From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission says it has adopted measures to ensure the speedy screening of chairmen, vice chairman and councillorship candidates from across the 23 Local government areas of Sokoto within seven days. Executive Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Aliyu Sulaiman said the screening exercise was aimed at identifying genuine candidates before the election. To this end, the commission has so far screened 13 out of 23 chairmanship candidates who are qualified to contest during the forthcoming elections billed on 21st September. The State electoral umpire noted that it has set up two…
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By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has commenced the execution of 170 Micro Projects under the Nigeria Community Action For Resilience and Action and Economic stimulus (NG CARES) with about 200,000 beneficiaries spread across the State. The State Governor made the disclosure at the training of Community and Group Project Management Committees of some of the projects in Okene, said all the projects are those having direct impact on lives of the people. Represented by the General Manager, KCSDA, Mallam Dauda Momoh, appreciated the State Governor for the funding of the programme, assured…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has lifted a curfew imposed on the state as a result of #EndBadGovernanceprotests that degenerated into looting and vandalization. The governor explained that during his inspection visit to the state higher Court and Court of Appeal where the thug Vandalised the building and burnt down cars on the premises. Details soon
By Nasiru Muhammad Graduands of Islamic-based educational institutions should consider their qualifications as tools to rid societal ills, and an avenue to prepare moral rebirth for the younger generation. The products of such schools must also imbibe the culture of religious uprightness thereby soliciting Allah’s favour for better life both in this world and the hereafter. The Proprietor of Alhaji Akilu Comprehensive Islamic Secondary School, Madobi, Brig.- Gen. Halliru Akilu (rtd) made the statement at this year’s graduation of the institution. He noted with satisfaction the significant strides being recorded by the school annually thereby boosting both Islamic and western…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Government has restated unwavering commitments to continue putting in place appropriate measures to ensure that corruption does not thrive in the NNPP-led administration especially among civil servants. The state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, disclosed this at a one-day capacity building workshop organized by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) in collaboration with the office of the Head of Civil Service and International IDEA (ROLAC II), which aimed at enlightening civil servants about the dangers inherent in being corrupt. Represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the…
From Suleiman Lawal, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has firmly refuted allegations that protesters in the state hoisted the Russian flag during a recent nationwide protest. This denial comes in response to an editorial published by an online medium that listed Nasarawa among the northern states where the alleged incident occurred. In an official statement, the government described the claims as “false, misleading, and mischievous. According to the statement, the turnout for the protest in Nasarawa State was notably low, as most of the demands made by protesters had already been addressed by Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, with support from…
From Sani Gazas Chinede, Maiduguri Tragedy struck in the Tudu community of Maiduguri when the sound of multiple gunshots sent residents fleeing for their lives, evoking memories of Boko Haram attacks. However, in a shocking twist, the gunshots came from a police sergeant’s AK-47 rifle, fired at his own father. Pauline Kuje Vana delves into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. A protector turned perpetrator in a tragic incident that occurred in the Tudu area of Maiduguri, where Police Sergeant Linus Wadzani, attached to Mopol 6, opened fire on his own father, 70-year-old retired ASP Wadzani Ntasiri, at their family…
By Yushau Shuaib The terrifying videos were not from Hollywood movies but scenes from Northern Nigeria during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The so-called protesters invaded a Government House, vandalised public facilities, looted an ICT training centre, carted away a Police station signpost, invaded banks, destroyed a mosque, hijacked a Personnel Armour Carrier, flew foreign flags, sought foreign intervention, and chanted “Yara Me Kuke so; Wiwi Mukeso!” in Hausa. The latter means, “Children, what do you want? Cannabis (marijuana) is what we want!” The ‘protest’ in the North is akin to a coup targeted at Arewa leaders. As a Northerner, I feel…
From Suleiman Lawal, Lafia The nexus between peace and unity in driving economic development has once again been emphasized. Silas Agara, the Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), highlighted this during a congratulatory visit from the leadership of JIBWIS and CAN Nasarawa Chapter at his residence in Akwanga. Agara stressed that the primary objective of every government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, a goal that can only be achieved if religious leaders play a complementary role in sensitizing their followers against negative tendencies. He noted that Nasarawa State is blessed with abundant…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A lawmaker representing Yola South, Yola North, and Girei federal constituency from Adamawa State, Hon. Abubakar Babazango, has commenced the distribution of hundreds of assorted fertilisers in his constituency. Babazango made the commencement to cushion the effects of the bad economy and to utilize it for 2024 aimed at the farming session. The centre of distribution event took place at Jokems in Yola, Adamawa state, where hundreds of people witnessed the distribution exercise to fast-track farming sessions as fertilizer has been the major of farmers. The distribution cut across all political parties where his party, All…