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…
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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…
By Rabiu Sanusi In the aftermath of troubling incidents that disrupted a peaceful protest in Kano, the Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf set to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the vandalism, injuries, and tragic loss of lives that occurred during the recent protest in the state. Addressing journalists on Monday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced that the governor is implementing proactive measures to restore order and ensure justice for all victims. The governor has conveyed deep regret regarding the disturbances instigated by certain unpatriotic individuals driven by self-interest. He has reiterated…
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has exonerated itself from the alleged display of the national flag by some demonstrators in the country. The Embassy in a statement in Abuja says the government of the Russian Federation as well as any Russian officials are not involved in these activities and do not coordinate them in any way. The statement emphasized that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria. The Embassy says Russia respects Nigerian democracy and believes that peaceful demonstrations in conformity with Nigerian law are a manifestation of democracy. It further declares that the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has appealed to the Nigerian youths to suspend the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and dialogue with the government for the improvement of the economy and national development programmes. The legislator, in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, said the call for the youths to discontinue the protest followed incidents of looting and destruction of lives and properties in some parts of the country. Ahmed, who is a member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency of Katsina State,…