From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar To modernize and cushion transportation to its citizens and lead to the Northern part of the state with all transportation, the Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a 365-kilometre railway to connect the southern part of the state with the north. The project our reporter was told authoritatively by the chief press secretary to the governor, Nsa Gill, in a statement is a Public-Private Partnership funded initiative driven by Messers Reinhoke LLC in partnership with the state government”. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the premises of…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Priests, Friends, Family and well wishes were all gathered at St.Theresa’s Catholic Church, Jos to join the Parish Priest,, Very Rev.Fr.Paul Pam, as he celebrated his 65th birthday. Fr. Paul Pam, who is one of the senior priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jo,s, is still looking Strong in the service of God and humanity. Speaking with our correspondent shortly after the Mass, which was celebrated in his Parish where he is serving, said he appreciates God the most for his faithfulness towards him, saying that nothing gives him Joy more than the service of God…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Between 31 July and 6 August 2024, a total of 622 terrorists comprising 90 adult males 182 adult females and 350 children surrendered to troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai in the North East theatre of operations. Also, between 31 July and 4 August 2024, a total of 52 BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters and their families surrendered to troops in Bama, Gwoza and Kaga LGAs of Borno State. During the operations, troops recovered one GPMG, one AK56 rifle, 94 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 magazines, one bandolier and one mobile phone amongst other items.…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of its preparations for the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship election this year, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized emergency and fire prevention training for its staff members. A statement issued in Abuja to newsmen indicated that the training took place today being Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, in the Conference Room of INEC Ondo State and was facilitated by personnel from the Federal Fire Services, Ondo State Command. In her remark, the Hon Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola appreciated the Federal Fire Service, Ondo State Command for timely organising…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The aides to the former Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Barr Zacchaeus Dare Micha, el kidnap, ed have regained their freedom. Recalled that the former Caretaker Chairman, alongside his aides and other people, were kidnapped Friday ago. The former Chairmanran, who now doubles as the APC candidate for the Local Government in the forthcoming Local Governmenelectiont, however, escaped the game a few hours after his kidnap in a miraculous manner. The 3 kidnapped aides were released alongside four others held in captive force for the last twelve days. Speaking to newsmen, Barr. Dare expressed appreciation…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has presented an additional 11 cars to Judges with assurance to supply more soon so that it can go around all the Judges and magistrates operating in the state. Presenting the car’ Keys to the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at the Muhammad Buhari Square, Lokoja, on Tuesday, the governor promised to deliver the last batch very soon. Ododo, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, said this gesture is proof that I prioritize the welfare of the judicial officers for…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto In Sokoto, rescue efforts are ongoing to save the lives of at least 13 people who are still missing after a boat accident occurred on Sunday evening in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria. It could be recalled that the recent boat accident in the State caused injuries and deaths, with many passengers still missing in the Dundaye River. The wooden boat, which was carrying over 35 people, sank, and efforts were being made to recover the bodies of those who died in the water. The accident occurred at Dundaye in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says in coming days, it will be engaging leaders of markets and others in the supply and distribution chain across the nation as part of a broader initiative to check exploitative pricing of consumer goods. The commission recognized that the exchange rate has impacted the value of the Naira as well observed that prices charged are, in most cases, disproportionate for imported products and excessive for locally produced ones. In a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja on Tuesday by the Executive Vice Chairman and…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis of the Plateau State has again been relaxed from 7am to 7 pm. The relaxation was announced by the Plateau State Government through the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Monday. The relaxation is as of Tuesday, August 13, 2024; residents are permitted to engage in their lawful activities from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, pending further review. According to the Governor, the decision was reached during consultations with security agencies and key stakeholders. The Governor emphasized that this step reflects the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)has concluded arrangements for the conduct of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in 65 communities across the State. The PRA was a needs analysis format of prioritising the micro-projects to be executed in the benefitting communities. The officials of the Community Project Management Committees (CPMCs) were also elected during the PRA exercise by the members of the communities as the micro-projects were executed under the Community Driven Development (CDD) approach. Shedding more light on the exercise, the General Manager of Katsina State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA),…