By Abba Dukawa In your first public comments since citizens took to the streets last week. You called for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis in the country implores#EndBadGovernaceInNigeria organizers for dialogue. Mr President acknowledged the protesters’ grievances and called for the immediate suspension of further demonstrations. In the address, Tinubu outlined various economic measures and initiatives his administration has undertaken in the past 14 months all aimed at easing citizens hardship caused by the economy policies of the administration. He said “N570 billion has been released to the 36 states to expand livelihood support to…
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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has expressed worried on federal government failure to complete Kano -Katsina road started during late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua tenure. The state Commissioner of land, Dr Faisal Umar Kaita at a meeting with Personal Assistant to President Tinubu Khadiza Kareem Omotayo said non payment of compensation hindered progess for completion of the road. He noted that non completion of the road hinder smooth flow of business activities between Kano-Katsina -Niger Republic and other African countries. “We are worried that despite importance of this road, government has failed to paid compensation to people…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano state Government has reviewed the system of the issues of Curfew from 6 pm to 6 am across the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf explained that currently at Executive Council Meeting taking place at a prominent Council Meeting of the Government House. The Governor also added that the intention of shifting the Curfew is following the Security Meeting with chiefs of Security officers of the state. Details later…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Two officials of the Kogi State Government, Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Shuaibu Oricha have on Monday reported at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following media reports that they were declared wanted by the EFCC in an ex parte order by a Federal High Court in Abuja The decision of the two officials of the Kogi state government to report at the EFCC office may not be unconnected with media reports last week that the Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the arrest of Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Shuaibu Oricha…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The new secretary of Zamfara State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Abubakar Musa Ahmad Bungudu, said the board was striving towards increasing Internally Generated Revenue, therefore the government faced challenges in executing new and completing abandoned projects in the state. The new secretary of the board promised to Pledge to work diligently to support the Executive Chairperson of the board Hajiya Rakiya Ahmad Dodo in achieving the State government ‘rescue mission’ of Governor Dr Dauda Lawal’s led administration. The secretary declared this when our correspondent paid him a courtesy visit to his office. He promised…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed security agencies to crack down on those flying Russian flag in the country. Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, said this while briefing State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting. He said the service chiefs briefed the President on the current security situation in the country. He added that the briefing was necessitated by the ongoing nationwide protests, which resulted into violence in some states. “Initially, when the protest started they said it was a peaceful protest but we have realised that there are individuals that…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has won a Saudi Award of Excellence for conducting a successful Hajj operations. The state government also clinched the prestigious and most coveted award sequel to the proper arrangements put in place to ensure the welfare of the State’s pilgrims during the just-concluded 2024 Hajj exercise. Statement issued by Abubakar Bawa,Press Secretary to Sokoto State Government also said this came to light when the Chairman, Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, presented the invaluable award to Gov. Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House Sokoto on Monday. Speaking shortly after receiving…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following the imposition of Curfew by the Plateau State Goovernor at the early hours of Monday by some miscreants came out again in their numbers in attempt to loot shops and business places within the Jos city but were prevented by the Police and Army. The 4 days protest to #endbad governace in Nigeria in Plateau State was was peaceful in Jos and environs since protesters took to the streets last Thursday. But sadly,the evening of the fourth day some miscreants started cousing confusion by breaking shops of business people and looting their items or properties,…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Members of the Hausa community and Islamic clerics in Kogi State gathered at Obajana for a special three-hour prayer session dedicated to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group of Companies, and his conglomerate. The event aimed to seek relief for the challenges currently faced by the business empire. The prayer took place at Mal. Umar Tanko Mosque in Obajana and included special supplications for Dangote, his family, and his company amidst the recent difficulties the conglomerate is experiencing. Alhaji Idris Dan Iliyasu, Chairman of Satami Global Enterprises and organizer of the event, praised Dangote…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni will continue to prioritize social support through empowerment schemes and training for youths, women and other segments of the population as part of an effort to cushion current socio-economic difficulties that people face across the country. The Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, information and Culture Alhaji Abdullahi Bego stated in a press conference in Damaturu that The state government will also prioritize community engagement through local government councils, traditional institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that people across the state…