From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) chapter, has described the Katsina State Health Insurance Scheme as ineffective in meeting its objectives. Speaking at a news conference in Katsina, the chairman of the union, Comrade Murtala A. Kwarah, said health providers under the scheme have failed to deliver efficient services to beneficiaries. Kwarah explained that the government’s failure to channel adequate funds to health providers has resulted in the non-availability of drugs for patients under the scheme. In his words: “In most cases, the health providers are faced with drug…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a security awareness campaign in Katsina State, targeting markets, motor parks, and advocacy visits. The Director-General of the agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this at a news conference in Katsina. He was represented by the Director of Reforms and Coordination, Mr. John Bala. According to him, the campaign will reach no fewer than three million Nigerians in each state through various media engagements. He explained that the initiative is part of the agency’s efforts to engage citizens in complementing government efforts to tackle insecurity. Issa-Onilu added that the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State retirees have broken their silence by expressing frustration over the non-implementation of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s pledge to clear their pension arrears. Three months ago, the governor announced that his administration would release ₦5 billion for state pensioners and ₦3 billion for local government retirees to ease their financial burden. Since the announcement, nothing has been heard from the government regarding the payment schedule or disbursement modalities. The silence has sparked anxiety among pensioners, who say they are already battling severe economic hardships. Affected retirees, who spoke on condition of anonymity, appealed directly to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Alhaji Ali Nuhu, Chairman of Sagama Construction and Engineering Limited/Homes Limited, has facilitated the release of 12 inmates from the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State as part of his humanitarian gesture. Speaking to newsmen shortly after securing the inmates’ release, Alhaji Nuhu explained that his action was borne out of compassion and inspired by the advice of the Chief Executive Officer of Tubless Media Concept, Nasiru Rabiu Tubless. “This is my first time visiting a Correctional Centre, and what I saw left me emotional,” he said. He urged the freed inmates to accept…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspected vandals of electricity infrastructure in Yusufari Local Government Area. In a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkareem, said operatives of the Yusufari Divisional Headquarters apprehended the suspects, identified as Kabiru Ibrahim, 23, of Sabon Garin Gashu, and Abubakar Abubakar, 24, of Bade LGA, for allegedly dismantling transformer components and cables at Sunomari area of Yusufari town. Abdulkareem explained that the arrest followed credible intelligence, adding that the suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation. He noted that investigations were ongoing to…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has received 5,392 cartons of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement (SQ-LNS) aimed at tackling malnutrition among children, with at least 15,000 expected to benefit from the first phase of the programme. On Monday, the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo, who represented Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the launch held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, commended UNICEF for its support through the Child Nutrition Match Fund, which doubled the state’s $200,000 commitment. According to her, the initiative will provide dietary supplementation for children aged 6–23 months across the state for five months.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State political landscape was thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of Hamza Yusuf Dingyadi, son of Hon. Yusuf Dingyadi, a former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman. In a show of solidarity and support, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, led a high-powered delegation of PDP stakeholders, including former cabinet members, elders, and leadership, youths, and clerics, to condole with the bereaved family. Senator Tambuwal, who was visibly shaken by the news, described Hamza’s death as a monumental loss to the family, stating…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The North East Governor’s forum have resolved to enforce a remarkable steps to ensure it overcome insecurity issues in the region. This was disclosed during 12th reginal North East region’s meeting held recently in Jalingo the Taraba state capital to address some of the pressing issues which included insecurity, infrastructure deficits, and displacement. The Chief host of the occasion, the Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, was formally opened by the Forum’s Chairman and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. In a keynote address, Governor Zulum underscored the critical need for unity and sustained collaboration…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina District heads in Katsina State will now earn salaries equivalent to civil service Grade Level 16, Governor Dikko Umar Radda has announced. Radda disclosed this on Monday when he received traditional rulers from the Katsina and Daura Emirates at Government House. He said the increment was backed by a new law recently passed by the State House of Assembly. According to the governor, the new law was designed to strengthen the role of traditional institutions in governance and motivate grassroots leaders. “District heads in Katsina will now earn not less than Grade Level 16. Government…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has distributed over three million tree seedlings to mitigate the effects of climate change across the state. Governor Umar Dikko Radda, who disclosed this during the distribution and planting of 5,000 tree seedlings at Batagarawa Local Government Area, said the initiative was part of the administration’s commitment to environmental protection. The programme was sponsored by a Non-Governmental Organisation, Sirajo Yakubu Foundation for Development. Represented by the State Coordinator of AcRESAL, Yusha’u Shaun, Radda said the government had directed each local government chairman to plant at least 100 tree seedlings in their…