By Usman Usman Garba In a significant move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and three payloader excavators. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. The new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and disposal across the state, addressing long-standing challenges in waste management. The machines were officially presented by the Honorable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir Hashim, who emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment. Dr. Hashim…
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…Unveils multi-billion naira projects By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left several others injured. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. During his visit, Governor Yusuf met with the bereaved grave family, offering heartfelt sympathies and announcing that the state government would sponsor the family of the three deceased victims. He also directed the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Erosion has displaced many families and destroyed local wells in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The chairman of the council, Nu’uman Imam Mahammed, told members of the Correspondents’ Chapel that erosion remains a serious threat to the lives of many residents in the area. He lamented that the problem has caused water scarcity, as many wells have been destroyed. “We have a serious problem of erosion. Many families have been displaced and forced to relocate for safety,” he said. Mahammed further stated that the situation is worst in Alairaini village, where several houses…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has pledged to ensure the resumption of daily publication at Triumph Publishing Company as part of efforts to reposition the organization for efficiency and sustainability. The Commissioner made this commitment during his familiarization visit to the company as part of his tour of agencies under the Ministry. Comrade Waiya emphasized the need for modern equipment to enhance the company’s operations, stating that Triumph Publishing must function as a standard newspaper organization with daily production. Recognizing the dedication and professionalism of the staff, the Commissioner…
From Abba Dukawa The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. During plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter from the committee, outlining the conditions that must be met before any state creation request can be approved. According to the letter, the proposals include: North Central: Five submissions North East: Four submissions North West: Five submissions South East: Five submissions South-South: Four submissions South West: Seven submissions Some of the proposed states include Okun, Okura,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has emphasized that the timely release of Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) will help Nigerian farmers make informed decisions, improving agricultural planning and boosting productivity. Speaking at the presentation of the 2025 SCP by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Abuja on Tuesday, Abdullahi highlighted the importance of climate intelligence in achieving food security. The event, themed “The Role of Early Warnings Towards a Climate-Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development,” focused on leveraging early warnings for national development. According to the minister,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Suspected bandits have kidnapped Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with 12 others in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Sources revealed that the abduction took place around midnight on Wednesday. However, no casualties were reported during the attack. Efforts to obtain a statement from the Katsina State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sadig Abubakar, had yet to respond to inquiries at the time of filing this report.
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau A devastating fire outbreak at an Islamiya school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students, leaving 16 others injured. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out late Tuesday night and raged for about three hours before it was brought under control. A resident, Abdulrasaq Bello Kaura, told reporters that the fire was caused by stored sticks, locally known as kara. “It happened at Makarantan Mallam Ghali inside the study hall. There were about 100 students in the building. After evacuating them, everyone was initially thought to…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State has spent N83 million to upgrade its semi-urban water scheme aimed at providing clean water to the community. The Chairman of the council, Usman Nalado, revealed this while receiving members of the Correspondents’ Chapel during a tour of the area. Nalado explained that the water scheme now supplies 50,000 liters of water daily. He also highlighted that the council had provided solar electricity and drilled eight boreholes to support the water supply system. Nalado assured that the council would ensure the maintenance of the scheme and implement security…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna Peace and Unity Forum (KPUF) has come to the defense of Governor Uba Sani, accusing former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of lacking the moral authority to criticize Sani’s administration. In a statement issued yesterday, the group’s Chairman, Dr. David Bege Abraham, criticized El-Rufai’s tenure, alleging that his administration left behind “fraudulent and destructive legacies” that burdened Kaduna State with significant debt. The KPUF’s defense follows El-Rufai’s recent claims that Sani has been engaging in sycophancy and excessively pandering to President Bola Tinubu for personal gain. El-Rufai further alleged that Sani’s strong support for Tinubu is…