From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has introduced a new policy to address the issue of teacher absenteeism in public schools. The state’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) will now deduct a quarter of a percent of the salary of any teacher who is absent from work for 10 or more days in a month. The policy was announced by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Kabir Magaji Gafia, who stated that the decision was made after a meeting with Education Secretaries from all 34 local government areas. “We have resolved that, effective immediately, any teacher who is absent…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Dutsinma in Katsina state, Colonel Abulmumini Aminu (rtd), has announced a plan for the establishment of the military unit at the permanent site of the university. The university, which took off in 2011, cannot move to a permanent site due to insecurity despite the presence of infrastructure. Currently, with 14 faculties,9,000 staff and 25,000 students, the university is using a temporary site. Aminu, who spoke with newsmen, said the discussion has reached the advanced stage with military authority for the establishment of the military unit. “We have…
By Jamilu Ja’afaru PhD In recent months, President Tinubu’s economic reforms have sparked significant debate across the nation. While aimed at revitalizing the economy, these policies have, unfortunately, begun to disproportionately impact the most vulnerable segments of our society—the poor and the middle class. It is crucial to examine not just the numbers and statistics, but the human factor that underpins these economic decisions. Economic policies can often appear beneficial on the surface, promising growth, stability, and prosperity. However, when the social implications are sidelined, the outcomes can be detrimental. As we have witnessed, the very reforms intended to uplift…
…as three women elected chairperson From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar In a resounding victory, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship and 196 councillorship seats in the 2024 Cross River local government elections, held last Saturday. The announcement was made on Sunday by Dr. Ekong Boco, Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), at the commission’s office in Calabar. This election marks a significant milestone as, for the first time, three women have been elected as chairpersons in the local government areas of Ikom, Boki, and Bekwarra. Their election is seen as a…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu presented a proposed budget of N498 billion for the 2025 fiscal year during a session of the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The budget allocates approximately 66% of its total to capital expenditure, amounting to N328 billion, while recurrent expenditure is set at N170 billion. In his address, Governor Otu emphasized the budget’s alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring continuity in key projects that extend beyond the current fiscal cycle. “We have deliberately placed emphasis on SDG 9—Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure; SDG 4—Quality Education; and…
From Musa Kutama, Calabar The local government elections held on Saturday across all eighteen local government areas of Cross River State saw a remarkable turnout of voters, particularly in the Nasarawa community. Our correspondent visited three polling units, where citizens enthusiastically participated in the democratic process despite initial delays in the delivery of election materials. Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe, the chief of the Hausa-Fulani community in Nasarawa, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout. After casting his vote, he highlighted the importance of community involvement in local governance. “I am appealing to whoever wins the election for Calabar Municipal Local Government…
From Danjuma Labiru Bolari, Gombe The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has uncovered a factory in Gombe producing and distributing counterfeit pesticides and herbicides. The illegal operation, allegedly owned by an unidentified individual, was reportedly supplying these fake agricultural chemicals to farmers across several local government areas and neighbouring states, including Adamawa and Taraba. Briefing journalist at the site, Muhammad Alhaji Bukar, the Gombe State Director of SON, described the various counterfeit chemicals and labels discovered. He explained that the products, bearing fake labels and logos to mimic genuine…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has plans to create more Chiefdoms in the state as many communities are long overdue. The governor said that the bill for such effect will be sent to the Adamawa State House of Assembly soonest. Fintiri disclosed this at the Banquet Hall Government House, Yola, during the delegation of the Heba Community from the Hong local government area, which was led by General Haldu Hananiya (Rtd), who paid him a courtesy visit. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri says, “want to assure you that Government will study your request of its…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria has made significant strides in its ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency. In a recent operation, troops successfully arrested a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, in Rumji Village, Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Habu Dogo is a wanted terrorist listed by security agencies in both Nigeria and Niger Republic. In addition to this significant arrest, troops in the South East apprehended seven IPOB/ESN terrorist commanders and operatives, including Dr. Nnamdi Chukwudoze, Chigozie Ezetoha (AKA Chapet), Ngozi Chukwuka, Oyekachi Ohia, Ifeanyi Eze, Augustine Udemba,…
By Usman Usman Garba About 3.6 million children are expected to be immunized against poliomyelitis in the forthcoming 2024 OBR4 campaign kickoffs on Saturday in the state with an official flag-off This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health and the Co-Chair State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, yesterday during a committee meeting at the Africa House, Government House, Kano. Dr Labaran highlighted that the main objective of the meeting is to inform the public and remind stakeholders of the upcoming polio campaign, starting Saturday (tomorrow), for proper and adequate preparedness. The commissioner noted that it…