From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni CON has congratulated 167 Yobe state students who have graduated in Medical sciences, computer science and Engineering courses in five Universities in India. Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, who represented Governor Buni, said the graduates would add to the number of manpower requirements in the state health institutions and other areas of need. The state government sponsored 233 students, popularly referred to as Yobe scholars, to seven universities in India to study specialised courses in Medical sciences, Computer science, and Engineering. A total…
Author: Hussaini Ibrahim
Read More
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on the National Peace Committee (NPC) to lend its voice and appeal to all actors and stakeholders in the electoral process to ensure that there is peaceful conduct of Governorship elections in the states of Edo and Ondo scheduled to hold next month and November this year rather than to cause violence. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call on Friday being 16th August 2024 when he led a delegation of the National Commissioners to attend a briefing organized by the National Peace Committee (NPC)in…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has announced a donation of N30 million to the affected families of boat incidents that claimed the lives of five persons in the Dundaye community last week. The state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, who visited the Dundaye community, announced the donation to the affected families victims. Under the Governor’s largesse, the bereaved families of those killed in the mishap will get N15 million, while those who survived the incident will also get N15 million naira. The governor also announced plans by the state government to provide motorized boats and life jackets to the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Director-General of Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumable Supply Agency (DMCSA) Pharm. Gali Sule has called on the youths to join hands together to create awareness against drug abuse, especially among
By Hajara Usman In response to the tumultuous years marked by corruption and mismanagement, the Federal Government of Nigeria recognized the urgent need for a body to oversee public procurement and contract awards. This led to the establishment of Bureau of Public procurement (Due process Bureau office), aimed at upholding the principles of good governance and ensuring that every naira spent by the government adhered to the law and the highest ethical standards. Though often operating out of the public eye, this office is central to Nigeria’s efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in government spending. Gombe State is…
By Rabiu Sanusi Shehu Wada Sagagi, Chief of Staff to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken legal action against the Northern Youth Merger Group, a platform under All Progressives Congress (APC), over the allegations of palliative diversion levelled against him. Sagagi, chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), also dragged before the Kano state high court the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command; and one Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa. The APC Northern youth had filed a petition before EFCC accusing Sagagi of diversion of Federal Government Rice’s palliative to an Islamic Center, discrediting the…
By Tasiu Muhammad Pantami The Initiative for Good Leadership and Development, Gombe, expresses its deep concern over the prolonged silence surrounding the development of the Kolmani oilfield in the Bauchi/Gombe axis. As a concerned Civil Society Organization, we urge the Federal Government to take immediate action to revive activities related to the project. We are aware of the various efforts being made individually by both Bauchi and Gombe States. However, we believe it is imperative that the two governments come together and unite in demanding answers from the Federal Government regarding the progress of this critical project. We believe that…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has sought for the support Qatar Charity to enhance its ongoing efforts in addressing critical social challenges particularly in the areas of water provision, housing, education, and women empowerment. Governor made the appeal during an official visit to Qatar Charity’s office in Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The governor emphasized the need for collaboration to expand the state’s clean water initiatives, noting that solar-powered boreholes have already been installed, with plans for more in the coming months.…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In an effort to alleviate the ongoing poverty in the nation, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has empowered 4,000 households through state empowerment program in it’s second Business wallet. He also launched 31 mass transit buses to Tertiary institutions in the state so to cushion transportation problems and pledged to engage 100,000 youths with employment. Speaking while the flag-off of the business wallet proper, Fintiri said the scheme will have tremendous multiplier effect as about 100,000 citizens will be impacted. According to him, the program being ongoing, “Last year, we launched the Fintiri Business…
…As their tenure comes to an end By Usman Usman Garba The Honourable Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget, Alhaji Musa Sulaiman Shanono, has commended Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) for their immense contributions to various key areas in the state, particularly in the area of public service reform, public financial management and citizens engagement. Shanono made the recommendation on Tuesday during the program exit briefing, which discussed Perl’s intervention and exit plan as well as their support over the years within the ministry. He said, ” Perl has been with the…