From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Chapter, has elected new executive members to lead the union for the next three years. The newly elected members include Comrade Usman Muhammad Binji of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Sokoto Network Centre, who was elected as Chairman. Nasiru Muhammad Bello of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) returns for a second term as Secretary of the council. The election, which was conducted peacefully under the supervision of the Vice President (Zone A) of the NUJ, saw Comrade Binji emerge victorious with 86 votes, defeating Comrade Surajo…
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…Honors Wounded-in-Action Soldiers From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigerian Army recently marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) project in Idu, Abuja. The project, which consists of 100 blocks of four flats, will provide housing for 400 families, with 5% of the homes reserved for soldiers wounded in action (WIA). This initiative honors a promise made by the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja CFR. The ceremony saw 20 WIA soldiers honored with the symbolic handover of house keys, fulfilling the late COAS’s pledge to ensure…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has disbursed N38 million to victims of bandit attacks in the Musawa and Sabuwa local government areas. The beneficiaries of the government’s assistance include families of those who lost loved ones, injured persons, and rescued victims. The Senior Special Assistant on Banditry and Internally Displaced Persons, Saidu Ibrahim Danja, distributed the funds on behalf of the state government. Danja explained that the victims in Musawa Local Government benefited from the assistance in areas such as Jiksmshi, Bakan Tuga, and several villages. In Sabuwa Local Government, the funds were distributed to victims…
…An ipen letter to President Tinubu: A call to action for Nigeria’s guture By Abba Dukawa – I write to you with utmost respect and concern for the well-being of Nigerians. As you navigate the complexities of leading our great nation, I pray that Allah grants you the wisdom to make Nigeria great again. – As the year 2024 draws to a close, the outlook for the new year appears dismal for millions of Nigerians. Since your inauguration speeches on May 29, 2023, the citizens’ expectations for better days have been consistently dashed, leaving many feeling hopeless about the future.…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated N2 million to Mu’assasatu Balarabe Bello Hamza Islamic school situated at Sokoto road in the state capital. He made the donation during Qur’anic Graduation Ceremony of 13 students held at the school premises. This was contained in an official statement issued and signed by Usman Gwadabe, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano Government House. The governor who was represented by the commissioner of Education, Ali Haruna Makoda emphasized the importance of learning the Holly Qur’an and applying the knowledge in all aspect of life. He congratulated the students, teachers…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised significant concerns over the 2025 federal budget, arguing that it fails to provide the necessary fiscal framework to address Nigeria’s long-standing structural challenges. According to Atiku, the budget falls short of addressing critical economic issues, perpetuating the same policies that have hindered Nigeria’s progress in recent years. The N48 trillion budget, which includes a N35 trillion revenue forecast, carries a deficit of over N13 trillion, representing 4% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This growing fiscal imbalance, Atiku argued, is a clear indication of the administration’s…
…Working with stakeholders to enhance local production From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $19 million annually on imported motorcycle spare parts. Mr. Osanipin made this disclosure while briefing journalists at the weekend about the achievements of his leadership over the past fourteen months. He emphasized that Nigeria should not continue to rely on the importation of vehicle spare parts but should instead focus on encouraging local manufacturing. “Our investigation has shown that the value of motorcycle spare parts imported into…
As Gov. Yusuf set to commission new model for tax collection. By Usman Usman Garba Kano state Government, under the able leadership of Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf, will begin to prosecute all tax defaulters in the coming year of 2025 as part of its major reform in the tax administration. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kaduna. The statement said Dr Zaid Abubakar, Executive Chairman of Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS), during a presentation to the Governor at the ongoing High-Level Retreat for top government officials. Dr Zaid Abubakar…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Union of Retired Police Officers, Kaduna State Chapter, has issued an ultimatum to the National Assembly, demanding the removal of their members from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) by the end of January 2025. Failure to meet this demand will result in the union occupying the National Assembly. The union intends to bring mattresses, mats, cooking utensils, and other domestic necessities to the National Assembly, where they plan to remain until their demands are addressed. The Chairman, CSP Mannir M. Lawal Zaria (Rtd), and the Secretary, ASP Danladi Maigamo (Rtd), issued the warning in a…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has returned two pieces of land to the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, two years after they were revoked and seized by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The land, located in two different areas of Kaduna City, was returned to the Abacha family after a legal battle. The two properties are located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA, Kaduna, covering 2,284 m² and registered under Kaduna State Certificate of Occupancy No. 30575, and at No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi, GRA, Kaduna, covering 3,705 m², with Kaduna State Certificate…