From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has organised a statewide grassroots consultation to gather citizens’ inputs for the proposed 2026 budget. The initiative, tagged “Needs Assessment and Citizen Collection”, was conducted simultaneously in 361 wards across the 34 local government areas of the state. The meetings brought together community and traditional rulers, youth groups, women associations, religious leaders, politicians, and top government officials to identify priority needs for inclusion in the upcoming budget. Speaking at the Gwajo-Gwajo ward meeting in Mai’adua Local Government Area, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Yau Umar Gwajo-Gwajo, commended…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate dismissal of two Senior Special Assistants following findings from investigative committees probing separate cases of misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim. According to the statement, the governor “approved the dismissal of Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilization, after a Special Investigative Committee indicted him as the mastermind of the bail of a dangerous drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.” The statement added that Sharada’s “culpability in the controversial…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment and with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a revised National Employment Policy (NEP) to tackle Nigeria’s employment challenges. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, who unveiled the policy in Abuja, described it as central to lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty. The minister said the revised policy offers bold, inclusive, and future-ready solutions aimed at creating a labour market that delivers inclusive growth, equity, productivity, and sustainability for all Nigerians. Dingyadi explained that the revision was necessitated by Nigeria’s…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, Sokoto, Mr. Gyogon A. Grimah, has assured that the police in his zone will not fail in their supervisory duties, pledging to motivate officers in the field to excel in the fight against insecurity. Zone 10 comprises the Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara State police commands. “I won’t claim that insecurity is waning or has ended, especially in our zone, given the numerous incidents we’ve witnessed,” Grimah said. “Even when incidents don’t occur in the cities, negative developments in the outskirts still concern us. The loss of one life…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced a five-day intensive training on programme-based budgeting to replace the state’s traditional budgeting system. The workshop, holding at Jamvaley Hotel and Resort in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, aims to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in public spending. Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his “unwavering support” in moving the state to the next level. He also commended UNICEF for its continuous partnership in the state’s development.…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mourned the killing of Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter with the state’s Ministry of History and Culture, and ordered security agencies to launch a manhunt for his killers. Gentle died from injuries sustained in a recent attack by suspected hoodlums. In a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent death had cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community. “The news of the death of Malam Sadiq…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Federal Ministry of Education has commended the Yobe State Government for its achievements in basic education delivery. In a statement by Mamman Muhammad, Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the commendation was contained in a special letter personally signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and conveyed to the governor. “I write to convey the commendation of Your Excellency’s unwavering commitment to advancing the basic education sector in Yobe State. Your proactive approach is exemplary and reflects a sustained prioritisation of foundational education as a catalyst for development,”…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank through the IMPACT project — Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services — has committed over ₦24 billion to upgrade primary healthcare centres across all 44 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Takai Local Government Area on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the intervention aims to strengthen access to quality maternal and child healthcare services at the grassroots. “This collaboration with the World Bank under the IMPACT project demonstrates Governor…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has entered into a partnership with its Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society to enhance service delivery and improve staff welfare. The collaboration was formalised on August 4 with the groundbreaking ceremony for the cooperative’s new secretariat on the university campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shedrack Best, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Associate Prof. Keziah Ayuba, congratulated the cooperative for embarking on projects that directly benefit members. “We look forward to improved cooperation between the cooperative society and the university management to enhance service delivery and the welfare of staff,” he said, pledging…
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;…