From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Tambuwal Local Government Council in Sokoto State has donated two brand-new ‘Day Long’ motorcycles to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) field command. Council Chairman Alhaji Abba Shehu Tambuwal presented the motorcycles, stating they will aid in raiding drug abuse hideouts. Field Commander Hassa D. Mahuta expressed gratitude, ensuring the donation will enhance their capacity to protect the community from illicit drugs. NDLEA Sokoto Command’s Assistant Commander, Mohammed Dahiru, also thanked the council. During a follow-up visit to the local government secretariat, State Commander Adamu M. Iro assured the Chairman of proper logistics utilization.…
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…promises to cater for the welfare of IDPs From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Tuesday, visited the Adankolo IDP Camp in Lokoja to sympathise with families and other persons displaced by the flood currently ravaging some parts of the state. The governor who was accompanied by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Oyibo Salifu and other top government officials, also used the occasion to distribute relief materials to the flood victims. Ododo assured them of the government’s commitment to cater for their welfare while in the camp. The governor thanked the Flood Response Team under…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has extended more empowerment support to women groups across the 17 local government areas of the state. In a press release by Mamman Mohammad, the DG press and media affairs to the governor said that the governor announced the support when he received in audience representatives of various women groups in the state. He said the government has procured many empowerment materials for distribution to women to improve their economy and livelihoods. Governor Buni warned against selling the materials: “The materials are provided for you to enhance self-reliance…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Minister of Defence, Alh. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence and destruction of farms in some communities of Plateau State. Despite ongoing efforts to resolve the issues through dialogue, certain elements continue to disrupt peace efforts. During a stakeholders’ engagement in Jos, the minister emphasized that these security challenges are not unique to Plateau State but are prevalent in other parts of the country. He urged both farmers and cattle breeders to prioritize peaceful coexistence, as violence is detrimental to social and economic progress. “We must learn to coexist peacefully,”…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has felicitated with the Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) during the 2023 general election, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on the occasion of his 68th birthday anniversary. In his congratulatory message to the National leader of NNPP, Governor Yusuf extolled Kwankwaso’s leadership quality and rage of political influence that cut across the length and breadth of the country. A statement by Sanusi Ahmad Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the Spokesperson to the Governor described Sen. Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso as principal and mentor who has built millions of leaders in…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama In a statement marking his first anniversary as Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian government, staff, and partners for their unwavering support. Ndace, a seasoned journalist with a distinguished career, highlighted the significant strides made by VON under his leadership. He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Information and National Orientation for their trust and guidance. “In the past year, we have renewed and deepened our partnerships with various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), ensuring that VON remains a vital instrument…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA) is threatening the Benue state Governor for Tiv, the President Benue Council of Chiefs and others that it will relocate its case and payment of N1 billion for damages over persistent postponement without cogent reasons. The Association said the consisted postponement of its litigation against the Benue State Government and others over their constant discrimination and marginalization in the state. NAJUWA earlier sued the office of the Benue State Governor, Benue State Government, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Benue State House of Assembly, the Attorney…
…As School Health Clubs Inaugurated By Usman Usman Garba In an effort to ensure clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate messages on diphtheria and cholera are disseminated, the state Ministry of Health and Breakthrough Action Nigeria have organized a 3-Day Message Development Workshop on Diphtheria and Cholera. In his opening remarks during the work that took place in the metropolis, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, maintained that public health threats like cholera and diphtheria continue to pose significant risks to the well-being of the communities, especially during the outbreaks. He noted that it is, therefore, necessary to…
By Musaddiq A B Talle Enduring sorrow… Every soul will taste death” Qur’an (3:185) Death is the only truth of every mortal. Every living must taste the wrath of it. It is the destroyer of joy, an end to a pain. For Baba it came as a relief to a long suffering. It was hard for us to see him in that state. It has been two years since he left us. Tuesday 18, October 2022. My phone rang, it was Ummah on the other side of the call. She asked me to come over to the hospital, that Baba’s…
From Muawuya Bals Idris, Katsina Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has expressed concern over the decay in the country’s societal values and called for collective action to address the problem. He said it is the responsibility of all Nigerians to rise and work as a united force to change the situation and set the nation on the right path. Jobe spoke at a town hall meeting on the National Values Charter and National Anthem organised by the Katsina State office of the National Orientation Agency(NOA). The Deputy Governor said Nigeria as a country is richly blessed with abundant…