From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulaziz Maituraka, has sponsored a daily feeding programme for 1,000 people throughout the month of Ramadan. Speaking at the launch of the initiative, Maituraka said the programme is aimed at supporting the needy and other vulnerable individuals in society. He explained that the feeding initiative will be sustained throughout the fasting period. “The feeding programme was introduced as part of my contribution to the Muslim Ummah and to assist the less privileged in observing Ramadan with ease,” he said. According to Maituraka, the arrangement provides meals for…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has begun onboarding the next batch of artisans for the second phase of its Skill Up Artisans Program (SUPA). In a statement issued in Abuja, ITF Director-General Dr. Oluwatoyin Afiz Ogun announced that this phase follows the successful completion of the program’s pilot stage, known as the SUPA Foundation. “In its 54 years of existence, the SUPA program remains ITF’s most well-thought-out and impactful intervention aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled manpower in Nigerian industries. The program aggregates both existing and aspiring artisans, leveraging technology to assess their skill levels,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A Katsina lawmaker, Senator Muhtari Mohammed Dandutse, representing the Funtua Senatorial Zone, has distributed empowerment and food items to orphans, women, youths, religious leaders, and farmers in the state. The items distributed included 3,792 bags of rice, 3,795 bags of maize flour, and 5,439 bags of fertilizer. Other items were 510 grinding machines, 384 tricycles, 1,000 bags of maize, and 1,640 improved rice seeds. Speaking at the event in Funtua, Senator Dandutse said the distribution aimed to generate income, boost food production, and alleviate the suffering of beneficiaries. He emphasized that this initiative is an…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has cautioned grocery traders against exploiting fellow Muslims by inflating food prices during the holy month of Ramadan. In his Ramadan message to Nigerian Muslims at home and abroad, Ahmed emphasized that such exploitation contradicts the tenets of Islam and the spirit of the sacred month. A statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, quoted Ahmed—who also holds the traditional title of First Dujiman Katsina—as urging traders to maintain fair pricing on essential food items. He noted that…
…As NCS Prepares to Activate B’Odogwu in Other Commands From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enhance trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and drive economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians. Adeniyi made this known during a recent courtesy visit to the Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso, in Abuja. According to him, the partnership is geared towards the full implementation of the B’Odogwu system—an indigenous trade facilitation platform developed by the NCS to replace the existing…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to refrain from making misplaced allegations against the Commission regarding political defections by serving members of the National and State Assemblies, stating that the governor is misleading the public. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the Commission’s attention had been drawn to remarks attributed to Governor Fubara, accusing INEC of selectively conducting elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of lawmakers from one political party to…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB) has organized a capacity-building training for working journalists and public relations officers on Communication for Development. The training brought together Public Relations Officers (PROs), Assistant Public Relations Officers (APROs) from various ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as journalists from different media organizations. Speaking at the opening session, the Executive Secretary of KTDMB, Malam Mustapha Shehu, stated that the training aimed to equip media practitioners with essential knowledge on Communication for Development, Communication for Behavioral Change, Social Media for Development, and Ethical and Responsible Communication for Development. Shehu…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has approved Friday, February 28, 2025, as the official second-term vacation date for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru. According to the statement, parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are expected to ensure their wards return home by the early hours of Friday. The statement further noted that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while day students are…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Federal Government has commissioned the first-ever 500-capacity barracks for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yola, Adamawa State. The barracks will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men, and women of the anti-narcotics agency. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to the welfare of NDLEA personnel, reinforcing their responsibility to combat drug abuse and trafficking with unwavering dedication. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), described the facility as a critical investment in human capital. He noted that the project…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has removed all District Heads and titleholders in the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikau, the government clarified that the directive only affects District Heads who previously held traditional titles from their former councils. They are required to relinquish those titles and pledge loyalty to their new Chiefs and Emirs. “With the creation of new Chiefdoms and Emirates, District Heads with titles from their former councils are expected to seek titles that align…