From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the federal House of Representatives, Abdullahi Aliyu has disbursed Cash assistance and fertilizer to empower people of his constituents. Similarly, the member financed the installation of 100 street lights to improve security in Musawa and Matazu local government areas. Speaking at the event held in Musawa, Acting state governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe called on beneficiaries to make use of the money and items provided to them. Jobe noted that the gesture provided by the lawmaker will assist the beneficiaries to become self-reliant. He particularly lauded the lawmaker for distributing 2,500 bags of…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A group under the aegis of Grand Alliance of Coalition of Northern Youths Movement (GANOM), has dispelled the recent viral video credited to notorious bandits’ kingpins Bello Turji targeting Minister Bello Matawalle and extension more interested in destroying Tinubu’s legacy of fighting against insecurity in the N’west. The Coalition Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf, stated while briefing newsmen in Sokoto on Monday, saying that their attention has been drawn to a viral video on social media where one of the notorious bandits’ kingpins known as Bello Turji was making an allegation against some notable political leaders…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The All Progressives Congress(APC), leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Sokoto) has commiserated with the people of the Gada local government area of the state on the recent flood disaster that ravaged many houses, farmlands, and livestock. In a statement signed by his Media Assistant Bashar Abubakar, the senator described the incident as shocking and disheartening. While sympathizing with the victims of the inferno, senator Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, prayed to Allah the Almighty to avert the re-occurrence of the unfortunate incident. The report said about 1,700 people…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared the 2nd edition of the military and paramilitary games organized by the Kano State Sports Commission at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata on Sunday. The governor who represented by the Chief of Staff Government House, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said the Kano state government is keen on developing sports activities in the state to strides contribute to the economy, healthcare, and well-being of Youths. The chief staff said the idea behind creating the competition was to promote mutual understanding between security agencies to promote peace and unity among them. The…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Emir of Katsina State, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for awarding a contract for reconstruction of Mararaban Kankara, Katsina road. Kabir, who spoke while receiving Vipan Global Resources Limited, a company handling the project noted that the reconstruction of the road will address reported accidents along the road due to its terrible condition. He recalled that the road was reconstructed by the defuant Petroleum Trust Fund in 1997. “l spoke at different fora on the need for reconsideration of the road given its economic importance, but…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured readiness to conduct Local Government election in Kano state. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the governor made this hint during a stakeholders meeting with the leadership of the ruling New Nigeria Peopls Party (NNPP) at Africa House, Government House, Kano on Friday. This is in accordance with a statement from the spokesperson of the governor, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The Governor revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with Judgment of Supreme Court that affimed financial autonomy to the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has set aside N2 billion for the take-off of an independent solar power plant in the state. The General Manager of the State Rural Electricity (KREB), Engr. Abubakar Abdullahi Matazu revealed this while conducting newsmen around the project at the Government House. Matazu said the project will supply electricity to Government House and Katsina General Hospital. He explained that the initiative was aimed at addressing power outages and assisting the government in reducing the cost of buying diesel. He observed that power outages had been compounding the effective service delivery, particularly at…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Commissioner of the Ministry of Health Plateau State, Dr. Shurkuk Cletus Bako has paid an inspection visit to Pankshin North to address the issues of land encroachment at the General Hospital Pankshin. Speaking during the visit, Dr Shurkuk Cletus Bako assured of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to revamping healthcare in Plateau State. According to him, the ongoing projects within the Pankshin Local Government Area of the state, including the fencing of the hospital and the ongoing completion of previously abandoned projects, have been re-awarded. He called on all stakeholders to support the government’s efforts in…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu President Ahmed Bola Tinubu launched multi-billion Naira Agricultural empowerment for farmers in Yobe State selected across 178 electoral wards in the state at large with the improvement of security across the state. The project was fully funded by the Yobe State government to boost agricultural activities and improve Food production in the state. The President who was represented by Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima pointed out that agriculture is a fundamental priority that they should pursue with vigour across all the tiers of government. “I am delighted and honoured to join Yobeans on the objective of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A non-governmental organisation under the aegis of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation has launched a tree planting and rehabilitation of degraded pastures infrastructure in the Illela/Niger Republic border local government of Sokoto State. The project is part of the foundation effort to ensure the impact of climate change in the area. Executive Director, of the foundation Mr Rafi’u Lawal, who was represented by Mr Samson Shabu noted that the project is working toward preventing conflicts and initiating building strategies on how to address climate change. “As a peace-building organisation, we feel that implementing a climate…