From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Queen of Humanity (QOH) Naija pageantry is set to crown its second winner with a staggering N42 million in prizes, including a brand new car. This announcement underscores the pageant’s commitment to empowering young Nigerian women. Initiated by the wife of Cross River State Governor, Rev Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the QOH Naija pageant aims to uplift the girl child and promote humanitarian causes. The second edition, themed “Beauty and Brain,” was officially launched on Friday during a media briefing. The organizers revealed that the winner will not only receive substantial prizes but will also…
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By Hassan Muhammad Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II has directed parents, ward, village and district head as well as imams to advised youth in their domains not allow enemies of the state to use them to create violence in the tomorrow’s Local Government Elections. The emir gave the directive during a press briefing held in his palace today. His words: “I’m addressing the people of Kano and urging all of you, parents, wards head, village head, imams and district heads to call the youths to order and make sure they are not used by enemies of the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on behalf of the state government has extended condolence to Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa his spokesman, over the death of son, Abubakar Sadik Sadiq, 15 years old was confirmed dead on Thursday morning few days after a successful bone marrow transplant at the Indian hospital. In a condolence message which the governor sent to the Director-General Media and Publicity, Kano Government House today, read: “I extend deepest condolences from myself and the Kano State Government to my spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and his family, over the sad passing…
…happy with voters turnout By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disclosed that rural dwellers are the people that would benefit more from Local Government Elections as soon as chief executive sworn-in. The governor made the disclosure shortly after he cast vote at Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area today, emphasised that without the elected Chairman, the state government alone provided a lot of developmental projects across 44 local government areas. A statement from the Governor ‘s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa quoted him saying “If you are conversant with my movements across the state…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections. Voting at Kofar Fada ward in Gwarzo Local Government Area, Gwarzo expressed satisfaction with the voter turnout and the peaceful conduct of the election process. He attributed the peaceful atmosphere to the combined efforts of various security agencies, including the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), vigilante groups, and Hisbah personnel. “The impressive voter turnout is a clear indication of the people’s confidence in the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. “The people have shown their satisfaction with the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has drafted a bill for the creation of a Social Protection Agency. The state Commissioner of Budget, Bello Kagara, revealed this at a 5-day stakeholders meeting held in Zaria. Represented by the Director of the Social Protection Programme, Tijjani Umar, Kagara commended UNICEF for its assistance in improving resource allocation for the programme. Kagara explained that the workshop is organised in collaboration with the UNICEF Kano field office to develop an operational plan for 2025 .He said due to the importance of the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja. In order to forestall a nation wide protest by members of Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), the union has called on president Ahmed Tinubu without further delay to take executive action and ensure the release of funds for the payments of outstanding accrued rights and pension increment to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). According to the union, the office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), is responsible for all the sabotage against the Contributory Pension Scheme in Nigeria. Observing that all the past Government regime especially during the immediate…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, AGILE project has sought the support of the state ministries for Local Government and Community Development and Budget and Economic Planning to advance girl child education across the state. Project Coordinator Dr. Mansur Isa Buhari emphasized that collaboration is crucial for the project’s success, as AGILE aims to improve secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls across the 23 local government areas. During separate visits to Commissioners Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare (Local Government) and Balarabe Musa Kadadi (Budget and Economic Planning), Buhari stressed the importance of community mobilization. The project will rehabilitate and construct…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola No fewer than 80 per cent of families embraced the family planning campaign by Adamawa State Primary Health Care, TCI and DavComs in the Song local government area of Adamawa. The enlightenment carried out by Adamawa State Primary Health Care, in collaboration with ‘The Challenge Initiative (TCI) with DavComs Network support on media advocacy for Family planning, has resulted in the involvement of ten men in family planning. The advocacy investigation carried out by some Journalists has an identity that despite the embraced family planning campaign, the people of Song said their major constraint is the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has launched the construction of the 1,068km Section 1, Phase 1A, 3-lane single carriageway Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Tinubu said the 1068km road, when completed, will add value to the economy of the region and all states covered by the project. The President, who was represented by Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, assured of adequate security for the project. Speaking in his welcome address, Sokoto state deputy governor and commissioner of works, Engr Idris Gobir, said history is made in Sokoto; hence, the project…