From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State government has a plan to end ranching and open grazing, the only option that will bring to an end farmers and herders in the nation. Commissioner of Livestock Alhaji Tijani Maksha is the Commissioner of Livestock in the state. He commended Professor Attahiru Jega’s panel for recommending ranching and open grazing as the best option that will put an end to farmers’ and herders’ protracted crisis across the country. Maksha disclosed this in an interview with Arewa Punch in Yola and said that marrying the two schemes together will help pastorals choose the…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A recent investigation by Accountability Lab has exposed potential irregularities in government projects in Plateau State. One such project, the Government Secondary School Zagun in Bassa Local Government Area, has come under scrutiny. The school, which was earmarked for a significant renovation in 2024, appears to have seen little to no progress. The Principal, Mr. Akuten Adinimil Achaka, confirmed that there were no new structures or buildings added to the school premises. Achaka revealed that the existing structures, including the science lab and administrative block, were constructed during the Jonah David Jang administration. While some renovations…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed circulating rumors of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at the old Jos University Teaching Hospital site near Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor assured the public that security agencies, including the anti-bomb squad, had conducted a thorough search of the area and found no evidence of any explosive device. Governor Mutfwang urged the people of Plateau State to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has been conferred with the Most Media Friendly Governor Award by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), In recognition of the developmental projects he executed, which were also transmitted live on NTA. The Director-General of NTA, Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos ,presented the award to Gov. Aliyu during the 2024 NTA Cultural Display held in the premises of NTA Sokoto Network Centre. According to him, since the inception of his administration he has been executing laudable programmes which NTA had transmitted live for the larger society to know. Represented by the Executive Director Administration…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has sworn into action and signed five bills into law with significant progress in the state’s development. Prominent among the laws are Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Hygiene Services Law 2024, This law applies to various state agencies, including the Adamawa State Water Services Regulatory Commission, Private Sector Participation and Service Providers, Adamawa State Water Corporation, and more. The Governor, in a statement signed by his press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the law applies to various agencies in the state. The Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency Law…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The much-anticipated 2024 Cross River Governors’ Cup football competition is set to kick off at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, with 32 teams slated to participate in what promises to be a thrilling tournament. The competition will feature 18 teams representing each of the 18 local government areas of Cross River State, alongside 14 private teams from across the region. This was confirmed by Apostle Essien Ayi, Chairman of the Cross River State Football Association (CRSFA), during the official draw ceremony. Apostle Ayi, who was represented by Mr. Creg Abang, Vice Chairman of the…
By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has bolstered the Kano Police Command’s operational capacity by donating 78 vehicles, aiming to improve security across the state’s 44 local government areas. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson,, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tof,a, Governor Yusuf emphasized that this support reflects his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of Kano’s residents and fostering a secure environment. He stated that safeguarding lives and property is the fundamental duty of any responsible government, pledging continued collaboration with security agencies to enable effective service delivery. The donation includes 44…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to settling the outstanding entitlements of former councillors, some of which date back to 2014. This assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The announcement was made during an event where former councillors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) through the Maslaha Forum for Kano State Councillors, Supervisors, and Advisors. Governor Yusuf commended the councillors for their decision to change allegiances, attributing their move to dissatisfaction…
From Mustapha Saye,Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns about a new terror group, Lakurawa, operating in Northwest Nigerian states, specifically Kebbi and Sokoto. This group is accused of terrorizing communities, evicting security agents, and imposing its justice system. Lakurawa members are reportedly foreign nationals speaking French and Arabic, recruiting locals with financial incentives or force. Lakurawa’s rise coincides with increased military efforts to combat banditry, posing a significant threat. The ACF emphasizes the need for urgent action to prevent Lakurawa from growing unchecked, like Boko Haram.
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a bid to revitalize the education sector, the Yobe State Government has made significant strides in addressing the challenges facing secondary and basic education. Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, revealed this during an inspection tour of state government projects on education across the state by the members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Malam-Wali highlighted the state government’s multifaceted approach to educational reform, citing several key initiatives undertaken since 2019: He said the government has established more classes through the construction of model schools to alleviate overpopulation in urban…