From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has again supported the Nigerian military with 10 additional vehicles to boost security in the state. Presenting the vehicles to the Minister of State for Defence Bello Muhammad Mutawalle, Governor Aliyu appreciated President Bola Tinubu’s concern on the security challenges facing the nation. Aliyu said the presidential directives that the Minister for Defence and service chiefs relocate to Sokoto is a clear indication of President Tinubu’s commitment towards tackling banditry and other forms of criminality not only in Sokoto but the North-West in general. A statement issued on Saturday by Abubakar Bawa,…
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From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The son of the former governor of Kaduna State, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has died He died while travelling along the Kaduna-Zaria dual carriageway on Saturday evening, according to a family source. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening,” said a family source. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was declared dead. “His father was at the hospital when he died; his corpse has been conveyed home for burial arrangements,” the source added. The deceased was a civil engineer by training and attended Kaduna International School before he proceeded to Adesoye…
…As the governor promised improvement of the 2025 Hajj operation By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has received the 2024 Hajj report with a promise to improve the 2025 Hajj operations and pilgrims’ welfare in the state. The governor pledged at Africa House, Government House, on Friday when the management of the state Pilgrims Board led by the Director General, Lamin Dan Bappa, presented the report of the 2024 Hajj Report operations. Governor Yusuf promised to ensure that, services for the next exercise are improved upon as well as the welfare of the pilgrims. The governor…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto Agile, in collaboration with the state Ministry for Women and Children Affairs as well as the Noble Hearth Initiative, have called for community support to elevate girls’ voices for sustainable development. The gathering was attended by women advocates, Civil Societies, as well as students from various secondary schools in the state.. The state Commissioner for Basic Education, Alhaji Tukur Alkali, stated this year’s event to mark the 2024 International Day of Girl Child held in Sokoto. Lecture on Nana Asmau’s legacy exploring her remarkable contributions to education and empowerment entrepreneurship insights sharing experiences and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says all is set for the introduction of uniforms to commuter drivers for effective identification and safe driving. These measures are already in place to reform the driving profession, as almost 90% of accidents are human-made. Disclosing this, the Adamawa State Sector Commander, Yahaya Sabo Adikwu, said during stakeholders meeting in commemoration of 2024 International Customer Service Week in Yola, Adamawa state. He noted that the command wishes to attain the noble goal by enhancing synergy, communication and cooperation amongst all stakeholders so as to reduce road crashes by 80 percent…
…Subsidize crude oil to Dangote Refinery From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following the recent hike in the price of petrol across the country, most especially in Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has demanded the reversal of the petrol price from where it was in June last year. It was observed that this week Wednesday, Nigerians woke up and discovered another development where most of the NNPC retail outlets in some parts of the country, most especially Lagos and Abuja, where a litre of petrol was sold between N998 and N1050 from the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In an effort to alleviate hardship in the nation, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken the bull by the horns to alleviate the hardship faced by vulnerable members of the community in Adamawa State. The commission has handed over assorted food and non-food items to the state government for distribution to those in need. The Managing Director NEDC Mohammed Goni Alkali represented by the Ag. Coordinator NEDC Adamawa State, Fatima Bakari, the items rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil, blockades, mats, children’s wear, and blankets for flood victims. These essential items will be shared among religious…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) is deeply concerned about the October 9, 2024, Punch Newspaper headline: “S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality.” This lawsuit, led by Kogi State and supported by 15 others, including Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nassarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross-River, and Niger states, question the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), signaling a troubling attempt to undermine its authority and entrench corruption in Nigeria’s governance. These state governments do not represent their constituents’ views in this case, and…
…His astronomical elevation to the top echelon of his profession is indeed awesome By Shariff Aminu Ahlan In every endeavors in life, their lies challenges, trails, obstacles and several other occurrences that humans are bound to come across and ability to weather the storms and tread successfully despites all the hurdles is what’s define a successful individual. One can unequivocally said without any fear of dispute that a glamour world of movie is one of such tedious venture that very few can survive the hurdles, intricacies and associated limelight that is always beaming on its practitioners. As such individuals that…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has honoured his commitment to improving educational infrastructure by providing 1,000 desks to Governor’s College, Kano. During a visit to the school two months ago, The Governor observed students sitting on the floor due to the shortage of desks. He immediately pledged to address the issue by providing furniture to create a more conducive learning environment for the students. True to his word, the governor’s administration has now delivered the promised desks, greatly enhancing the conditions at the school. The gesture reflects Governor Abba Yusuf’s dedication to the educational sector…