Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying a strong financial framework aimed at building a one-trillion-dollar economy for the prosperity of Nigerians. Governor Mutfwang made this commendation on Tuesday during the public presentation of two books authored by Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was held at the auditorium of the National Open University, Abuja. The books, titled “African Economic Community and the Challenges of Integration” and “Revenue Sharing and Resource Allocation in Nigeria: Contemporary Issues from 1954–2007,” explore the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Members of opposition political parties and youth organisations staged a peaceful protest rally in Sokoto, demanding the immediate removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, from office. The aggrieved protesters, mostly youths, both male and female drawn from various opposition political platforms, alongside some members of the NURTW, the Association of Commercial Tricycle Operators, and motorcyclists, besieged the INEC office. The protesters, under a coalition comprising members of the LP, PDP, ADC, NNPP, among others, marched from the Federal Secretariat along Kaduna Road to the INEC office on Tangaza…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calaba The Cross River State Government has said it has identified and isolated 10 persons who interacted with a Chinese national who came to Nigeria, particularly Cross River State, with COVID-19. Speaking to journalists in Calabar, the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Inyang Ekpenyong, said they were identified through contact tracing carried out by health officials. Dr. Ekpenyong said her team visited the Chinese national’s workplace in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. She added that the Chinese national is now responding to treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). “We’ve restricted their movements…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University chapter (ASUU-SSU) and the Shehu Shagari University of Education chapter (ASUU-SSUES) have appealed to the Sokoto State Government to address critical issues affecting the welfare of their members to ensure the smooth operation of the two universities. The unions’ chairpersons, Bello Musa and Shamsu Kabiru, made the appeal while briefing newsmen at a joint press conference held at Sokoto State University on Wednesday. They noted that the issues have persisted for some time despite a series of reminders sent to the offices of the Vice-Chancellors of…
By John Bassey, Kebbi His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), Executive Governor of Kebbi State, has been honoured with the Nurses-Friendly Governor’s Award by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The award was presented on Tuesday during the inaugural West Africa Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF), held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The West Africa region comprises 54 countries, and the conference brought together nursing and midwifery professionals from across the sub-region, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, among others. The award recognises governors who have…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, has called on the Federal Government to hasten the completion of the Jare Earth Dam in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Dabai, who represents Danja/Bakori Federal Constituency, said the contractors handling the project have abandoned it for many years. While presenting a motion on the floor of the House, Dabai expressed concern over the non-completion of the project, describing it as a serious challenge to the people of Bakori Local Government Area. “Construction of the earth dam was awarded at the cost…
By: Adamu S. Ladan, FCAI In an era where public office often builds invisible barriers between leaders and the people, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa stands out as a refreshing example of humility in high office. Even at the peak of his ministerial responsibilities, he maintained a quiet simplicity that reflected both character and conviction. A consummate professional, Arc. Dangiwa’s career reflects a seamless blend of experience across both the private and public sectors. While his technical competence is widely acknowledged, it is his personal disposition that leaves a deeper and more lasting impression. He chose a path defined not by…
From Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has constituted a 12-member committee to screen Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo as the nominated Deputy Governor of the state. The committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, is expected to submit its report on Monday. The development follows the transmission of Garo’s name to the Assembly by the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for screening and confirmation. It will be recalled that the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, resigned from office, creating a vacancy. The position became vacant following his voluntary resignation…
By Shafi’u Yahaya A House of Representatives aspirant for Mallam Madori/Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Hon. Umar Saidu Jambola Yanleman, has commended the administration of Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi for what he described as remarkable achievements across the state. Jambola, a close associate of the governor, stated that within three years, the Danmodi-led administration has recorded significant progress in key sectors, particularly education, infrastructure, and healthcare. According to him, the education sector has witnessed notable improvements, including the establishment of about three federal government higher institutions in the state, which he described as clear dividends of the present administration.…
By Usman Usman Garba In a renewed effort to reposition and sustain its operations, the management of The Triumph Publishing Company Limited, Kano, has paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, seeking continued support to strengthen the organization’s independence and efficiency. The delegation was led by the Acting Managing Director of the company, Malam Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi, who said the visit was part of ongoing initiatives to ensure that the newspaper remains vibrant and continues to serve its wide readership across the country. Addressing the SSG, Malam Abdullahi expressed appreciation for…