From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has signed into law Executive Order NO 1 of 2024 for the Protection of Mining Communities across the eighteen Local Government Areas of the State against insecurity, exploitation and collection of surface rent from Mining Entities operating in any part of the State. In a statement issued to journalists in the state by The commissioner of information, Erasmus Ekpang, he said that Governor Bassey Edet Otu, while signing the Executive Order into operations with effect from Wednesday,14th August 2024,, in his Office in Calabar. He noted that the order has…
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By Usman Usman Garba In its quest to make sure that all the stakeholders of the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme are abreast with its revised operational guidelines, the State Sustainable Health Commodity Supply (SHCSS) Committee has organised a three-day orientation to its members and facility DRF operators in primary and secondary health facilities. The main objective of the exercise is to keep the stakeholders well informed about the nitty-gritty of the contents of the document for the effective running of DRF in the facilities operating the scheme for efficient service delivery. In a statement issued by the Information Officer…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has, in strong terms, condemned the recent kidnapping of over 20 medical students and a house officer by bandits in Benue state and called for immediate release of these students. In a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako said, “The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is deeply saddened and concerned about the recent kidnapping of about 20 medical students and a house officer by bandits in Benue State. “This unfortunate incident is a stark…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Faruk Lawal Jobe has approved the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Sani as the new Education Secretary of Kankara Local Government Education Authority. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Alhaji Aminu Badaru Jikamshi, and made available to the newsmen in Katsina. The statement added that the appointment was as a result of the expiration of the tenure of Alhaji Kabir Ali who served for 2nd tenure. According to him, the appointment is for four years and is with immediate effect.…
By Rabiu Sanusi Gov. Abba K. Yusuf of Kano State has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils of the state. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to Journalists in Kano. The Governor, therefore, directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), to immediately investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action.…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat substance abuse across the state. Disclosing this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (Rtd), at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. While commending Gen. Marwa for his significant efforts in tackling substance abuse nationwide, praising his resilience and dedication to ridding the country of drug-related issues. Barr. Mutfwang also acknowledged the support his administration has received from the agency in…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Modibbo Adama University, Yola Governing Council, after its 17th special meeting in August 2024, has considered the board report selection and approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Umar as the 9th new substantive Vice Chancellor of the University. In a statement signed by the Information and Protocol officer of the University, Aminu Julde Gurumpawo, that his appointment was not a surprise but worth it. His appointment was announced by the Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council M. A. U Yola, H. E. Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi at the end of the meeting. Prof. Ibrahim Umar is a professor…
From Suleiman Lawal, Lafia Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Nasarawa State Chapter, has rejected the position of the State Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the payment of N70,000 New National Minimum Wage by the State Government to Workers in the State. The Association said it wants the State Government to first pay a new national minimum wage to its members before implementing promotions and arrears to civil servants in the state. Comrade Suleiman Safiyanu Oshafu, the Chairman of the Association made the union’s position known while reading the resolutions reached during its emergency meeting in Lafia today. The union…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has petitioned the Chief Judge of Kogi State Justice Josiah Majebi,, over the unlawful detention of the Publisher of Democracy Newsline, Chief Olugbemi Fem, I, at the Kabba Correctional facility in the State. The Kogi State NUJ, through its counsel, J.U. Usman Esq, in the petition, noted that the President of Upper Area Court, Kabba Edwin Tebu, unlawfully detained Chief Olugbemi Femi over an alleged defamation of character. The petition, which was titled “Gross abuse of office, reckless exercise of discretion and unlawful incarceration of our client, read in…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Zamfara State House of Assembly has summoned all security chiefs in the state to address the alarming rise in insecurity, including increased incidents of banditry and kidnappings. The meeting, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, was convened to discuss the deteriorating security situation and to urge for enhanced efforts from security agencies. During the session, Speaker Moriki expressed deep concern over reports from various constituencies, highlighting the growing challenges faced by citizens in maintaining their safety. He acknowledged the efforts made by Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration but emphasized the need for additional measures…