…holds meeting with RECs in Abuja From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the Edo State Governorship election scheduled to be held next month will be available for collection in all the 192 wards across the state. ” I am glad to report that all the cards have been printed and delivered to our office in Benin City. From there, they have been handed over to our Electoral Officers (EOs) for collection by voters. “To ensure a seamless process, the cards will…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sarkin Kudun Gatawa in Gatawa District of Sokoto State who was kidnapped 23 days ago by bandits, has appealed to the Sokoto State government, Sultanate Council and his relatives to pay his ransom before the deadline. Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa was abducted along Sokoto to Sabon Birni road on his way to his home town, Sabon Birni local government area of the state. The bandits during the weekend have released a video clip of the traditional ruler in their captivity who is seen begging for his rescue. In the video, the District Head, Alhaji…
…road linking Sokoto- Argungu in Kebbi State nearly cut off From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Floods have affected over 300 houses in the international border town of illela in Sokoto State, leaving many people homeless. The bridge that linked the two states of Sokoto and Argungu emirate in Kebbi State was nearly cut off. Similarly, scores of people have been rendered homeless as their houses collapsed, and properties, including farm products and weres, were lost as flood water submerged homes and farmlands in the Southern part of Sanyinna town in the Tambuwal local government area on Sunday. The most worrying…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina Chief Judge, Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar, has tasked the state’s anti-corruption agency to be thorough in its work and assured of readiness to designate a special court to try corruption-related cases in the state. The court, according to him, will be fully equipped with an electronic evidence presentation system from arrest to interrogation and collection of evidence to achieve the desired objective. Abubakar disclosed this while receiving members of the newly established Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission on a familiarisation to Katsina High Court. “There’s corruption all over the land, and…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Kogi State Council, Comrade Ademu Seidu has tasked working Journalists to be physically fit to discharge their duties diligently. Comr. Seidu made the call on Monday when Members of NUJ Kogi State Council embarked on fitness work as part of activities marking the 2024 Press Week organized by the Union in the State. He commended journalists in Kogi State for their massive turn out in the road work stressing that this will strengthen the bond among members in the State. According to him “Ordinarily, other days we dont…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The suspected members of the Biafra Nations League (BNL) have killed three Cameroonian Gendarmes in Atabong East of Bakassi Peninsula and stolen their gun rifles. Our correspondent reports that it was said the BNL boys, numbering five, had, in a surprise move yesterday, August 18, attacked three Cameroonian Gendarmes at the market, hitting them hard with weapons. Sources close to the separatists hinted that one of them, who quickly snatched a gun, shot the three officers and ran away with the guns. Separatist groups, especially armed forces loyal to the BNL, have, over time, been…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Tragedy trucked a family of five people from the same family after consuming a soup prepared with a local fertilizer popularly known as Gishirin lalle. The incident happened in Kaurar Wanke village of Shagari local government in Sokoto State on Thursday. Confirming the incident, State Commissioner for Health Asabe Balarabe said the tragedy occurred on the fateful day when the victims consumed the Soup prepared with the substance, mistaking it for seasoning. According to her, three of the victims died on Friday, while the remaining two died in her presence at Specialist Hospital Sokoto on…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The groups strongly condemn any form of external interference that undermines Nigeria’s sovereignty and the democratic rights of its citizens. The Coalition of Civil Society in Sokoto, under the aegis of Sokoto Youth for Progressive Movement (SYPM), is deeply concerned about recent developments involving foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. SYPM recalls that during the just concluded national protest, foreign flags were prominently displayed, raising serious concerns about attempts by foreign entities to destabilize our nation as they did for Libya, Sudan and others. A statement issued by Mustapha Buda, Coordinator of Youth for Progressive…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has signed a long-awaited Social Protection Policy document to address the menace of poverty, unemployment and Societal ills. The State Commissioner of Budget, Bello Kagara, revealed this at a 5-day training workshop for the effective implementation of Social Protection activities for selected ministries and 34 Local government areas. Kagara said the Social Protection Policy will serve as a tool that provides a framework for providing Social equality and economic growth. His words: “It helps in addressing unemployment, socio-economic vulnerability and other threats to sustainable development and economic stability.” He said the aim…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has promised to give the maximum support to Rotary International District 9127 to succeed with its 7-point program. The Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and ChieftaincyAffairsrs Ephraim Usman, at the Installation as the Pioneer District Governor, Rotary International District 9127 Rtn. Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri at Crispan Hotel Jos. He said that the lineup of the 7 areas of their focal point, which include health, education and so on, is part of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s focus, especially in the Communities. While assuring that…