Author: Hussaini Ibrahim

From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared two medical doctors wanted for allegedly abandoning their duty posts after being trained for eight years with state resources. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, made this known during a press conference in Uyo on Tuesday. He identified the doctors as Dr. Uduakabasi Ita, a Consultant Radiologist, and Dr. Mfonobong Bassey, a Consultant Hematologist, both of whom are staff of the state Ministry of Health. John said the doctors left their posts for “greener pastures” without first serving the state as required to cover the cost of…

From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Agro Input Dealers Association (NAIDA) has dismissed allegations of fraud and diversion of funds in the $134 million African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) project. The association was reacting to a report by online platform Factsheet.ng which alleged that senior government officials diverted funds meant for the payment of agro-input suppliers under the programme. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the President of NAIDA, Kabiru Umar Fara, described the allegations as “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated,” stressing that there was no evidence that any official had diverted…

By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has welcomed a group of All Progressives Congress (APC) members who defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), describing the move as a significant boost to the ruling party in the state. The defectors, led by Malam Bala Ladani Gwarzo, announced their decision on Sunday during a visit to the Deputy Governor’s office in Kano. Speaking through his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor noted that the decision of the defectors was a clear demonstration of confidence in the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. “This…

By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Ministry of Health has concluded a four-day workshop with its agencies and development partners to finalize the state’s 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The workshop, held at Pyramid Hotel in Kaduna between September 11 and 15, brought together key stakeholders to review and align health sector plans under the framework of the Health Sector Renewal Compact and the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, which emphasizes “one plan, one budget, one report, and a common conversation.” The 2026 AOP is designed to address Kano’s health priorities and aligns with the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint (HSSB),…

From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed its Marine Police Unit to communities ravaged by floods in Yola North Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, disclosed this during an assessment visit to flood-affected areas including Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko, and Jambutu. He said the deployment was aimed at supporting rescue efforts and safeguarding victims. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Suleman Yahaya Nguroje, noted that the move underscored its commitment to protecting lives and property. Morris urged residents of the affected areas to remain calm, avoid flooded zones, and…

By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The member representing Tarauni Local Government Area in the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Dahiru Sule (ADS), has sponsored the enrollment of more than 60 children into Unguwa Uku Primary School, Gidan Gona, as part of efforts to promote education in the constituency. The initiative, according to the council’s Information Officer, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro, targets orphans and children from less privileged families whose parents could not afford enrollment at the start of the new academic term. The support package also covered the cost of school uniforms for the pupils. Speaking at the flag-off, the…

By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has paid a working visit to his counterpart in Plateau State, Deputy Governor Mrs. Josephine Piyo, as part of ongoing efforts to foster unity and collaboration between the two states. In a statement signed by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, and made available to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Comrade Gwarzo emphasized the deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds that have long connected Kano and Plateau States. He also reflected on his personal attachment to Plateau, recalling that he had served in the state as…

By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Member representing Tarauni Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Dahiru Sule (ADS), has completed the renovation of the Shakatafi Health Clinic located in Daurawa Babban Layi Ward, bringing relief to residents who had endured years of poor healthcare services due to the dilapidated condition of the facility. The project, which involved structural refurbishment, repair of critical sections, and the provision of essential medical equipment, was executed to improve service delivery and strengthen access to primary healthcare in Tarauni Local Government Area. He dropped the hint through his Public Relations Officer in…

From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government says it has spent over N74.9 billion on road construction in the last two years under its Urban Renewal Project. Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe disclosed this at a high-level consultation on security and governance attended by prominent citizens of the state. He said the project was designed to decongest the metropolitan area, adding that the government had paid N3.7 billion in compensation to those affected by the ongoing road works. Jobe also highlighted achievements in healthcare, noting that 260 out of the targeted 361 primary healthcare centres had been renovated…

By Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru Although Nigeria’s nascent democracy is gradually developing, its beauty, globally acknowledged, lies in giving people the absolute right to decide who governs them through an election process at all levels of governance. It’s common knowledge that under the present political dispensation, some ambitious, selfish, and greedy politicians are relentlessly attempting to adulterate the system in many states, including Kebbi, where desperate politicians engage in deceitful tactics and political hooliganism. However, there’s an apparent increasing awareness among Nigerians about the need to elect people with credibility and a track record of selfless service. Before venturing into…