From Ahmed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development in the state. A statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade, on Thursday evening confirmed that this decision takes immediate effect. She explained that the move aims to enhance livestock management in the state, aligning with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged civil servants to return to farming or acquire skills as dependable sources of livelihood. According to the union, the era of relying solely on monthly salaries is over due to the current economic situation. The President of NULGE in Katsina State, Comrade Nasiru Maiadua, stated in an interview with journalists that the economic challenges have left civil servants with no choice but to seek alternative income sources. He explained that depending solely on salaries is no longer sustainable. “The recent implementation of the new minimum…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has expressed satisfaction with the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties. This was disclosed by the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, alongside the Honorable Commissioners for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Information, as well as local government chairmen, during a press briefing held at the NUJ Press Centre on Saturday. Barrister Dederi stated, “We express our profound satisfaction with the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal,…
…As Appeal Court upturns Justice Liman’s verdict By Usman Usman Garba The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Friday overruled the verdict of the Federal High Court, Kano division, over the appointment of Emir Mohammadu Sanusi II. In the Kano state government’s appeal on the chieftaincy issue, the appellate court overturned the lower court’s decision that questioned Sanusi’s appointment as 16th emir. In a judgment delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha, the appellate insisted the Federal High Court overstretched its limit to rule on a matter lacking in jurisdiction. In an application for enforcement of fundamental…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retirees with the commencement of the third phase of pension payments amounting to N5 billion. This initiative brings the total amount disbursed to pensioners under his administration to a remarkable N16 billion. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor announced that the latest phase is part of efforts to alleviate the plight of retirees who have devoted decades of service to the state. The flag-off signifies the administration’s continued dedication to clearing outstanding pension…
…Pays N16 billion gratuities, review minimum pension to N20,000 By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused the acting National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje worsening the social security of Kano over the failure of the former Governor to prioritize pay of gratuities and death benefits of the state retirees in his eight-year tenure. Besides, Governor Yusuf worried over the ‘perennial neglect’ of the immediate past administration’s pay pensioners for eight years, thereby reducing the Pension Fund Trustees with cumulative outstanding of over N48 billion. Yusuf made the revelation on Thursday during the official…
By Usman Usman Garba In a bold reaction to insinuations that the APC is planning to manipulate the 2027 elections in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to resist any pressure on his mandate. Speaking during the monthly women empowerment program at Coronation Hall yesterday, the Governor emphasized that he is not worried about the 2027 elections, as leadership is ordained by the Almighty Allah. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “What I am worried about is not re-election. I am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has cautioned social media handlers and bloggers against spreading falsehoods that could cause unrest within the party. Damagum issued this warning at the conclusion of a two-day capacity-building workshop on effective media awareness and promoting peace in the political arena, held for social media handlers from Northwest states. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Hon. Yusuf Dingyadi, Damagum underscored the need to focus on promoting the party’s manifestos and visions rather than divisive rhetoric. He reassured party supporters and…
….bags MAKIA modernisation award By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has emerged overall Best Governor on Small and Medium Enterprise of the year 2024. The meritorious award of excellence was considered by LakeWhyte Communications for Governor Yusuf’s giant stride on women and youth empowerment initiatives in Kano. The SMED-endorsed communications firm justified the emergence of Governor Yusuf based on his extraordinary investment in Macro Small and Medium Enterprise and the repositioning of trade and commercial activities in the state. The award was conferred on Governor Yusuf during the flag-off of the women empowerment programme at…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Borno State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, allocated approximately N9.7 billion in 2024 for scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing various studies at tertiary institutions, both locally and internationally. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe disclosed this during a media briefing following the first 2025 Executive Council meeting, chaired by Governor Zulum at the Government House, Maiduguri. According to Engr. Wakilbe, 30,616 undergraduate students enrolled in universities, colleges, polytechnics, and other institutions across Nigeria received a total of N4.29 billion in scholarships. These students are…