…Launches Investigation panel From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River state government has inaugurated an investigation panel over allegation of extortion from unscropulate elements in the hierarchy affair of the school from students consistent with its avowed resolve to ensure compliance with standards at all levels, as well as making social services affordable for all and sundry, the Cross River State Government has suspended collection of all unauthorised levies at the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar. In a statement, dated June 21 and signed by the Director of Administration, Mr Agba William, on behalf of the…
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By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Between January 1st and June 24th, the Kogi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 149 suspects with over 1.49 tonnes of illicit drugs. The State Commander, Umar Yahuza, disclosed in Lokoja at a news conference heralding a week-long United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and trafficking in the state. Yahuza, who said that the programme was organised by the agency in collaboration with the Kogi Government, said 29 out of the 149 suspects arrested had been convicted, while cases against others were still pending at Federal High Court, Lokoja. “The…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is spearheading a significant transformation in the healthcare sector, with a comprehensive investment strategy aimed at enhancing infrastructure and services throughout the region. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday Mr Dawakin Tofa revealed that with a total allocation exceeding N1 billion was approved during the 15th state executive council meeting held at Government house. “These initiatives reflect the governor’s commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for all residents of Kano as his administration’s second priority area.” He emphasized a…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Isman Ododo of Kogi State has received the report of the Technical Working Group of the Ad-hoc Committee on Flood and Other Nature-Induced Disasters (Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness, and Response) of the National Economic Council (NEC). The report was presented to the governor at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja over the weekend. Speaking at the event, Ododo promised effective implementation of the report to reduce the impact of natural disasters on Nigerians. He said efforts will be made to ensure effective disaster management and protection against the impact of disasters across…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto An unidentified gunman attacked and killed Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof Yusuf Saidu Monday. The incident happened around Kucheri town near Wanzamai in Zamfara State few kilometres from Yankara town on the Katsina State border. The DVC, Sa’idu was said to be in transit from Sokoto to Kaduna when the suspected Terrorist attacked and killed him along Kucheri village. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Suleiman Bilbis described the deceased as dedicated and hard-working staff. Saidu, who is a Prof of Biochemistry was described described the deceased…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto state government has called on the Vice President H E Kashim Shettima to always cross check facts before commenting on sensitive national matters. This is coming in the wake of recent pronouncement made by the Vice President in Katsina regarding the false story circulating that the Ahmed Aliyu led administration is planning to remove Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. We sincerely expected the Vice President to have consulted the governor before going public according to statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Press Secretary to Governor Aliyu. The state government urges Vice President Shettima as No…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In its bid to flush out bandits within Plateau and part of Kaduna States, Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have arrested notorious gunrunners, bandits, and arms couriers and recovered arms as well as ammunition in several intelligence-driven operations carried out in Plateau and Kaduna States within the last one week. A statement was signed and issued to newsmen in Jos on Monday by the Media Information Officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom said, on the On 21st June 2024, the troops conducted an operation to flush out armed militias and other criminals…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Government has dispelled the rumour making the rounds in the state that there is an outbreak of graded cholera outbreak in the state. Dispelling the rumour, Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state’s status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the country, stating that the current disease outburst is yet to be confirmed in the State. Dr. Ayuk, in a media chat with journalists in Calabar, on Monday, said contrary to some news reports, it is untrue that new cases of cholera…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called on North West Governors to strengthen inter-state security collaboration. Speaking in Katsina state at the two-day Security Summit, Dare further said the states need to ensure intelligence sharing and regular interaction with the public to end the lingering terrorism engulfing the region. Dauda who spoke at length on the the negative effects of banditry, said there need for an immediate approach to deal with the problem for the progress and development of the states. He said his administration has come up with various measures to deal with…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is set to spend ₦ 51 billion for the implementation of the Pulako Resettlement Initiative. The president disclosed this at the opening of the two-day North West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State, Represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shetima, Tinubu said the programme will be implemented in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Benue States. The president revealed that the initiative was aimed at rebuilding the lives of Internally Displaced Persons IDPs, orphans, widows, and families affected by insecurity problems. He said the programme…