By Rabiu Sanusi Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed disappointment with performance of Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), and Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) in the discharge of their public responsibilities. Governor Abba Yusuf also ordered the management of the two agencies to submit comprehensive inventory of their equipment to ascertain poor state of facilities. The Governor gave the orders after unscheduled visit to the two government agencies on Saturday after landed from Aminu Kano Airport where he lamented inefficiency in the management of facilities and personnel of the agencies. Abba Kabir who was compiciously worried by…
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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University chapter has warned that the University is on the verge of collapse due to inadequate funding from the state government. Chairman of the ASUU branch of the University, Dr Muhtari Abdul Kwara disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference Is Katsina. He added that currently, the University is battling with a financial crisis to provide services to both staff and students. According to him, the administration of Governor Dikko Radda provides ₦7 million as monthly running cost as against ₦16millon it used to…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Barely a week after releasing appointments of 133 persons to serve as Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Community Special Assistants, Boards, Commissions and Agencies in his Government, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas has again rolled out another set of 58 appointments. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, and issued to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yusuf Sanda, Mr Justin A. Tyopuusu and Jeneth Audu of Daily Independent also made the list of the appointments. Others on the list…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria Bar Association(NBA) Sokoto state chapter has elected its First Female Chairman Barrister Rashidat Mohammed to manage the affairs of the association for the next two years. Barr Mohammed who slug it with Barr Yahaya Yunusa Gwazawa hot but peaceful contest won the election with two votes margin against her opponent Gwazawa. The election which was held in a free and fair atmosphere was conducted at the Association’s secretariat in Sokoto on Saturday. However, eight other offices were declared and contested unopposed except that of the Chairman and the Assistant Secretary of the Association…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has on Saturday launched the second phase of retirement and death benefits worth N5 billion. The Governor said the disbursement will cover the entitlements of approximately 4,000 state and local government retirees. “This development follows the initial N6 billion released in November 2023, which settled the backlog of entitlements incurred by the previous administration. “Our administration inherited a pension system plagued by corruption and irregularities but has committed to rectifying the injustices and ensuring transparent and equitable disbursement. The second phase of N5 billion will benefit around 4,000 retirees, with…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has flags-off N5 Billion payment to over 3,000 gratuities and death benefits. This is the second phase of the initiative aims to support over 3,103 retirees and families who have served the state diligently. The ceremony, held at the Government House Kano, signifies the government’s commitment to the well-being of its retirees. The Governor, alongside his deputy, addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of honouring those who dedicated their careers to public service. See the photos below:
From Muawiyya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina state government has re-introduced monthly environmental exercises, which were suspended six years ago. Speaking while flagging the exercise at Emir Palace, state commissioner of environment, Musa Adamu Funtua said the re-introduction of the exercises was to ensure the cleanliness of the environment and the top outbreak of diseases. Funtua further said the government has set up a committee with members drawn from the state ministry of environment, the traditional rulers, ulama and security for the success of the exercise at the end of every month. He warned people pile of states against abiding by…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Danish Refugee Council, an International support donor agency has intensified efforts to work in synergy with critical stakeholders toward transforming Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in Sokoto and Zamfara states in Northwest, Nigeria. To actualise that, already the council has declared a commitment toward more support and result-oriented advocacy to reposition by empowering the internally displaced person situation in the two states and the region in general. The Council Coordinator, Samson Peter Ayok stated this at a workshop in Sokoto on Thursday and pointed out that DRC observed with concern that Northwest Nigeria has suffered…
By Usman Usman Garba As a rider on the pieces of advice given by the State Health Commissioner on hygienical use of rainwater by the people of the state, the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has provided tips necessary for self and community protection against cholera. The DG of the Centre, Prof. Muhammad Abbas called on the people of Kano state to accord the issue of cholera with seriousness due to its heinous consequences in the society. A press release from the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Health quoted Prof. Abbas saying that cholera became worrisome…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Strange worms have invaded farmland in Katsina State causing fear of possible famine in the state. Our Correspondent reports that farmland hit by the presence of the worms is located in the Batagarawa, Daura and Funtua areas. Further investigation revealed that the Worms have eaten newly planted crops, especially maize, Guinea corn and millet. Reacting to the situation, the state chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Umar Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo called for urgent intervention of the State government to save the situation. Gwajo-Gwajo lamented that the Worms have invaded many farmlands belonging to…