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…
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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…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has urged the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to explore innovative ways to create opportunities for jobs in Nigeria. Onyejeocha, who spoke when she received the newly-appointed Director-General of NPC, Baffa Dan’agundi, and his team on a courtesy visit to her on Wednesday in Abuja stated that the Federal Government would always support creative ideas to tackle unemployment in the country. She noted that the NPC’s plan to employ one million Nigerians aligns with the Labour Ministry’s goal of providing 2.5 million jobs in one year through the…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has announced the current Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University, Professor Bashir Garba, as the new Vice Chancellor of the University. He succeeded the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the school, Profess Lawal Bilbis, who retired as the VC of the school recently. This is contained in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancalleor of the University, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega. The statement reads:, “The Governing Council has, at its 168 Special meeting held on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024, approved the appointment of…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has signed an Executive Order prohibiting the activities of scavengers in the state. He said the order takes immediate effect this August 2024 and shall remain in force in all 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State until further notice. The Governor noted that, for the purpose of this order, “scavenging” means the act of rummaging through waste or engaging in any activity that constitutes a nuisance or health hazard. Governor Fintiri, therefore, said the Order warns that any person who engages in scavenging commits a criminal offence and…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has been commended for working tirelessly to qualify for this year’s Saudi Arabian award for excellence in discipline and proper arrangements of the 2024 Hajj exercise in Nigeria. The commendation was made by Secretary APC Elders Forum Ga won Kifi, Gwiwa area in Wamakko local government areas, Malam Lawal Garba Alkanci in a statement. Malam Alkanci, a retired journalist, described the chairman of PWA, Alhaji Aliyu Musa Gusau, as a committed, hardworking and disciplined person who always works hand towards achieving the desired objectives. The APC Secretary called on…
…Highlights some achievements By Usman Usman Garba The Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labarin Yusuf has inspected some of the renovated hospitals which were abandoned and sold but retrieved by the present administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf due to its passion on how to save life of the Kano state citizens. Some of the dilapidated and abandoned hospitals renovated by this present administration encompassed Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital; Accident and Emergency, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital that was sold by the previous administration to a selfish individual in the state. During his visit to Nuhu…
…calls on security agencies to be more vigilant From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has called on the security agencies to be more vigilant and leave no stone unturned in dealing with any real or potential threat to the conduct of the forthcoming Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. He noted that already, concerns have been expressed about the possibility of armed state and non-state actors disrupting the processes. According to the INEC Chairman, with just 37 days to the Edo State governorship election and 93 days before voters in Ondo…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The estwhile Sokoto State House of Assembly member representing Shagari/Yabo constituency,Barrister Alhaji Maidawa has pledged to utilize Shagari earth dam to boost the economy activities of the area if given the mandate. Barr Maiwada further said that Shagari area is blessed with untapped human and agricultural potentials which if properly utilize it would rapidly boost the revenue base of the area and state at large. The former legislator stated this to newsmen in Sokoto shortly after he was screened as the Shagari local government APC candidate in the forthcoming September polls in the state .…