From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In an effort to eliminate the Lakurawa sect in Sokoto and Kebbi States, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to both regions. This deployment is part of the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity III (Chase Lakurawa Out), aimed at building upon previous successes. While addressing the troops on Friday, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 2 Operation FASAN YAMMA, urged the soldiers to ensure the complete destruction of the Lakurawa sect. He also stressed the importance of adhering to…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) hosted a Post-Election Review Parley on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Odilin’s Events and Decorations in Jos. The gathering aimed to evaluate the outcomes of the October 9th local government elections and discuss strategies for improving the electoral process in future polls. The event was attended by political parties, media representatives, civil society organizations, and government officials. The Chairman of PLASIEC, Hon. Plangji Daniel, opened the session by reaffirming the commission’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process. He highlighted the steps taken to ensure the credibility…
…Zulum names estate after Buni From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, commissioned housing and road projects in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. A press statement signed by Mamman Mohammad, the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the governor, stated that Governor Buni, who was the special guest of honor at the event, praised his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for his investment in people-oriented projects. Governor Buni remarked, “Borno and Yobe states have always been united. We are a people bound by the same culture and traditions, though separated for…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Coalition of Northern Groups (ASCNG) has disassociated itself from the newly introduced tax reform bill by the federal government, expressing strong opposition to the federal economic policies. In a statement, ASCNG called for the “immediate suspension of the reforms,” arguing that the proposed tax measures threaten the well-being of the people of Adamawa State, the northern region, and Nigeria as a whole. At a press conference organized by the coalition’s coordinator, Mr. Abubakar Daware, concerns were raised about the growing economic hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Daware remarked, “In recent months, life has…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget, totaling N47.9 trillion, to the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the close of Thursday’s plenary. Earlier, Budget and Economic Planning Minister Senator Atiku Bagudu outlined key details of the proposed budget. Ahead of the presentation, both chambers of the National Assembly passed the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), which include critical parameters such as an oil benchmark of $75 per barrel, 2.06 million barrels of crude…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and address the growing challenges of zero-dose children in Nigeria, particularly in Cross River State, the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in collaboration with UNICEF, recently organized a two-day media dialogue. The event brought together journalists and other stakeholders from across the country. Held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar, Cross River State, between December 4-6, 2024, the dialogue aimed to educate the media and the public on life-saving interventions for sick newborns, with a focus…
By Usman Usman Garba In a landmark effort to promote inclusive governance and enhance policymaking through community engagement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the composition of the Kano State Shura Council. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the council comprises 46 distinguished members, including renowned Islamic scholars, respected academics, and notable community leaders. The Shura Council is tasked with providing expert advice to the government on critical socio-economic and religious matters. The council will be chaired by Professor Shehu Galadanci, with Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen serving as Vice Chairman. Other…
By Usman Usman Garba In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf maintained the much awaited decision finally came to enable uptimum performance that will drive more dividend of democracy to the good people of Kano state. Those affected by the major shake up are the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has warned political job seekers against overheating the polity to divert the attention of the government and create confusion. He gave the warning while swearing into office newly appointed permanent secretaries and other public office holders. “I have noted in recent times the emerging politicking for 2027. As a government, we are concentrating on executing our campaign promises to the people. “We will not tolerate any deliberate act of overheating the polity intended to cause confusion, disaffection and to divert government attention from achieving its set…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to resolve a longstanding issue affecting hundreds of Kano students who have been unable to access their academic certificates, a situation that has plagued the state for years under the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf confirmed his arrival in Cyprus, where he held crucial discussions with the management of Near East University. The focus of the meeting was the release of academic certificates for Kano graduates who completed their studies between 2015 and…