From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Senators and members of the House of Representatives have resolved to engage state governors and local government chairmen to ensure full participation and compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The lawmakers’ position was part of the resolutions reached at a two-day strategic retreat for the Senate and House Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity, organised by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) from August 4 to 5 in Lagos. In a communiqué signed by the Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Diket Satso Plang; his House counterpart, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati; NSITF Board Chairman, Hon. Olushola Olofin;…
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By Mustapha Saye I woke up this morning to a trending story on social media about the resignation of the embattled Commissioner of Transport, Hon. Ibrahim Ali Mamadi. The resignation is a timely and welcome development for anyone who believes in accountability. What comes to mind is that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration does not condone unethical behaviour, regardless of one’s position. His leadership has shown that he will not tolerate wrongdoing and will always follow due process. The governor allowed the committee to investigate without interference, and the former commissioner’s resignation is a testament to the administration’s commitment to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima says the timely implementation of the Special Agro–Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme will trigger an industrial revolution in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, boost innovation, and foster inclusive prosperity. Shettima, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, stated this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ project in Ijaiye, Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a statement by the ministry’s Assistant Director of Information, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, the Vice President said the project would create agro-industrial hubs to empower farmers and processors, stimulate local economies, and make Nigeria competitive in global…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Development Board (KTSDB) has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop for civil servants from various ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to strengthen good governance and service delivery in the state. Participants were drawn from public relations, monitoring and evaluation, and data units across MDAs. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Director of the KTSDB, Malam Mustapha Shehu, said the training was designed to equip officers with modern tools and practical skills to promote transparency, innovation and citizen-focused governance. He said the sessions would cover topics such as Public Engagement and Strategic Communication,…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigeria Police Force Zone 10 Police Headquarters in Sokoto has decorated 49 officers who were recently promoted to their new ranks. A total of nine Inspectors were elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II), 33 Sergeants were promoted to the rank of Inspector, and seven Corporals were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This promotion exercise was conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) based on the recommendation of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The Zone 10 Headquarters in Sokoto decorated its newly promoted senior officers, according to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the education sector through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and other innovative technologies. The development was contained in a statement issued and signed by Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim, information officer, office of the Deputy Governor, Kano State. According to the statement, the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Higher Education, disclosed this on Monday during the 12th Annual Conference of the College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), North-West Zone. Held at the Abdulhamid Hassan Auditorium of the Kano State College…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Sanusi Danfulani, says the State Independent Power Plant (IPP) project has reached 80 percent completion. Hon. Danfulani made the disclosure after inspecting the completed and functional power restoration in Durbawa village, Kware Local Government Area, reaffirming the Governor Ahmed Aliyu-led administration’s commitment to developing the state. Earlier, Danfulani had visited the Sokoto State House of Assembly in response to an invitation from the House Committee on Power, following the committee’s visit to his Ministry in his absence. The Commissioner explained that the lawmakers had visited…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has announced plans to establish a task force to address the illegal sale and misuse of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for treating malnourished children. Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during the official launch of the 2025 Smart Nutrition Survey, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The event, held at Hillside Hotel in Katsina, was attended by representatives of donor agencies, local government chairmen, directors of health, traditional rulers, and officials from the state Ministry of Health. Yahaya decried the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the report of the investigative committee set up to probe the role of the Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. The report, presented on Tuesday at the Government House by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, followed weeks of scrutiny involving material evidence and witness testimonies. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf commended the committee for what he described as professionalism, objectivity, and…
By Usman Gwadabe The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding worth $12,347,071.44 with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery aimed at enhancing mechanisation and food security in the state. Under the agreement, a range of modern farming equipment—including tractors, combined harvesters, planters, transplanters, boom sprayers, and solar-powered water pumping machines—will be supplied to boost productivity and reduce post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ameen Kabeer Yassar, the Project Communication Specialist, KSADP. Speaking during the signing ceremony, KSADP Project Coordinator,…