multiple operations. These included patrols, raids, ambushes, clearance missions, and search-and-rescue…
By Usman Usman Garba …Charges committee on youth rehabilitation and evaluation Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 21-member Kano State Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Committee to tackle crime and promote socioeconomic stability in the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf tasked the committee with collaborating with security agencies to combat the rising menace of phone snatching, gang violence, and substance abuse, which threaten public safety. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf expressed concern over the high rate of criminal…
Fom Abba Dukawà, Abuja Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing Jigawa Northwest and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), has emphasized the commission’s critical role in driving sustainable development, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing socio-economic challenges in the Northwest region. Speaking in an exclusive interview with journalists in his office, Senator Hussaini stated that the committee is committed to ensuring the commission fulfills its mandate efficiently and transparently. He stressed that the NWDC would promote inclusive growth and improve the livelihoods of people in the region. According to him, the signing of the NWDC Bill into law demonstrates…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has inducted 70 new state counsel into the Ministry of Justice to enhance the state’s justice sector. The induction ceremony took place at the Institute of Anti-Corruption in Goron Dutse. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah, who declared the ceremony open, stated that the newly inducted counsel would strengthen the justice system by ensuring timely and effective legal services. Barr. Isah commended Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for hiring 70 state counsel—an unprecedented move since the state’s creation in 1967. The three-day induction training covered court procedures, legal…