From Christiana Gokyo, Jos About 1,232 pilgrims are expected to perform 2024 Hajj from Plateau State, out of which 540 were sponsored by the state government. Speaking during the farewell yesterday, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang encouraged them to imbibe the values of love, peace, and tolerance as they embark on the sacred journey to holy lands. The governor enjoined them not only to pray for themselves and their families but also for the restoration of lasting peace in the state. According to him, as you embark on the fifth pillar of Islam, you carry not only your personal aspirations but…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Council of Fulani Ardos has called on its members to continue to live in peace with all other residents of the state irrespective of tribal and religious differences. Ardo Dauda Abdullahi, the chairman of the council in the state made the call during an interview with newsmen in Kogi State on Saturday. Abdullahi , who made the call while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the council’s meeting held in Lokoja on Saturday, May 18, 2024 said no meaningful development can take place without peace. He urged all fulanis to shun acts that…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Zamfara State House of Assembly has extended period of the suspension given to eight members of the House for alleged violation of standing rules of the House. This followed a motion moved by Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawaje representing Tsafe East Constituency after adopting a report from the Ethics and Privilege Committee of the House which was read before members by the Clerk to the House, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu. According to the committee, the extension will enable it complete its thorough investigation into the alleged offence. Hon. Mazawaje called on the House…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Operations SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) towards successful farming season has organized a seminar for critical stakeholders towards achieving a successful farming season in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The seminar with the theme “Peaceful Coexistence Towards a Successful Farming Season”was held at the DM Bello Multipurpose Hall, Sanga Local Government Council Headquarters Gwantu and drew participants cutting across all sides of the divide. Speaking the Commander OPSH and GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army Jos ,Maj. Gen. A E Abubakar stressed the need of the importance of the seminar which would facilitate a hitch free farming…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) is to commence collection of tenement rate in the state soon. ZIRS Executive Chairperson, Hajiya Rakiya Ahmed Dodo stated this while speaking in a Zamfara Radio Weekly Phone-in Programme ” Da ruwan ciki akan ja na Rijiya.” Hajiya Dodo who was represented by the Director Other Taxes, Alhaji Mu’azu Ibrahim Bungudu said, all arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the exercise. According to the chairperson, tenement rate was previously been collected by the local government councils but now state revenue service was mandated with the responsibility. She…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has indicated willingness to sign the death sentence of the suspect that allegedly burnt 23 people down in a mosque at Larabar Abasawa of Gezawa Local Government Area if found guilty of the offence. Governor Yusuf who condemned the inhuman act, during a visit to the victims at the Murtala Mohammad Hospital yesterday, advised the police to prosecute the suspect for the heinous crime in a sharia court. “Whatever the court decides, we will ensure that the victims of the Larabar Abasawa arson gets justice and it condemns him to…
In my 2023 feature article titled “Security Architecture of Kano Pilgrim: A Systemic Approach by the Administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf (Abba Gida-Gida), I emphasized the level of preparedness of the Kano State Pilgrims Board pertaining to the general security of the intending pilgrim before, during and after the Hajj. This is barely less than a month after the inauguration of new administration in the State. Now another season of Hajj Operation is around the corner and the Government under the able Leadership of the enviable Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is standing tall and ready to do everything possible…
By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta The ongoing CBN-inspired recapitalisation for banks has serious implications for the banking sector, the equity capital market, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NDIC) and Northerners. The recapitaliaation will make the banking sector stronger and enhance its ability to finance productive economic activities which can grow the economy; the capital market may be overwhelmed by equity stocks as Initial Public Offer (IPO) and Right Issues from banks flood the market. The banks must complete the process of bolstering their minimum capital by 31st March, 2016. The banks may go for Mergers and Acquisitions or the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Accompanied by his manager, Yahaya Atom, and Mr. Yemi Idowu, Ndidi engaged in discussions with the minister on various matters pertaining to the nation’s football. During the visit, according to sources that hinted our correspondent, it said Sen. Enoh extended his congratulations to Ndidi on Leicester City’s promotion to the English Premier League, acknowledging the midfielder’s contributions to the team’s success. He also took the opportunity to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The new Executive Chairman of the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Dr. Zaid Abubakar, has pledged to surpass Kano’s revenue generation to achieve an impressive percentage to the desirous of the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. Dr. Abubakar disclosed this while addressing the staff and management team of the agency when the latter assumed office recently. Assuming office on Monday, Dr Abubakar said: “We must be vigilant in identifying and addressing revenue leakages within our tax system. This requires strengthening our enforcement mechanisms, enhancing internal controls, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to plug loopholes and…