By Shafiu Yahaya The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Local Government Matters, Hon. Bashir Abubakar Yaro Galadima, has called on the Kumbotso Local Government Council to give utmost priority to legacy and grassroots-oriented projects that will improve the living standards of the people and ensure sustainable development at the local level. Hon. Galadima made the call during an inspection visit to assess the progress of the N300 million project fund released by the state government to the 44 Local Government Areas for the execution of developmental projects. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer,…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The workshop organized by the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) for its Public Relations Officers in the Capital City of Kano rounded with a resounding call on officers to embrace professionalism, resilience, and innovation in projecting the Service’s image and building stronger trust with stakeholders. The five-day workshop, which brought together Public Relations Officers, communication experts, and seasoned resource persons also focused on strengthening communication strategies, improving institutional transparency, and aligning PR functions with the Service’s modernisation drive. In a statement issued in Abuja said the workshop further provided a platform for knowledge sharing between officers, academics, and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa state command in it’s third quarter score card has arrested 72 suspects 22 culpable homicide tops the list followed by rape and sexual offences with 18 cases. Briefing Journalists in Yola Adamawa state, the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris during the occasion of the third quarter, July-September 2025 saying is aimed at “Showcasing our achievements and successes for the third quarter of the year 2025 starting from July and September respectively”. He said, “this is to review, evaluate and engage in a crucial dialogue with the Senior officers, HODs and DPOs on matters central…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja In a significant move to alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods, the Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria launched a cash transfer program for the less privileged in the state. The flag off ceremony, held at the Glass House, Government House Lokoja, was attended by distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and members of the press. The State Coordinator of Kogi State Social Investment Program Agency (KOSSIPA), Hajia Aishat Oyiza Omade, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for their gesture of empowering the less privileged…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, has conferred the traditional title of Gamzakin Gusau on a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and politician, Alhaji Tahamir Hamza Gusau, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the emirate and Zamfara State. At the colourful turbaning ceremony held in Gusau, the Emir commended the honouree for his commitment to community service, noting that the conferment symbolised appreciation for his efforts in empowering people and supporting the emirate’s progress. Responding, the newly installed Gamzakin Gusau expressed gratitude to God and to the Emir for the honour, pledging to…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has taken new steps to strengthen accountability and transparency at the grassroots by training 361 elected councillors on anti-corruption practices and due process in local governance. The capacity-building programme, the first of its kind in the state, was organised by the Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) following the government’s decision to grant full financial autonomy to local councils. Speaking at the opening session, the Commission’s Chairman, Justice Lawal Garba Abdulkadir (rtd), urged the councillors to ensure that public resources and community projects are delivered transparently and in line…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has released N5.6bn to settle severance and gratuity entitlements owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between 2018 and 2020 under the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The payment, which also covered accommodation and leave allowances, was announced in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to him, the disbursement represented the second batch of inherited liabilities, following an earlier N1.8bn payment to 903 former councillors in May 2025. Speaking during the ceremony at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Yusuf explained that his…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East Development Commission has inspected ongoing and completed projects across Yobe State as part of efforts to rebuild communities affected by insurgency. Speaking during the tour of Karasuwa, Nguru, and Machina, the NEDC Yobe State Coordinator, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Abbas, said the exercise was to ensure quality delivery of projects under the 2022 North East Stabilisation and Development Masterplan. Projects inspected included perimeter wall fencing and a gatehouse at the School of Midwifery, Federal Medical Centre, Nguru; a sickbay and female hostel at the School of Midwifery, Nguru; and blocks of classrooms at…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, theft, and unlawful possession of firearms across the state, parading nine of them before journalists on Thursday. The state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel O. Adesina, disclosed this at the command’s headquarters in Jos, noting that the arrests were part of efforts to curb rising crime, especially during the “ember months.” Adesina said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a 20-year-old suspected kidnapper, Auwal Mohammed of Bauchi State, on August 3 around Mazah community, Jos North. Items recovered from him included…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overcoming the challenge of zero-dose children while commending the efforts of the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) project for its contributions to immunization in the state. Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, gave the assurance when members of the ZDLH Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunization Budget Accountability paid him an advocacy visit in his office. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the deputy governor said his administration was determined to strengthen routine immunization systems and ensure that delays in the release…