From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, declared that accurate and timely compilation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the state level remains a vital instrument for driving inclusive and evidence-based development across Nigeria. He made the statement during the first 2-day 2025 bi-annual meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS), which is currently underway in Katsina State. According to him, strengthening the process of compiling sub-national GDP will not only enhance economic planning but also help in tracking growth, identifying development gaps, and shaping policies tailored to…
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From Joseph Aaegba, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has intercepted smuggled items worth N104.4 million within just four weeks. The seized items include 36,835 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, contained in 1,219 jerry cans and 24 drums. Also intercepted were 101 pieces of raw donkey skin packed in seven sacks, allegedly destined for illegal export to a neighbouring country. While addressing journalists in Yola, the Area Comptroller, Garba Bashir, expressed grave concern over the growing trend of wildlife trafficking. He warned that the continued illegal slaughter and export of donkeys could…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Journalists in Taraba State have announced an indefinite boycott of all state government activities, including the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, over grievances against the Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Jalingo, during which members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the commissioner. In a resolution signed by the Chairman of the Resolution Drafting Committee, Mr. Charles Akpeji, the journalists accused the commissioner of incompetence and deliberate…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olawaseun Faleye, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalization to enhance workplace safety and health in Nigeria. Faleye made the call during the Occupational Safety and Health Forum (OSHF) organized by the NSITF to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The event took place on Tuesday at the Merit House, Abuja. He emphasized that AI and digital technologies can significantly improve worker safety and strengthen health systems in workplaces. AI and digitalization can promote safety and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the immediate appointment of Mohammed Bazam as Special Adviser on Grassroots Mobilization. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, and made available to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor Buni approved Bazam’s appointment in recognition of his “track record of performance, dedication, and commitment to the development of the state.” On behalf of the state government, Wali congratulated Bazam on his “well-deserved appointment” and urged him to justify the confidence reposed…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Comrade Chris Edadi, has criticized the ongoing wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as manipulative and undeserving of public attention. He also condemned what he termed “an unprovoked and premature endorsement” of Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term ambition. In a statement issued in Calabar, Edadi stated, “Nobody should be deceived or bothered by the ongoing trend of orchestrated defections into the APC and the unwarranted endorsement of Governor Otu for a second term. These moves lack justification,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 15-member technical committee to oversee the establishment of a polytechnic in Gaya. The committee was inaugurated by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also serves as the state Commissioner for Higher Education. Speaking at the event, Comrade Gwarzo charged members of the committee to work diligently and strictly adhere to their terms of reference. The committee is chaired by Dr. Hadi Bala Yahaya, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Higher Education, while Shehu Sani Dauda, the ministry’s Director of Administration and General Services, will serve…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has lauded Nigerian Public Relations practitioners for their adherence to professional ethics. The Governor made the statement during the 2nd Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week (NIPRW) event, currently holding at the Ceedapeg Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement released on Tuesday by a Director Public Enlightenment, Government House Kano, Usman Gwadabe revealed that Governor Yusuf was represented at the occasion by his spokesperson and Director General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement the representative announced Governor Yusuf donation of N5,000,000 million…
By Hussaini Ibrahim As part of its oversight responsibilities, the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, led by its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Engr. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, paid a working visit to Bagaja Renewables’ 1MWp interconnected solar mini-grid facility in Zawaciki, Kano State. The visit aimed to assess the progress and impact of private sector-led infrastructure in Nigeria’s post-privatisation power sector. The Committee toured Bagaja’s cutting-edge facility, which is designed to improve distribution efficiency, stabilize the grid, and expand energy access in underserved communities. Chairman Chidari lauded Bagaja’s efforts, describing the project as a “strategic and innovative approach to…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A renowned politician in Cross River State has described the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as deeply disappointing and detrimental to democratic development in the state. Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla made the assertion in a statement issued to journalists, where he expressed concern over the declining strength of opposition politics in the state. According to him, “The former Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections and the former Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Cross River Southern Senatorial District are…