From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Crisis has again erupted in the Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Federal lawmaker representing Kaura-namoda-Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Hon Aminu Sani Jaji and his supporters created another faction within the party. Addressing a press conference in Gusau, the chairman of Aminu Sani Jaji led APC faction, Honourable Aminu Abubakar MC said they decided to create their faction because some party leaders have failed to unite its members due to selfish interest. He said, “Those calling themselves as party leaders have failed to unite the members of the party due to…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed deep sympathy to the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, who perished in the collapse of a two-storey school building behind St. Murumba, Busa Buji, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state. Governor Mutfwang received the heartbreaking news with grief and sorrow, describing the tragedy as unfortunate and untimely, saying that nothing can be more painful and heart-wrenching than this gloomy situation. The Governor appreciated the timely intervention of the search and rescue team, as well as members of the public…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed shock over the death of Professor Jibril Isah Diso who passed away today following an illness. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described the death of Professor Jibril Diso as a great loss not to his family members but to the entire Muslim ummah. Governor Abba Kabir in a mourning tone described the deceased as a revered educationist who despite his deformity carved a niche for himself in academia and rose to the exalted position of a Professor.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The looming crisis spurred on the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), between the factions of former governor Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa and erstwhile governor of the state, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. It could be recalled that the state PDP chairman, Bello Goronyo accuses the former governor of engaging in anti-party activities. The PDP suffered defeats in the 2023 gubernatorial elections by the opposition APC which resulted in the emergence of Ahmed Aliyu as the state governor. However, as the crisis looms, the Bafarawa faction has now appointed Professor Hamza Maishanu as…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina United Nations Development (UNDP) and the West African Network for Peace Building (WANEP) in collaboration with the Katsina state government have distributed empowerment items to women in Katsina State. The distribution of the items was under the initiative “Peace Architecture for Peacebuilding and Prevention in Strengthening Community in Katsina. Our correspondent reports that about 300 women from Faskari and Kaita local government areas of the state have benefited from the assistance. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Dikko Umar Radda commended UNDP and WANER for enhancing the livelihood of the beneficiaries. Radda noted the measures will…
By Rabiu Sanusi In a gesture of appreciation, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for his steadfast commitment to enhancing the education sector within Kano. During a cordial meeting at the Kano Government House on Thursday, the Country Director, Mrs. Christain Munduate, extolled the enduring partnership between UNICEF and Kano State, advocating for its reinforcement to yield greater mutual benefits and collaborative opportunities. Mrs Munduate reiterated UNICEF’s unwavering support for the state in both the Health and Education sectors, emphasizing the imperative for Kano State to fulfil its counterpart…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Governor,Aliyu Ahmed has signed six amended bills into law for good governance . The signing ceremony was held at the Sokoto State Government House Chamber on Thursday . The Six signed amended Sokoto State laws as includes, Arabic Board, Rural Roads, Land Tenancy,Zakat, Local Government and disable respectively . Aliyu stated that it is well-known fact that in every society Laws are enacted and amended to suite the needs of time and interest of the governed in line with circumstances at hand. “In Nigeria we have witnessed series of constitutional amendmnents with…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of YOBE State has administered the Oath of Office on two Commissioners, the state Head of Service, four Permanent Secretaries, and 28 Special Advisers for effective service delivery in the state at large. The newly appointed commissioners include Professor Abba Idris and Alh. Mohammed Mohammed Bara. The Gov. charged the new commissioners to contribute positively to the formulation and execution of all government policies, programs, and projects prudently and transparently for the benefit of the people of the state atlarge. “You are also expected to use your wealth of experience and…
By Usman Usman Garba Alive and Thrive has organized a one-day Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) program to give some stakeholders in Kano an orientation on nutrition to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through optimal maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices. During the program, held at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, Thursday, Doctor Ashiru Hamza, the state team leader, of FHI 360, Alive and Thrive, stated that the main objectives of the one-day orientation were to engage state and local government nutrition stakeholders on how to improve multiple Micronutrient Supplementation knowledge and skills respectively. He said,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In continuation of the familiarization visit to the local auto assembly plants, the Director General NADDC, Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin visited NORD Motors, Proforce, Mikano Motors , CIG and Simba Group on Tuesday this week being 9th July, 2023. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja indicated that during the tour, the Director General reiterated the Council’s commitment to move the Nigeria auto industry from Semi- Knocked Down (SKD) to Completely- Knocked Down (CKD)production capacity in the nearest future. “At NADDC, our ambition is to increase the local components of every vehicle that is coming…