….As educatuon retains centre stage with 31 per cent By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday has proposed N549, 160,417,663.00 appropriation for the 2025 fisscal year before the Kano state house of assembly. The proposed appropriation tagged budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development, projected 57 per cent Capital expenditure and 43 per cent recurrent expenditure. The over N549 billion budget proposal for 2025 phiscal year is higher by N111. 8 billion compare with approved budget of 2024. Presenting the proposed appropriation at the floor of state House of assembly, Governor Yusuf disclosed that 2025 placed…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has promised to reposition Nigeria’s education system, focusing on practical skills development to address the country’s rising unemployment rates. Dr. Alausa outlined his vision on Tuesday in Abuja, during an interaction with journalists, where he revealed that the education system will undergo a major shift. Going forward, 80% of the curriculum will focus on practical training, while 20% will remain dedicated to theoretical classroom instruction. The Minister emphasized that this initiative is in line with the government’s commitment, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Agenda, to create…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Exploration and Mining Company (KEMCO) has engaged the services of a reputable German exploration firm geared toward harnessing the full potential of mineral deposits across the state. The Managing Director of Katsina State Exploration and Mining Company, Bello Isah Doro, confirmed this to newsmen in Katsina. According to the Managing Director, the collaboration will evaluate the specific mineral deposits that were discovered by the state’s mining company. He said the state has so far discovered so many sites with different mineral deposits geared toward attracting investors to the sector for more revenue generation,…
From Joseph Adahnu, Yola Adamawa State Government has invited interested communities agitating for new districts to submit their memoranda to the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Chieftaincy Affairs Department from Monday, November 11th to November 25th, 2024. In a statement by the chief press secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umatu Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou, made available, said the move was informed by the need to improve governance at the grassroots level. He said that communities desirous of new Districts are eligible and free to submit their memoranda. According to the Adamawa State Government’s call for a memorandum is part of efforts to…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno has announced his steps to strengthen economic relations with the Chad Republic. Our correspondent learnt that the move is aimed at reviving trade and socio-economic activities in the region, which have been adversely affected by years of Boko Haram insurgency in the entire Lake Chad territories. Governor Zulum announced the plan while hosting a high-level Chadian delegation led by General Abdulkarim Idris Derby Itno, who expressed sympathy for the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri. During the visit, the governor announced plans for a reciprocal visit to Chad to discuss…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In a bid to strengthen security operations across Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has handed over the first batch of refurbished and rehabilitated vehicles to security agencies. The move, which was part of a decision made during a recent Security Council Meeting, aims to enhance the agencies’ capacity to respond swiftly to emerging security challenges. Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, presented the vehicles to representatives of various security agencies, including Operation Rainbow, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Police…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Nigeria, it is often said, stands at a critical crossroads, where the masses are burdened by economic hardship, soaring prices, and the erosion of basic comforts—many of which now seem beyond reach for a large portion of the population. This statement was made by Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, President of the Church of God in Nations (COCIN), during the 106th General Church Council held at the church’s headquarters in Jos on Tuesday. He noted that while Nigeria is blessed with vast resources and potential, it is not meant to witness its citizens suffering from poverty…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja A senator representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS), Senator Ali Ndume has said the tax reform bills sent to the legislative arm of government by President Bola Tinubu are dead on arrival. Ndume said the President should listen to the National Economic Council (NEC) and the Northern Governors’ Forum and immediately withdraw the bills. “If it goes on like that, I can tell you that it will be dead on arrival. We don’t need to study the bills,” the unsparingly blunt lawmaker known for his unconventional stance said Ndume, one of the…
By Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu The leadership of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, known as ‘Damo Sarkin Hakuri’, offers valuable insights into composure, tolerance, and inclusivity. His unassuming demeanour, notable achievements, and lack of extravagance aptly demonstrate his character. Today, November 6, marks when numerous friends, colleagues, and well-wishers extend birthday wishes to His Excellency. However, only a few comprehend the inherent virtues in my principle. On your birthday, Your Excellency, I am compelled to express the privilege of collaborating with an enigmatic mentor and instructor like yourself. Your guidance and influence eliminate mediocrity and foster…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Zamfara State Chapter, has announced that 11 out of the 18 registered political parties in the state will participate in the local government elections scheduled for November 16. Alhaji Isah Moriki, the state chairman of IPAC, made this disclosure during a press briefing in Gusau on Tuesday. The All Progressives Congress (APC), the main opposition party in the state, had previously taken legal action against the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) by filing a suit at the Federal High Court in Gusau, alleging irregularities in the election process. Moriki, who…