From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has destroyed over 70 cows following a suspected case of grass poisoning, a move that reportedly saved hundreds of lives at the Jimeta Modern Abattoir. The State Commissioner for Livestock and Agricultural Development, Salihu Idris, disclosed this to journalists during an inspection tour of the abattoir. He explained that the most affected cattle were identified and destroyed at the scene of the incident in Tappa Jouli, Ribadu area of Fufore Local Government Area. According to him, the swift reaction of the government prevented contaminated meat from entering the food chain, stressing that…
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By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has empowered no fewer than 1,169 youths with practical skills and starter packs under the Katsina State Enterprises Development Agency (KASEDA) in collaboration with the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the People’s Square, the governor congratulated the beneficiaries for their discipline, resilience, and successful completion of the one-year intensive training programme. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to practical empowerment and people-centred economic development. “From the inception of this administration, we made it clear that our focus would be…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, the State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the constitution of a committee to assess the level of damage caused by fire outbreaks at the Old Market and the Sokoto Central Motor Park. This was contained in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, issued on Monday in Sokoto. According to the statement, the committee has the following membership: Barr. Gandi Umar Muhammad, Acting Chairman; the Hon. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Member; Prof. Aminu Salihu Mika’ilu, Member; and Malam Bello Kofa, Member. Others are Malam Nafi’u Dan…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The son of former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Mahdi Aliyu Wamakko, has been turbaned as the Yariman Wamakko in Sokoto State. Others turbaned during the ceremony include Alhaji Sadat Mohammad as Shattiman Wamakko; Alhaji Mika’ilu Bello as Dan Iyan Wamakko; Alhaji Mukhtar Jibrin Wamakko as Mainan Wamakko; Alhaji Muhammad Sani Audu Wamakko as Tafidan Wamakko; and Habibu Dan Galadima as Dan Majen Wamakko. Speaking at the event, Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, urged the newly turbaned district heads to always consult widely before taking…
Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Sakamakon zaman gaggawar da Majalisar Ƙaramar Hukumar Bichi ta yi da Ɗanmajalisar Tarayya mai Wakiltar ƙaramar hukumar, Injiniya Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, dangane da batun ‘yan kasuwa masu ƙorafin jinkirin da aka yi na raba musu shaguna, wanda ya biyo bayan gyara fasalin kasuwar da Ɗanmajalisar Tarayyar na yakin ya yi. Jami’ar Yaɗa Labarai ta yankin Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo, ta rawaito Shagaban karamar hukumar, Alhaji Hamza Sule Maifata ya yi alkawarin cewa, duk wanda yake da rumfa a cikin kasuwar zamanin kafin a sabunta ta, zai samu rumfarsa kafin zaɓe mai zuwa da yardar…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, and made available to news correspondents in Calabar, the Council rejoiced with Yahya, describing him as a distinguished media professional whose commitment to the growth, unity, and integrity of the Union continues to inspire confidence among journalists nationwide. Comrade Bassey noted that at a critical stage…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following his successful screening. The decision followed the consideration and adoption of a report submitted by an ad hoc committee constituted to screen the nominee. The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello, told the House that Garo’s nomination became necessary after the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Bello noted that the screening was conducted in accordance with…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kano State has adopted new guidelines to help married adolescent girls and adolescent mothers return to school, making it the first state in Nigeria to implement such a policy. The Kano State Guidelines on the Re-entry to Education for Married Adolescent Girls and Adolescent Mothers were validated and signed by the state Commissioner for Education during a two-day workshop in Kano. The policy was developed by the state Ministry of Education in collaboration with ACE Charity, with support from Malala Fund and other development partners. According to the statement issued by the Senior Programme Manager, Malama…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to expanding infrastructure and strengthening basic education, as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, commissioned key constituency projects in Dala Local Government Area of the state. The projects commissioned include a newly constructed road linking Yalwa through Dogon Nama to Kaigama and Madigawa, as well as six newly built classroom blocks at Gwauron Dutsen Primary School in Dala. This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor. Governor…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distanced himself, his administration, and the good people of Kano State from the unbecoming conduct of certain youths who displayed innerwear during the recent official visit of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Sunday, said the Governor expressed his disappointment during the Third Special Prayer for Lasting Peace held at the Government House. According to the statement, 4,444 Qur’anic reciters converged to seek divine intervention for the stability and prosperity of the state and the nation.…