From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially signed the 2025 Budget of “Building Your Future II” into law. The approved budget totals N692,244,449,513.87, which reflects a slight increase of N10 billion from the original proposal of N682,244,449,513.87 submitted by the Governor on November 25, 2024. In his remarks at the signing ceremony, Governor Radda commended the Katsina State House of Assembly for its hard work and dedication in ensuring the state has a budget that will effectively support developmental activities throughout 2025. He also praised the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their…
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From Abba Dukawa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has allocated N2.48 trillion to Nigeria’s health sector in the 2025 budget, which represents 5.18 percent of the total N47.90 trillion proposed budget. The allocation includes N402 billion for health infrastructure, while N282.65 billion is earmarked for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Tinubu presented the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget on Wednesday, dubbing it the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.” In his address to the National Assembly, the president emphasized the need for a collective effort to “rewrite Nigeria’s narrative.” He stated that the responsibility of changing the country’s…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has, again, dismissed untoward perceptions on the recent cabinet reshuffle that affected the office of the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government and Five Commissioners. Addressing journalists Wednesday during the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Governor Yusuf specifically refuted political insinuation being attached to the major cabinet shake-up. In a state-issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Y, Yusuf, who used the opportunity to debunk misrepresentation of government action, insisted the rejig was taken in good faith and the best interest of Kano. “…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a significant reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899.50 per litre, effective immediately. This price cut, announced on Thursday morning, is aimed at providing relief to Nigerians during the upcoming holiday season. The refinery had previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24th. “This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period,” stated Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, in a press release. Furthermore, Dangote Refinery is introducing a special offer: for every…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has successfully negotiated a reduction of over N2 billion in tuition liabilities owed to Middle East University, Cyprus, for the education of state-sponsored students. The intervention, which was disclosed during the 22nd Executive Council Meeting at the Kano Government House, reduces a debt inherited from the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the liabilities, totalling over 3 million euros (approximately N4 billion), had been left unpaid by the Ganduje-led government. The debt covered tuition fees for students…
…TEENS MATA honors Governor Yusuf By Usman Usman Garba Kano State has been named the overall best state at the 2024 National Agricultural Show held in Nasarawa State. The state also secured second place in the fisheries value chain category at the just concluded national agric show. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, revealed that the trophy was presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, during the 22nd State Executive Council Meeting in Kano. Governor Yusuf commended the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has launched an urgent investigation into the activities of medicine vendors in Ebom, a community in the Abi Local Government Area, where an outbreak of abnormal sleep disorders has left many residents hospitalized. The government suspects the disorders may be linked to trypanosomiasis or substance abuse. Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, the State Commissioner for Health, along with Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, Director General of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, confirmed the rapid response to contain the situation. The government has instructed the directorates of medical and pharmaceutical services…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a bid to alleviate the economic difficulties faced by residents following the removal of oil subsidies, the Katsina State Government has commenced the sale of food items at affordable prices. The initiative, which aims to provide essential food supplies at lower costs, was announced by the Special Adviser on Rural Economy, Engineer Nuhu Danja. Speaking to the press after the State Executive Council meeting, Engineer Danja revealed that the food items would be sold at seven designated centers spread across the state. These centers, which are strategically located in all three senatorial zones of…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja In a startling revelation, Barrister Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has admitted that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration misled Nigerians during its eight-year tenure. Dalung made the confession in an interview on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ with popular TV host Seun Okinboloye on Sunday. A member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during Buhari’s first term in office (2015-2019), Dalung expressed deep disappointment with the administration, accusing it of betraying the trust of the Nigerian people. “I am completely disappointed because what we told Nigerians was not what happened. We lied; we deceived Nigerians.…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has announced his administration’s plans to capitalize on the state’s abundant resources to attract investments and create jobs. During a courtesy visit by Ms. Elsie Attafuah, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria, Governor Buni highlighted the state’s potential in agriculture, particularly sesame seed production, and livestock. He emphasized the government’s commitment to developing these sectors to boost international trade and generate wealth. The Governor acknowledged the challenges faced by the state in recent years due to insurgency, stating that the focus had been…