From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto Agile project has launched a tree-planting initiative in 224 junior and senior secondary schools across the state, focusing on both environmental and economic trees. The state Commissioner Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Mohammad Tukur Alkali has launched the Eco Club and Tree Planting for Climate Action at Nana Girl Secondary School in the state. The initiative aims to promote environmental awareness and encourage students to adopt agriculturally friendly practices from a young age. Alkali, who was represented by the Director of Administration Abubakar Umar Salame also emphasized the importance of being agriculturally…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, led by Executive Secretary Dr. Babagana Kundi-Machina, is gearing up to take the state’s health sector to the next level. Dr Drdi-Machina emphasized the importance of harmonizing the Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for 2025, focusing on key priorities set by the sector at a 5-day workshop in Kano He explained that the workshop aims to build on earlier efforts, where state agencies were tasked with introspection. Aligning with the federal government’s strategic blueprint, Yobe State has identified its unique priorities and developed initiatives for 2025. Dr. Kundi-Machina urged participants…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has commended the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, for the Nigerian Armed Forces’ victories against insecurity. BON Chairman Salihu Dembos, represented by Vice-Chairman High Chief Tony Akiotu, praised the Minister’s efforts during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. A statement issued on Tuesday by Mati Ali PA Media & Publicity to the Hon. Minister said Akiotu noted the significant progress made in combating insurgency and banditry through collaborative efforts between the military and other agencies. He commended the Armed Forces for their sacrifices and…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) says it has 4,989 polling in the units for the October 9th local government election. While 11 political parties are being screened and are to participate in the October 9th local government elections organised by (PLASIEC). The Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Plangji Daniel Cishak, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Jos on Tuesday at the commission on the preparation of the election. According to him, 21,000 ad-hoc staff have been employed for the conduct of the election and urged Journalists to always report accurate information with facts, especially…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina state government said the 2025 proposed budget will contain inputs from various communities. The state Commissioner of Budget and Economic Affairs, Bello Usaini Kagara, said at the 2025 Pre-budget defence by ministries that submission by the communities will implemented by the ministries. Kagara explained that the era for government ministries and departments to prepare the budget based on their submission is gone. He said recently, Governor Dikko Umar Radda conducted the citizen budget and public engagement to generate submissions from various communities in preparing the 2025 budget. He said he will ensure that such…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hajia Hadiza Yaradua said the state record seven cases daily of Gender Based Violence (GBV). Yaradua spoke at the distribution of a starter package for noodle-making business to 6,100 women held at People Square. She said many young girls in the state have become victims of GBV, citing the example of a 12-year-old girl who was recently raped. According to the Commissioner, the ministry, on average, records 40 cases of GBV every month emphasising. “Every day, every week, we receive cases of GBV, and the figure is on the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos As Plateau State prepares for local government polls tomorrow, Hon. Isyaku Inuwa Dananacha, President of the Caretaker Committee, Jasawa Community Development Association, urges eligible voters to exercise their civic duty. He emphasizes the importance of local government elections, now more crucial with autonomy in place, allowing grassroots communities to directly benefit from democracy. While calling for the election of reliable, competent, and honest leaders and commended Governor Caleb Muftwang’s commitment to free and fair elections. He further urged voters to remain resolute, peaceful and orderly. He also urges PLASIEC to ensure the timely distribution of election…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has established an Economic Advisory Council to create a comprehensive economic roadmap for the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu inaugurated the council on Sunday, expressing concerns about the state’s lack of economic data and poor tax collection. Governor Aliyu emphasized that his administration has been addressing debts inherited from the previous administration since taking office. He urged the council to provide practical solutions to these challenges, leveraging their expertise in finance, commerce, and industry to align with his administration’s strategic agenda. In his remarks, the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council, Alhaji…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja About 225 Nigerian youths have graduated from the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG). The School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) is an unconventional school designed to attract, develop and produce a new generation of political leaders who will listen and serve the new class of citizens who know their rights. The 2024 graduation ceremony with the theme: “People, Politics, Policies and the Power of Words” took place over the weekend at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. Delivering her keynote address, world-renowned and multiple global award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie urged the graduates to…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Less than 48 hours to the local government elections in Plateau State, the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and leader of the party in the state, Simon Bako Lalong, has re-echoed the optimism of the APC in emerging victorious. He arrived his Southern Zone Senatorial District base on Monday 7th October began his engagement with the electorate in QuanPan Local Government where he presented flags to the councillorship candidates of the APC. He told the people to vote the APC which has proven time and again that it is a party that cares for the…