From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Service Compact with all Nigeria (SERVICOM) has scored the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) high in its assessment of the Fund’s service delivery for the past year. Report of the assessment which was made available to Newsmen in Abuja recently, showed that ten Regional and State Branch offices were exceptional in their service to customers. According to the report, the offices include the Abuja Regional and FCT Branch offices; Jos Regional and Branch offices; Asaba Regional and Branch offices as well as Kano Regional and Branch offices. Others are Bauchi Regional Branch offices, Maiduguri,…
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From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State High has ordered the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to immediately release the withheld the results of the 47 students of the Global Kids Academy, Sokoto. This was contained in a Court Order signed by Umma Abubukar Said, Director of Litigation, High Court of Justice, Sokoto. The Presiding Judge, Justice (Prof.) Muawiya Dahiru Mahmud said the court Order was granted upon hearing of F. E. Okotete Esq. Learned Counsel for the Plaintiff and Kabiru Yusuf Esq. for the defendant. The WAEC Legal Team was headed by Prof.Taiwo Osipitan SAN, FCARB. He added, “Consequently,upon…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Ministry of Health has convened a strategic meeting with National Health Fellows and Youth Champions as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration for improved health outcomes across the state. Declaring the meeting open, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, stressed the importance of youth involvement in health initiatives. He explained that the engagement was designed to equip young people with knowledge on key health issues while fostering synergy between the ministry and other sectors for collective progress. According to him, the objectives of the meeting include strengthening inter-ministerial collaboration, developing a…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, will on October 6 commence a statewide immunisation campaign against polio and rubella measles across the 34 local government areas of the state. The exercise, which will run in two phases, is expected to end on February 13, 2026. Speaking during a media dialogue in Katsina, the Head of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Rahama Farah, said a total of 4.8 million children between nine months and 14 years would be immunised against rubella measles. He explained that the state…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Executive Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, has received a prestigious award from Medals Magazine, Abuja, in recognition of his developmental strides across the council area. Sekure was named among only nine out of the 44 council chairmen in Kano State honoured by the magazine for what it described as “visionary leadership and significant contributions to grassroots development.” According to the Information Officer of Tarauni LGA, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro, the Editor-in-Chief of Medals Magazine, Olalekan Olatunje, said the chairman was selected for his “remarkable achievements across all 10 wards of…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in partnership with Qatar Charity, has distributed economic empowerment tools to 160 orphans and vulnerable people across the state. The items handed over at the flag-off ceremony included 20 tricycles, 20 tricycle cargoes, 20 grinding machines, and 100 sewing machines. Speaking at the event, Governor Dikko Radda said the initiative was aimed at restoring dignity, creating opportunities, and promoting inclusion for vulnerable groups. “Orphans, widows, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals: You are not forgotten. You are seen. You are valued,” the governor said, urging beneficiaries to use the items to start…
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State University (YSU) is proud to announce its victory in the National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) National Campus Debate competition, representing the North-East zone. The debate took place today 25th September, 2025 at the Conference Hall, Federal Secretariat in Gombe. In a press statement by Andulmumini Kolo Gulani office of the VC said, The winning team members from YSU are Maryam Isyaku, a 100-level Law student, and Zainab Alkali, a 500-level Medicine student. Their outstanding performance and dedication to the art of debate have brought pride to the University. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of YSU, Prof.…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have kicked against the Federal Government’s plan to sell its stakes in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets and amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). According to the Unions, the proposed plan by the Federal Government to sale its oil assets would not only mortgage Nigeria’s future, but it would also cripple the oil industry and endanger the welfare of the oil workers. Briefing news men at a joint press conference organized by the…
By Abba Dukawa Great public servants are defined by a clear vision, compelling goals, and an unwavering commitment to lasting impact. Their leadership is grounded in courage, integrity, focus, perseverance, and humility. These very qualities defined the life and legacy of Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya—a true servant of the people and a symbol of transformative change. As a former parliamentarian, Hon. Gaya embodied these ideals throughout his tenure. During his two terms in the Green Chamber, he championed impactful projects that improved lives and raised the bar for political representation in his constituency. Hon. Gaya was not just a representative—he…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State has launched a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program for 41,825 adolescent female students across the state’s 23 local government areas. The program, a key component of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) initiative, aims to support vulnerable households and promote girls’ education through targeted financial assistance. The official flag-off ceremony was presided over by Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, the wife of the Sokoto State Governor, at the Government House in Sokoto. The First Lady commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for prioritizing girl-child education and appreciated AGILE and other development partners for…