From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Troops of 233 Battalion at Welcome to Damaturu Checkpoint have arrested a suspect conveying Yobe State agricultural empowerment types of equipment distributed to farmers across the state for food security. According to the Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), the suspect, Abdulmumini Lawan,, aged 39, who is a Golf 3 Wagon driver with vehicle plate No: NFD 258, XA, was conveying the agricultural empowerment tools when he was arrested by the troops. He said that the suspect was conveying 4 x Trashers suspected to be items issued for empowerment by the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has described the death of the District head of Gatawa in the Sabon Birni local government area as a great loss not only to the local or state government but the entire nation. He made the assertion during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Sabon Birni town. Alhaji Aliyu said the late District head has played a significant role towards ensuring peace and unity within his domain. He expressed dismay at the circumstances that led to the death of the Emir, pointing out that, as…
By Hajara Usman Exclusive breastfeeding, which involves feeding infants only with breast milk for the first six months of life, is crucial for their growth, development, and immune system. According to experts, it provides all the essential nutrients a baby needs during this vital period. However, despite its well-documented benefits, many mothers face significant challenges that prevent them from exclusively breastfeeding their infants. These obstacles often include a lack of support from their spouses, pressure from mothers-in-law, and widespread misinformation about the practice. The 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) sheds light on the state of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The State Universal Basic Education Board Kano has commenced the Reading and Numeracy Activities (RANA program for primary three teachers across 15 local government areas to train teachers on the initiative. The program, under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) scheme, aims to teach literacy and numeracy in the Hausa language. According to the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, teaching in the mother tongue helps students understand better, a method adopted by developed countries. Kabir commended the efforts of the state government, led by Governor Abba Kabir…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has introduced the Central Billing Platform to improve internal revenue generation in the state. The Executive Chairman of the state Internal Revenue Service, Isyaku Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen. He stressed that the central billing is also aimed at eliminating the diversion of revenue to private pockets. “The central billing was the first to be introduced since the creation of Katsina in 1987. It was targeted to address linkages in revenue collection,” Mohammed said. Mahammed said the system was introduced in June this year to help simplify the payment…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has extended profound condolences to the families and Government of Bauchi State over the death of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Muhammad Danayaya, who passed away last Thursday. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. According to the statement, the Governor described late Alhaji Muhammad Danyayaas, as a traditional leader who was committed to the development of his Emirate, Bauchi state, his North-Ea region and the country at large. Governor Abba acknowledged the contributions of the late monarch in the National…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Director and his subsequent appointment as the head of the Nigerian mission to Libya. The 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The August downpour hit Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, claiming six lives, 10 injured, and thousands of homes washed away. The havoc was a result of the heavy downpour that led to the collapse of the Wagga Bridge connecting Borno and Adamawa states; over 1,000 hectares of land were submerged. The Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Yola, Ayuba Ladan, made this known in the company of the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, during an assessment tour of the affected communities. The flood had over 10 people injured, and 10,264 people affected…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has concluded plans to invest over N30 billion to enhance agricultural activities in the state. The state Governor, Mallam Ɗikko Umar Radda, revealed this while speaking with newsmen shortly after returning from one month vacation. Radda said part of the amount will be utilised for the setting of agricultural mechanised centres in each local government area. He said the centre will train farmers on modern agricultural techniques and supply them with agricultural facilities. “Under the arrangement, the centre will provide formers with modern tractors, combine harvesters, improve seeds and other needed facilities,”…
…Assures commitment to promoting govt policies and programs Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), has felicitated with Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo on the Supreme Court verdict affirming his landslide victory at the November 2023 gubernatorial election. The Union in a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Alhaji Seidu Ademu Haruna and secretary, Comrade Olusegun Ayindero-Oyenibi, said the victory is a testament to the overall mandate the people of the state overwhelmingly gave to Governor Ododo at the poll. According to the statement, with the legal tussle put to rest, the governor…