From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has reviewed the curfew recently imposed throughout the state. The curfew, which earlier restricted movement from 7:00pm to 7:00am,, has now been relaxed to begin from 10:00pm to 5:00am across the state. The secretary to the government of the state, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, in a statement, announced that the acting governor, Malam Faruk Lawal, was satisfied with the reports on the improvement of the security situation throughout the State and, therefore,e, ordered the review of the curfew with immediate effect. The statement, which was issued to newsmen by the press secretary to…
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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organisation, Gwagware Foundation has distributed over 100 bags of rice to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and physically challenged persons I Katsina State. The Chairman of the foundation, Yusuf Ali Musawa, who distributed the rice, said the assistance is to alleviate the suffering of the beneficiaries. He said the distribution of the food items was one of the designed programmes of the foundation to assist less privileged individuals. His words: “We will continue to. make intervention to alleviate the suffering of less privileged people.” Musawa recalled that recently, the foundation unveiled programmes for assistance…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, has congratulated the former governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari on his appointment as Chairman, Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). In a congratulatory message to the appointee signed by the chapel Chairman, Yusuf Ibrahim, and issued on Friday in Katsina, the correspondents thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Masari worthy for the position. It further explained that the appointment was in recognition of the contributions that Masari rendered to tertiary education when he was the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) says only seven political parties have so far indicated an interest in the forthcoming Local Government Election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Plangji Daniel Cishak, disclosed this on the revised notice of the local government election while briefing Newsmen in Jos on Thursday. According to him, the latest events have made it necessary for them to adjust activities in the build-up to the elections, adding that, this was to ensure that Political parties that have earlier scheduled their Primaries and have notified the Commission within the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina People of the southern part of Katsina state, comprising 11 local government areas, have appealed to the federal government to hasten the completion of the Funtua-Dadume-BirninGwari road project. Ya’u Ahmed Nowa, the spokesman of the people at the news conference, said the 130-kilometre road project was awarded in 2019 due to its terrible condition. Now, who is Special Adviser on Employment and Promotion in Katsina, said the contractor handling the project abandoned work after completing only five kilometres in length. He said the road which links Katsina state with other northern states has economic importance…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has held a crucial meeting with IPAC and chairmen of political parties in the state, ahead of the forthcoming local government election scheduled for November 30, 2024. In his remarks during the courtesy called The KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawal, emphasized the importance of voter education and awareness where urging the party chairmen to sensitize their members and the electorate on the electoral process. Prof. Sani Lawal stressed that the commission is committed to conducting free, fair, and credible elections, and encouraged party chairmen to ensure their supporters exercise their…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos About 100 motorcycles, raincoats and rain boots have been distributed to Security Agencies in Plateau State in an effort by the state government to tackle insecurity in the state, especially during ring this farming season. While presenting the motorcycles to the Governor Barr.Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Thursday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arch.Samuel Jatau at the Old Government House Rayfield Jos. He said the motorcycle, the raincoat and the rain boots will be shared among the Security Agencies to be used for patrol all around the state. According to him,30 motorcycles to…
…To resettle alabout 10 communities in Borno By Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, has commissioned about 500 houses in Nguro-Soye, Bama Local Government Area, to resettle 10 communities displaced by the decade-long insurgency in the state. The particular resettlement scheme, which benefits over 1,100 households, includes public facilities like healthcare centres, schools, water facilities, and other basic amenities respectively. During the commissioning, Zulum, reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding Borno and closing all IDP camps by 2026 insha Allah. The Governor noted that, the ongoing reconstruction projects in Bama, including the rebuilding of Bama township,…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI 2), OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, deployed to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The officer was caught on a now-viral video titled “This is how Immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. A statement by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap indicates that the officer does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the service and undermines ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the service’ standards. The statement recalls that electronic gates (e-gates) are being installed at…
By Agency Report The Federal Government says plans are underway for the construction of the Nigerian Creative City, a one-stop hub for talent development and youth empowerment. Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy (FMACCE), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Musawa, the project is part of initiatives conceived by the new ministry to provide a platform to harness creative opportunities that abound across the country for economic gains. “We are talking about Nigerian Creative City, which I hope is going to be a one-stop shop…