From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The chairman of the Matazu local government area of Katsina state, Shamsudeen Mohammed Sayaya has commended the state government for the timely release of funds. Sayaya told newsmen that the administration of Governor Dikko Radda always responds to the financial needs of the councils. He said the timely release of funds assists the councils in addressing the demands of their people. According to him, local government councils in the state have performed in the area of providing social amenities to the people. His words: “Despite insecurity facing us, we can execute projects in the areas…
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Form Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has approved the recruitment of 1,050 hunters to strengthen the security architecture of the State. The Assembly approved the house plenary on Wednesday in Lokoja. A letter had been forwarded to the State Assembly by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Barr. Salami Ozigi Deedat requesting for approval the recruitment of 50 hunters each for the 21 Local Government Areas of the State. After reading the letter at the hallow chamber, the Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf noted that it was previously resolved…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A miscarriage woman was reported stealing a baby from a hospital in Ngurure of Yola local government area of Adamawa state. The twenty-three-year-old woman, Maryam Sani, Instead of going home without a baby after she was fully pregnant, miscarried her pregnancy and forced her to steal one for replacement. Maryam after arrest narrated the ugly story that after having a three-month miscarriage and was afraid to tell her husband led to the stealing of the baby. Maryam’s words: “I went to the hospital in Affcott where I normally visited from Numan for my normal routine checkups,…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina As PDP set for state congress, the Katsina state chapter of the caretaker committee of the party has shut its doors against some interested contestants in the state. The Triumph correspondent reported that interested contestants loyal to Mustapha Inuwa were denied access to purchase the forms. The interested who visited the state party secretariat for the purchase of the form didn’t meet any member of the caretaker committee. it was gathered that the caretaker committee are loyal to a faction led by Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke. Speaking with newsmen shortly after leading the interested contestants…
By Usman Usman Garba The Old Students Association of Government College Kano (GCK), popularly known as Kano Teachers College (KTC), class of 2004 has donated seats to the students of the school worth 1.3 million in order to make teaching and learning more comfortable than seeing students sitting on the floor. The was made known by the Chairman of the Chapter (class of 2004), Malam Jamilu Abubakar Atiku during a 20 years anniversary of the class held at the premises of the school, Tuesday. He said, “Today, we are celebrating 20 years anniversary for the completion of our school, this…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved with cash backing the rehabilitation of Lokoja old water works. The Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists. Engr. Farouk explained that the plant is intended to supply water to some areas of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, pending the completion of repairs at the Greater Lokoja Water Works which was damaged by floods in 2012. According to the Commissioner, the State government is taking pragmatic steps to replace equipment submerged at the Greater Lokoja Water…
…As Different Tribes Display Cultural heritages at Gala, organized by Kwankwasiyya Teaming Supporters By Rabiu Sanusi The former Presidential Candidate for New Nigeria People’s Party Senator Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. called on Nigerians to embrace the culture of peace and unity, irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political differences. Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso disclosed this during a Gala festivity organised by the Kwankwassiya Foundation held at his residence in Miller Road at Bompai in Kano. The NNPP national leader who was overwhelmed with the mammoth crowd that attended the occasion urged youths to shun all forms of political violence and focus…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following the attack on the JMDB Taskforce in BuKuru, the Plateau State Police Command said it’s saddened over the attack on some security personnel attached to the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) Taskforce by criminal elements at Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area, while in the execution of their lawful duties. While receiving the situation report, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, immediately visited the scene with some members of his management team to assess the situation on the ground. He further directed the DCP in charge of operations to ensure adequate…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Executive Secretary Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the demise of one of their pilgrim in Makkah on Tuesday, at the Annur Specialist Hospital where he was admin 31st May 2024. A statement signed and issued to newsmen in Jos by the Secretary, Hon. Alh. Daiyabu Dauda said, the deceased, Isma’ila Musa is from the Mangu Local Government Area of the state. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and the people of Plateau state and pray for Allah to accept his hajj and grant him eternal rest,” he added…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Bayelsa United has been labelled with financial charges for gross misconduct and for breaching the NPF 24 framework and rules in their Matchday 37 game vs 3SC on Sunday, June 16, 2024. It was alleged Bayelsa United failed to provide adequate security and effective crowd control, which resulted in the assault of an opposing player. The league also alleged that the club failed to restrict access by unauthorized persons to all restricted areas, resulting in the assault of 3SC goalkeeper Okiemute Odah. Other allegations are labelled against the Yenagoa club There was also encroachment onto…