From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, has advised the Executive of the “Take It Back Movement” Kogi State Chapter to reconsider their planned protest and give the government more time to fix the nation’s economy. He advised the group to visit the Commissioner of Police in his office in view of the October 1st planned nationwide protest. The CP further stated that he called for the engagement meeting in response to their letter received on Friday, 27Th September 2024. He further disclosed that the group has the right to peaceful protest in accordance…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja African participants and their counterparts from Europe and Latin America at this year’s World Free Zone Congress rendered block votes that led to the election of Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, MD/CEO NEPZA, to the Board of the World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO) in Dubai. This was contained in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by the Head of Corporate Communications of NEPZA, Martins Odeh, PhD said that the Management of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority views this concerted goodwill as a statement of confidence on the country’s foremost Free Trade Zones leadership. Dr Ogunyemi, in…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has expressed his condolences to the families of five police personnel who died in a tragic motor accident in Karfi town along the Kano-Zaria road last Tuesday, as they were returning from Edo State. The Governor accompanied by top government officials, visited the Bichi Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force to commiserate with the families of the deceased and those injured in the incident. He said on behalf of the government and the people of Kano, Governor Abba Kabir prayed for Almighty Allah to grant the departed souls eternal…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday condoled with the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFC ), Abdulrasheed Bawa, over the loss of his mother, Hajiya Hadiza Bawa. Governor Buni described the death of Hajiya Hadiza as a huge loss to the family and the people of Kebbi state. He prayed for the repose of her soul, and to the family, the fortitude to bear the loss. The family of Bawa expressed deep appreciation for the condolence visit by the governor. The family thanked Buni for the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, October 1, 2024, will be a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. The declaration was made in an official statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, which was issued on Saturday. In his statement, Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Nigerians both at home and abroad, commending the nation’s hardworking citizens for their unwavering dedication. He emphasized the importance of reflecting on the sacrifices of past heroes and using their legacy as inspiration for a brighter future. The Minister stressed that unity is essential for building the…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially launched the 2024 Polio Eradication campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to combating the polio virus and other childhood diseases. The campaign, which aims to vaccinate all eligible children in the state, is part of efforts to strengthen children’s immune systems and curb the spread of the virus, especially as Kano remains one of the 18 high-risk states in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. In his speech, Governor Yusuf highlighted the state…
By Hussauni Ibrahim Sulaiman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku at his Abuja residence on Friday. The spokesman for the Comission, Dele Oyewale, has confirmed the development, alleging that Ishaku is implicated in a series of financial crimes. According to the EFCC, it has compiled a 15-count charge against the former governor. Among the allegations against him is a N27 billion fraud. The Commission did not provide further details about the specific nature of the alleged fraud. The charge sheet reads in part: “That you, DARIUS DICKSON ISHAKU, while being the Governor…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following last week Saturday Edo state governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the declaration of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as a party winner with a total of 291,667 votes against the People Democratic Party (PDP) with 247, 274 votes, the Commission on Thursday presented certificate of return to the newly elected governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Hon. Denise Idahosa. Presenting the certificate of return on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood, the INEC National Commissioner, Professor Rhoda Gumus, who also oversaw the electionn,…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu It’s a real undeniable fact that sequel to the recent unexpected highly devastating water flood in Maiduguri which unfortunately resulted in many loss of lives, and the destruction of houses, shops, properties worth billions of naira, roads, bridges, and other infrastructural facilities, no one would call the name of Maiduguri without immediately remembering the water flood under reference today. In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the National president of KACRAN said, “We made the above assertion for the fact that it could be recalled, last two weeks Maiduguri the Capital of Borno State…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state on Thursday swore in five new Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service They included Barrister Hadiza Sahabi Jaredi, Maryam Ahmad Barade, Muhammad Idris, Abubakar S/Fada Tambuwal, as well as Muhammad Bello Ibrahim. Speaking shortly after administering them with the oath of office, Governor Aliyu charged them to inject fresh ideas that would make the civil service better. He reminded the new appointees that their appointments were based on merit, coupled with their unblemished track records of service and immense wealth of experience. “I expect you to bring all…