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
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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…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has held an inaugural meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the hosting of the 5th Edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum meeting at the SSG’s Conference Hall in Damaturu. In a press released signed by Alhaji Abdullahi Bego the Hon, Commissioner Ministry for Home, Information and Culture said that, The 5th Edition, scheduled for the week of 14th to 18th October 2024, will bring together key stakeholders to address critical issues affecting the Lake Chad Basin region. It will be hosted by the Yobe State Government. The…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Disturbed by the hardship experienced by the public, the Sokoto State Government has earmarked N14 billion for the purchase of 300 trucks of assorted rice for onward sale to the public at subsidized rates across the state. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare, stated this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 6th state exco meeting of the year presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu held at Sokoto Government House Chamber, Wednesday. Adare said the state executive council meeting approved the award of the contract for the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has fully lifted the curfew imposed on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis, following the peaceful conduct of residents and an improvement in the security situation. The GovernorBarr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang had imposed a 24-hour curfew on the area after thorough consultations with security agencies in response to hoodlums attempting to hijack the nationwide protest in the state. The decision to lift the curfew was made after a review with security agencies, which allows citizens to resume their economic and lawful activities while maintaining public order. He expressed deep gratitude to the people of Plateau State…