From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The All Progressives Congress (APC), the leader in Sokoto state Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has again assured the people of the state that the Ahmad Aliyu-led administration is ready to transform the state. Senator Wamakko was speaking shortly after returning to Sokoto from Abuja for the official engagement. Senator Wamakko explained that the administration in the state will soon roll out many programs and policies that will touch the lives of the people of the state, especially the most needy persons. The APC leader, therefore, solicited support from all and sundry to rally around the…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government is seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Section 162 (1), (2) and (3) of the Constitution regarding the distribution of revenue from the Federation Account. He noted that, if the will was followed strictly, the entire sum in the Federation account must be distributed among all levels of government without deductions, except as permitted by law. The President must comply strictly with the constitution in managing and distributing revenue. This is contained in a statement written and signed by the Chief Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikau. All revenue collected, except those…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of YOBE State has suspends the Machina Local Government Chairman Alhaji Idrissa Mai Bukar Machina with immediate effect. According to the governor, “The exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 2 of the Local Government Law (as amended) 2019, approved the suspension due to the act of misconduct and insurbodination.” The statement revealed by Shuaibu Abdullahi, the Press Secretary to SSG Yobe made available to newsmen Damaturu. According to the statement, “After the above, His Excellency has also directed the Suspended Chairman to hand over affairs of the Local…
..with aims of repositioning the sector By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has on wednesday flaggs-off of the Kano Education Recovery Confrence which will repositioning and navigating the system for excellence to kano state. The Governor expressed his commitment to transforming the education system by highlighted the allocation of 29.95% of the 2024 budget to education, the highest in the country. Governor Abba Kabir announced various initiatives, including the construction of new classrooms, renovation of schools, and recruitment of teachers and settle salarie system for teachers He also said the conference aims to identify actionable strategies…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has vowed to establish a conducive atmosphere for potential investors in the region to bolster economic growth. The governor said this during a friendly meeting between the Governor and Hajiya Aisha Rimi, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), at the Government House in Kano. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to encouraging investments and fostering economic progress. “We are determined to create a favourable environment for investors in our state. Recognizing…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed the state’s strong desire to work hand-in-hand with the private sector to further revitalize the state economy. Governor Yusuf dropped the hint during a meeting with Mrs. Meka Oyenle, the Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, at the Kano Government House. The Triumph recently reported that the state governor on several occasions expressed keen readiness and overwhelming commitments to engage with more key stakeholders to explore private sector investment in the state. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, who doubles as the Commissioner for local…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria Customs Services has auctioned sales to the general public of 25,162 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol that was intercepted by operatives of operations in the area at a subsidized rate. Auctioning the confiscated fuel to the people on Wednesday at the area command, the customs area comptroller, Kamal Muhammed recalled that some weeks ago under the directive of the Comptroller General of Customs, the command auctioned 11,270 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol that was intercepted by operatives of operation Whirlwind Sokoto/Zamfara axis. “Due to…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Chairman of Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission ADSIEC, Mohammed Umar says the commission is 100 per cent logistically ready and prepared for the 13th of July, chairmanship and councillorship of the local government council in the state. Umar told the press in his office in Yola the state capital that they are set for the election. His words, “We are 100 per cent logistically ready and prepared for the 13th July local government council election which cut across the 21 councils in the state. On the number of ad hoc staff for the election, the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) has conferred an Award of Excellence on the Sokoto State Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Nura Shehu Tangaza. NANNS described Tangaza as a philanthropist, who has for a long period assisted indigenes of the state with educational scholarships for the continuation of their educational programs. Speaking during the award ceremony held at the Commissioner’s office, Shehu Kangiwa Secretariat Sokoto, the team leader stated that it was in the tradition of the student body to honour and associate with stakeholders and elders from the region who had distinguished themselves…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has been elected Chairman of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)‘s Administrative Committee. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Monday in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin said this was one of the outcomes of the 64th Council Meeting of the ISO which took place in New Delhi, India. According to him, the Administrative Committee is responsible for overseeing and making recommendations on the conduct of ISO’s operations and keeping its policy and…