From Joseph Asegba, Yola An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Adamawa says Nigerians should allow Tinibu one more chance to be judged as a year cannot be a true test of his performance. Hamisu Medugu made the call in a familiarization call on correspondents’ chapel in Yola that in a very little while Mr president will soon perform his true test of governance. The APC bigwig plead with Nigerians to support Tinibus’ administration of despite the hardships being experienced shall soon be things of the past when identifies the hurdles. Medugu is one time senatorial aspirants in Adamawa Northern zone,…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following the revocation of the banking license of Heritage Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday this week being June 3, 2024 and the appointment of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) as the Liquidator, pursuant to Section 12(2) of BOFIA, 2020, the Corporation has Commenced the Liquidation of Heritage Bank Plc. In accordance with Section 55 sub-section 1 & 2 of the NDIC Act 2023, the Corporation has commenced liquidation process of the failed bank with immediate verification and payment of insured deposits to the bank depositors. This was contained in…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama,,Calabar In an effort to boost Agriculture in the state for enhancement of food and Economic potentials The Cross River State Government has entered in to collaborative agreements with the Lake Chad Institute of Research and the Ahmadu Bello University Institute of Research to boost agricultural productivity in the state. Governor Sen. Bassey Otu, witnessed the signing of the partnership in his office, between the State Commissioner for Agriculture and the representatives of the two institutions, emphasized the importance of agriculture, stating that it is the state’s main focus. The governmen emphasized it’s tcommitted to subsidizing all…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Emir of Gwandu, Major General Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashir, has conveyed his felicitations to the 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sunusi II, on his reinstatement by the Kano state government. In a statement under his seal, he lauded the reinstatement as well-deserved, acknowledging Emir Sunusi’s profound discernment and sagacity. The emir, who also presides as the chairman of the Kebbi Emirs council, beseeched divine providence from Allah to bestow upon him the strength and wisdom necessary to govern with impartiality and prudence. Furthermore, the Emir drew attention to the recent unrest in Kano as superfluous,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has decided to postpone its significant event concerning the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, due to the ongoing nationwide strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This was containing in a statement by Director General and publicity Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made availabale to newsmen on Monday. The postponement was considered essential in light of the industrial action disrupting major activities nationwide. The state extends its apologies for any inconvenience caused to the invited guests due to the cancellation. The statemwnt maintain that the details regarding…
By Rabiu Sanusi …..You don’t need to be told or to wear binoculars to see that His Royal Majesty Muhammadu Sanusi II is the current Emir of Kano. Apart from the fact that all the district heads across the 44 local government areas of Kano, the council chairmen, commissioners and well meaning Kano people and Nigerians consider him as the one on the throne, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has also identified with 16th emir of Kano. Nothing explains this fact more than what could be deduced from the ongoing NBA’s annual conference attended by Muhammadu Sanusi II. The recognition…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Yobe State Chapter has dissociated itself from the ongoing nationwide strike embarked by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in the nation. The association’s Chairman, Dr Abubakar Mala, told newsmen in Damaturu on Monday that the state’s NMA is not part of the strike and will continue to provide medical services to patients in the state. He said “we are not joining the NLC strike , we are fully attending to patients, our clinics are open, and we have been in the surgery theater and everywhere, attending to the sick obviously.”…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has emphasized the necessity of reviewing and streamlining academic programs of the state’s tertiary institutions to redefine the future of education in the state. Governor Mutfwang, stated this on Monday, at the inauguration of a nine-member committee chaired by Prof. William Barnabas Qurix. The Committee is tasked with the responsibility of reviewing and streamlining programs offered by the State Tertiary Institutions for improved synergy and collaboration. “We found it necessary to do this because we think that we need to look at the future of education and also look…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to no fewer than 40,000 households in Adamawa state. The beneficiaries are mainly women and youths who are expected to rejuvenate the agricultural sector at a time when farming communities are facing ongoing presidented challenges. Fintiri noted that the agricultural livelihood support provided by the Multi sectoral Crisis Recovery Project MCRP is pivotal to economic growth and the welfare of the people. Under the purview of the MCRP, the Governor said his government has revitalized dormant fish hatchery, the margar irrigation scheme, four…
From Sule Aliyu, Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam has died in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Misau -Darazo road. In a statement confirming the tragedy, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado Jarman Alkaleri, Special Adviser to the Governor Bala Muhammàd on Media and Publicity said the tragic accident occurred on Misau – Darazo highway leading to his immediate death. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of the Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Bauchi State , Hon . Ahmad Aliyu Jalam…