Author: Hussaini Ibrahim

From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto She-Alert Care Foundation (SHE-ALERT), an NGO, has called for the creation of a budget line for Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) in Sokoto State’s 2025 appropriation. Mrs Blessing Gidado, the Executive Director of SHE-ALERT, made the call at a media roundtable organised by the foundation in Sokoto. Gidado said that the initiative, anchored by the Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI), aimed at achieving the USAID-funded five-year Health System Strengthening Cluster project in the state. She said the project, implemented by Palladium in collaboration with Nigeria Resource Partners (RPS), is titled “Improved Quality Healthcare Service Delivery through…

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From Danjuma Labiru Bolari, Gombe Traders in Gombe main market of Gombe State have been warned against arbitrary increases in prices of foodstuff and manipulation of measuring units. Our correspondent reports that the warning was a result of the refusal by grain sellers to adjust prices downwards despite the falling prices of grains across the state. Barr Sani A. A Haruna, chairman of Gombe Local Government Council, during an unscheduled visit to monitor the transactions in the market, gave the warning, particularly to those dealing in wares of daily needs. “I am giving you three days to comply, and I…

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By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu  Yobe State Governor Hon.  Mai Mala Buni, has assured that the government would not compromise peace and security across the state. In a statement signed and released by Mamman Mohammed the DG press and Media Affairs to Governor Buni said that, The governor who was responding to the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted at Buni Yadi market said the security operatives are on high alert and top of the situation. From the reports, there is just a casualty of a young girl hawking water at the cattle market who stepped on the concealed IED and…

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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Interim Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Hon. Kabiru Ibrahim Danguguwa, has called on the Kano State government to intervene and overhaul the dilapidated Kwakwaci market. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, the chairman emphasized the market’s significance as a major source of livelihood for the youth of the area. He revealed that over a thousand young people are engaged in various mechanic and commercial activities within the market. Hon. Danguguwa further expressed concern over the deteriorating state of the market, noting that it has become a safety hazard to traders and customers alike. He appealed…

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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo has said over 408 dams have been identified for irrigation purposes nationwide. Goronyo said the efforts were part of President Bola Ahmed’s led administration concerned with cushioning the effects of hunger experienced by Nigerians. The Minister spoke on the sidelines, Friday evening, shortly after a town hall meeting held at Kasarawa International Conference Centre. The meeting which was led by the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu was organized to douse down tension raised by faceless sponsored protests against President Tinubu’s government. Under…

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..Says power of ballot capable of solving Nigeria’s woes By Rabiu Sanusi The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to seek change through democratic means rather than protests. Containing in a statement he signed on Friday 26th July 2024 amidst widespread discontent and calls for demonstrations, Sen. Kwankwaso emphasized that effective and lasting change can be achieved through the power of the ballot. “It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I share my thoughts on the current situation in Nigeria. We find ourselves in avoidable hardship because our…

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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Again, history has been made at 8 Division Nigerian Army as the newly appointed acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI (JTF NW OPHD), Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose assumed command. Ibrahim Shittu, Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the Division in a statement issued in Sokoto. It said the Handing and Taking Over ceremony event was held on Friday at the Division’s Headquarters, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. Brigadier General Ajose took over from his predecessor, Major General Godwin Mutkut who was posted to Nigerian…

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By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially inaugurated the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week (MNCHW). This was continued in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. In his address, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf emphasized that MNCHW aims to improve health indices through focused preventive and curative interventions that enable mothers and children to thrive and develop. He highlighted that the week-long event provides an opportunity to deliver essential health services to mothers, newborns, and children via the existing health system, reinforcing the free…

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….Urges resident to restraint From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Sokoto State Government has made its position known on the planned nationwide protest scheduled to commence on the 29th of August. The planned Protest which was scheduled by various youth groups across the country to vent their anger against the prevailing economic condition in the country. Governor Ahmad Aliyu who distanced his administration and other stakeholders from the planned protest while addressing residents during an interactive session said this on Friday. Aliyu further said the protest would not take place in Sokoto state and anybody that come out for any form of…

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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Provost Federal College of Education (FCE), Katsina Dr Aliyu Idris Funtua said the college has commenced awarding degrees in affiliation with Bayero University Kano (BUK). Dr. Idris told our correspondent that the award of degrees followed the accreditation of courses by the National University Commission. He announced a plan by the college to commence independent awards of degrees alongside NCE programmes. Dr. Idris who spoke ahead of the college’s combined convocation slated for Saturday said that currently all programmes run by the college are accredited by the National Commission for Colleges of Education. He…

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