From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has raised the alarm over the influx of more than 400 motorcycles into the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, describing the development as a violation of existing laws banning motorcycles within the Greater Jos Master Plan. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Davou Jatau Gyang, said the government had issued a 72-hour ultimatum for all motorcycle operators to vacate the restricted areas. According to him, the directive followed credible intelligence indicating a surge in the number of motorcycles plying roads within the metropolis, sparking concerns over public safety and the…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has unveiled new operational guidelines for the establishment and management of private and community schools across the state. The ten-page document was presented on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The guidelines aim to coordinate and supervise the activities of 527 private schools and 300 community schools operating in the state. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Zainab Musa Musawa, said the guidelines were developed to strengthen the operations of private and community schools, as well as…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has advised residents to ensure animals meant for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival are healthy and certified fit for consumption. The warning, issued through the state Ministry of Health, aims to safeguard public health and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. A statement on Tuesday by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, quoted the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, as stressing the importance of buying and slaughtering only healthy animals. Dr. Yusuf warned that diseases in animals could be transmitted to humans, especially when meat is not…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has expressed readiness to deepen its partnership with the European Union (EU) in the areas of education, renewable energy, and other sectors critical to human development. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stated this on Wednesday when he received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, at the Government House in Kano. A statement on Wednesday the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted Yusuf as appreciating the EU for selecting Kano as the host of the first-ever Study in Europe Fair on the African continent. He described the gesture as…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has appealed to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to investigate the site of Sunday’s fatal road crash that claimed the⁸ lives of 22 athletes, describing the area as a long-standing death trap that has continued to claim lives for years. The government’s appealed was made on Monday by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf while receiving top officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to the Government House in Kano, who came for a condolence visit. The Deputy Governor said the administration is…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Sunday, led a special delegation on a condolence visit to the families of victims who tragically lost their lives in a recent car accident. The victims, who were returning from a sporting event held in Ogun State, had represented Kano during the inter-state tournament. The fatal accident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed several lives and plunged their families into mourning. In response, the Deputy Governor visited the affected local government areas of Nasarawa, Minjibir, and Gwale to express the government’s sympathy and support. During the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Communities across the Northwest region have expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of military troops involved in Operation Fasan Yamma, applauding their ongoing fight against bandits and criminal elements. Residents from Sokoto, Zamfara, and Katsina states noted that the military’s operations are yielding tangible results, allowing people to resume their daily activities and businesses without the constant fear of attacks. During a two-day tour from May 27 to 28 organized by Defence Correspondents at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, locals confirmed that security has significantly improved. Towns and villages are witnessing a return to normalcy, with…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a genuinely transformative infrastructure project that embodies the vision and aspirations of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday, Governor Otu joined President Tinubu and fellow governors from Borno, Bayelsa, Lagos, Edo, Ogun, and Imo States, along with other dignitaries, for the formal launch of Phase One, Section One of the highly anticipated coastal highway. The inaugurated 30-kilometer, six-lane expressway segment is expected to significantly improve transportation, boost regional trade,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kano State following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 22 young athletes returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The condolence message was issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Kaulaha, and made available to newsmen. Governor Radda described the incident as a devastating blow to Nigeria’s sporting community and a painful loss that has plunged the nation into mourning. “The news of this tragic accident has deeply…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic road accident involving Kano’s contingent returning from the National Sports Festival. The devastating accident, which occurred along the Kano–Zaria expressway, claimed 22 lives—most of them young athletes—and left several others seriously injured. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor declared Monday, 2nd June 2025, a public holiday to allow citizens to mourn and sympathize with the bereaved families. “On behalf of the Government…