From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Hon. Oluwasegun Joseph, Kogi State Commissioner For Environment and Ecological Management has praised the prompt approval of the Minimum Wage Committee Report by Governor Usman Ododo. The Commissioner said by the Governor’s action, he has silenced the voices of the insignificant opposition, described the approval as both a promise kept, a demonstration of his love for Kogi workers and has restored workers’ dignity. The Commissioner asserted in a statement in Lokoja, described the worker’s Policy of Gov. Ododo as unprecedented, and said that the Governor has further made their campaign seamless. He said: “The signing…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, said his administration has domesticate National Policy on Nano Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The move is to ensure sustainable economic growth and job creation. Governor Radda revealed these while addressing government officials, entrepreneurs and industry actors at the unveiling and presentation of Katsina State nMSME and graduation of 217 employability projects. Radda who inferred from his wealth of experience while serving as the Director General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), reiterated the state’s commitment to economic growth. “Katsina State is the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened 8 years closed Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road in Sokoto State and said three military formations will be established to end banditry in the state. The Minister of State Defense, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, on Thursday, led military personnel to reopen the road along with other abandoned roads and interacted with members of different communities in Isa, Sabon Birni and Goronyo local government areas. The reopened roads were abandoned due to security challenges and the successes were part of the achievements in the ongoing operations in the Northwest. He explained that…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected Shilla boys terrorizing the people of the Jambutu area of Yola North local government area of the state. The arrest by the Police is to create an enabling environment and maintain peace and security across the State. In a statement, the Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspects, identified as Sadiq Usman, 20 years, Abba Ibrahim, 18 years, Abdul Jibrin, 20 years, and Labaran Muhammed, 20 years, were arrested at Geriyo Junaction, around 2 am. Nguroje, while revealing, further said that in their possession, they…
By Suleiman Hamid Saturday 5 October 2024 saw an influx of red-capped individuals who flocked to the Eagle Square, Abuja for an important event. Side by side with teachers from the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT, they were for the 2024 World Teachers Day, where the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) honoured the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his outstanding performance in the educational sector, alongside his counterparts from Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi States. Governor Yusuf was honoured with prestigious golden award for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector, during…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said henceforth September 16th of every year is to be observed as National Symbol Enlightenment Day. The Katsina Director of the agency, Muhtari Lawal Tsagam, at a news conference in Katsina, said the agency will vigorously promote the symbol to ensure that they are accorded respect and properly displayed. Tsagam said the Enlightenment Day would assist in building love and unity among Nigerians. Tsagam commended President Tinubu for the reintroduction of the old national anthem, saying it is a significant step in reaffirming our national pride and unity. “The Anthem…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday called on citizens of the state to be vigilant on security issues by reporting any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities. Governor Yusuf made the assertion while commissioning a Juma’at mosque at Ranawa town, Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State. The Deputy Governor of the State Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo conveyed the Governor’s message stressing “Security should not be taken lightly. You should report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities” he advised. Comrade Gwarzo further called onward heads to be particularly watchful and ensure no fraudulent…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, said the government would closely monitor the implementation of the N1.4 billion Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) support programme approved by the State Executive Council. Governor Buni said a monitoring programme is being put in place to ensure that only genuine and deserving victims benefit from the assistance. “The government would ensure that the 25,500 beneficiaries identified for the support are truly victims who fall within the category of the deserving persons. ” The intervention is intended to assist the victims; the government is committed to providing succour to…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has on behalf of Kano State Government announced the donation of One Hundred Million Naira to the victims of fire inferno that gulfed some shops in the popular Kantin Kwari Textile market recently. The Governor announced the donation when he led top government functionaries on a commiseration visit to the market today. In a Press Statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa quoted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf extending the state government’s commiseration to the affected businessmen whose shops were destroyed by the fire incident. The Governor said the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Executive Council has approved the establishment of 38 centres for the sale of food items at subsidised rates to the public. The Special Adviser on Rural Economy, Engr. Yakubu Nuhu Danja revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the Executive Council meeting. Danja said the measure taken would assist in ensuring the availability of food items and minimize economic hardship being faced by the people. “The government was aware of the rising cost of food items and working to come up with measures to alleviate the suffering of the people,” he…