‘We are winning war on banditry,’ Gov. Lawal tells World Bank as he requests mission to Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal has informed the World Bank that his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry in Zamfara State. The governor was on an official visit to the World Bank office in Abuja on Friday. A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the meeting focused on…
Gov. Yusuf Procures 10 Heavy-Duty Refuse Evacuation Trucks to Boost Environmental Sanitation
In a significant move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 new heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and 3 payloader excavators. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. The new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and…
A’Ibom to Host Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival
… Gov Eno Assures Quality Hosting Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, and its management that the State is willing and ready to ensure quality hosting of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports…
Gov. Yusuf disburses N400 million to 10 Community Interest Groups in Kano
As the state sets to boost food security through Agricultural Value Chain development Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed 400 million naira to 10 community interest groups of young generation to engage in Agribusinesses to boost food security not only of the state but Nigeria at large. This was contained in a…
Gov. Idris’ incessant travelling is for the good of the state – Commissioner
Hon. Yakubu Ahmed-BK, Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture has said that the incessant travelling by His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris was not for personal aggrandisement but for the good of the entire state. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the commissioner said the governor embarked on several journeys to bring positive…
Africa in The Post-Idea World, by Vice President Kashim Shettima. GCON
Being the speech of His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Dr. Kayode Fayemi Commemorative Symposium and Launch of the Amandla Policy and Leadership Institute, with the theme “Renewing the Pan-African Ideal for the Changing Times: The Policy and Leadership Challenges and Opportunities,” at the Congress…
NCDC records 24,846 confirmed diphtheria cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the country continues to grapple with a diphtheria outbreak. NCDC, via its official website on Saturday, reported that a total of 41,336 suspected diphtheria cases had been recorded across 36 states and the FCT. The cases were reported from 350 local government areas between…
Governor Adeleke Eulogises Judiciary, Describes Bar and Bench as “Harbinger of Hope”
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has eulogised the contributions of judiciary to the protection of personal liberties and sustenance 9f democracy, describing the bar and the bench as “harbinger of hope” Speaking at the hosting of three new judges at Ibadan on Saturday, Governor Adeleke noted that the judiciary is “a beacon of hope…
Governor Adeleke Celebrates Orangun Of Ila, Oba Oyedotun, On His Birthday
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated the Orangun of Ila, HRM Oba Adbulwahab Oyedotun, Bibire I, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, praising his pivotal role in the promotion of Yoruba’s heritage and culture. Governor Adeleke noted his admiration for Oba Oyedotun’s inclusive approach to rulership, which has united…