From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Terrorists in their large number stormed the residence of Zamfara state Hajj commission chairman Alh. Musa Mallaha in Gusau around mortgage area the state capital, killed his son and watchman, abducted his son. The terrorists stormed the residence of the chairman around 1:30am last night with heavy weapons. Reports indicate that the terrorists were targeted to kidnapped the chairman Alh. Musa Mallaha but was out of the house during the attack. Resident in the area stated that the bandits broke the main get of the residence and entered the house during the incidence. “We heard heavy…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State government says regular supply water will be restored to Lokoja metropolis and its environs by the end of July this year. The state Commissioner for Water and natural Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk disclosed this during a press conference in Lokoja on Friday. Yahaya said regular water supply to residents will only be possible after the completion of the ongoing turn around maintenance of the Greater Lokoja Water Works and the old water works at the Kpata area of Lokoja. He attributed the malfunctioning of the Greater Lokoja Water Works to the 2022 flood…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has said that within short periods his administration has ganner the sum of N16.3 Billion as an Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) growth recorded between the month of January 2024 and May 2024,this year by his administration. The cross river State governor Sen.Bassey Edet Out said during the same period in 2023, N10.5 billion was realized representing 55% growth. He made this known in a arley with media representatives in the state According to the governor , the growth of IGR from N20.5 Billion in 2022 to…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has indicated interest to partner Yobe state government to construct Low Cost Housing Estate in the state. In a statement signed by Mamman Mohammad The DG press and media Affairs to the Governor said that, the FHA Managing Director, Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, stated this today when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON. He said “the FHA is desirous of partnering with the government of Yobe state in the provision of housing for the teeming populace in accordance with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
… As Emir Sanusi spends sixth day at Kano Palace By Rabiu Sunusi The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, met with the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribado at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja on the 30th of May, 2024. The meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, was prompted by the recent happenings in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates by the Kano State House of Assembly through the repeal of the state emirate law, and the subsequent restoration of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II by the Governor. In a statement…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it would replace all facilities damaged by flood in its Edo headquarters office, affirming that the incident not affect the Sept. 24 governorship election in the state as scheduled. In a statement issued in Abuja said that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance on Thursday in Benin, when he visited the state to assess the impacts of the recent flood caused at the state INEC office. He assured Edo people that in spite the setback caused by the flood, INEC would continue with…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Head Quarters has confirmed that within this month of May, 2024, the military troops in their ongoing operational activities across the country have neutralized over 624 terrorists, arrested 1,051 of them with their logistic suppliers and informants. The troops also rescued over 563 hostages that were kidnapped by the terrorists, recovered 707 assorted weapons and 16,487 assorted ammunitions as well as they denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of over Seven Hundred Million Naira (N705,836,086) only. Briefing newsmen men in Abuja on Thursday (yesterday) on the ongoing operational activities by the Armed…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Environment, seeking collaboration in handling flood emergencies in the state. The Executive Secretary SEMA, Alhaji Mouktar Atimah, who led a delegation of officials from the agency to the Ministry of Environment emphasized the need for the synergy as a means to tackle the challenges posed by flooding in the state. During the visit, the Executive Secretary emphasized the importance of interagency collaboration in responding to flood-related disasters, which have become increasingly frequent and severe in the state. While…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang embarked on a comprehensive inspection of road projects initiated by his administration across Jos Bukuru Metropolis, marking his impactful one-year tenure in office. The highlight of the tour included the official commissioning of the Jos Metro Transit Control Centre, strategically located beside the Chapel of Grace at the Old Government House in Jos. The tour, a pivotal aspect of commemorating his first year in office, saw Governor Mutfwang meticulously examining the progress of various infrastructure projects,on wey in Jos. Following the inauguration of the Metro Transit Control Centre, he…
From Abba Dukawa The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the synergy between the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu is yielding results. Mr Agbese stated this after the joint session of the National Assembly attended by President Tinubu. He noted that the proactive approach of the president has helped to maintain the cordial ties. “President Tinubu’s approach to legislative matters has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and constructive engagement between the executive and legislative arms of government,” Mr Agbese said. “This synergy has yielded significant benefits, including the swift passage and signing…