From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The looming crisis spurred on the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), between the factions of former governor Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa and erstwhile governor of the state, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. It could be recalled that the state PDP chairman, Bello Goronyo accuses the former governor of engaging in anti-party activities. The PDP suffered defeats in the 2023 gubernatorial elections by the opposition APC which resulted in the emergence of Ahmed Aliyu as the state governor. However, as the crisis looms, the Bafarawa faction has now appointed Professor Hamza Maishanu as…
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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina United Nations Development (UNDP) and the West African Network for Peace Building (WANEP) in collaboration with the Katsina state government have distributed empowerment items to women in Katsina State. The distribution of the items was under the initiative “Peace Architecture for Peacebuilding and Prevention in Strengthening Community in Katsina. Our correspondent reports that about 300 women from Faskari and Kaita local government areas of the state have benefited from the assistance. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Dikko Umar Radda commended UNDP and WANER for enhancing the livelihood of the beneficiaries. Radda noted the measures will…
By Rabiu Sanusi In a gesture of appreciation, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for his steadfast commitment to enhancing the education sector within Kano. During a cordial meeting at the Kano Government House on Thursday, the Country Director, Mrs. Christain Munduate, extolled the enduring partnership between UNICEF and Kano State, advocating for its reinforcement to yield greater mutual benefits and collaborative opportunities. Mrs Munduate reiterated UNICEF’s unwavering support for the state in both the Health and Education sectors, emphasizing the imperative for Kano State to fulfil its counterpart…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Governor,Aliyu Ahmed has signed six amended bills into law for good governance . The signing ceremony was held at the Sokoto State Government House Chamber on Thursday . The Six signed amended Sokoto State laws as includes, Arabic Board, Rural Roads, Land Tenancy,Zakat, Local Government and disable respectively . Aliyu stated that it is well-known fact that in every society Laws are enacted and amended to suite the needs of time and interest of the governed in line with circumstances at hand. “In Nigeria we have witnessed series of constitutional amendmnents with…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of YOBE State has administered the Oath of Office on two Commissioners, the state Head of Service, four Permanent Secretaries, and 28 Special Advisers for effective service delivery in the state at large. The newly appointed commissioners include Professor Abba Idris and Alh. Mohammed Mohammed Bara. The Gov. charged the new commissioners to contribute positively to the formulation and execution of all government policies, programs, and projects prudently and transparently for the benefit of the people of the state atlarge. “You are also expected to use your wealth of experience and…
By Usman Usman Garba Alive and Thrive has organized a one-day Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) program to give some stakeholders in Kano an orientation on nutrition to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through optimal maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices. During the program, held at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, Thursday, Doctor Ashiru Hamza, the state team leader, of FHI 360, Alive and Thrive, stated that the main objectives of the one-day orientation were to engage state and local government nutrition stakeholders on how to improve multiple Micronutrient Supplementation knowledge and skills respectively. He said,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In continuation of the familiarization visit to the local auto assembly plants, the Director General NADDC, Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin visited NORD Motors, Proforce, Mikano Motors , CIG and Simba Group on Tuesday this week being 9th July, 2023. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja indicated that during the tour, the Director General reiterated the Council’s commitment to move the Nigeria auto industry from Semi- Knocked Down (SKD) to Completely- Knocked Down (CKD)production capacity in the nearest future. “At NADDC, our ambition is to increase the local components of every vehicle that is coming…
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…
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…