Borno State Government Revokes N6.7 billion Township Road Projects

InfrastructureBorno State Government Revokes N6.7 billion Township Road Projects

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 5, 2021

The Borno Government has revoked a N6.7 billion 20km township road project awarded to Messrs Hajaig Construction Nig. Limited in 2012. Briefing newsmen on the development in Maiduguri on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Yerima Saleh, said the decision to revoke the contract was taken during an Executive Council meeting presided by Gov. Babagana Zulum. “We have exhausted all clauses in the agreement on the Bulumkutu road and drainages, and Ramat Polytechnic junction...

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Kano State Government Bans Islamic Cleric From Preaching

NewsPeopleReligionKano State Government Bans Islamic Cleric From Preaching

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 5, 2021

The Kano State government has banned an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabar Nasir Kabara, from preaching in the state for alleged incitement. However, some Muslim faithful have criticized the state government’s decision. Kabara, whose mode of Islamic teachings is considered incendiary by the Kano State government, has come under scrutiny because of his interpretation of some prophetic sayings adjudged as controversial. He is being accused of questioning the authenticity of those prophetic sayings and even denouncing...

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Department of State Services Raises Alarm Over Plot by Groups to Incite Violence in Nigeria

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDepartment of State Services Raises Alarm Over Plot by Groups to Incite Violence in Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 4, 2021

The Department of State Services (DSS) Wednesday raised the alarm over a plot by some groups to incite violence in the country by exploiting some fault lines. The agency some weeks ago raised similar concerns and warned against it. A statement issued by the Spokesman of DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, said the groups planned to incite violence in some parts of the country. The agency warned such groups to desist from such evil plans or...

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Adamawa State Government Bans Use Of Motorcycles In Three LGAs, Defaulter To Pay N100, 000 Fine

Local GovernmentNewsTransportationAdamawa State Government Bans Use Of Motorcycles In Three LGAs, Defaulter To Pay N100, 000 Fine

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 3, 2021

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued an Executive Order banning the use of Tricycles and Motorcycles in Girei, Yola North, and Yola South the three Local Governments of within the hours of 10:00 pm to 5:00 am with effect from 2nd February 2021. The order might not be unconnected with the rising cases of crimes within the state capital and its environs. This is contained in a statement issued by Press Secretary...

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Ensure Peace, Unity Among Muslims and Christians-Butu

NewsEnsure Peace, Unity Among Muslims and Christians-Butu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 2, 2021

Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Butu, Chairman Muslim Council Yola North local government chapter has charged standing committees of the council for Rumde ward to ensure unity and peace among Muslims and Christians. He gave the charge while inaugurating the members at Rumde primary and secondary School Jimeta, tasked them to discharge their duties with fair or favour. The standing committees are those on Security, Marriage, Education, Publicity, and Drugs abuse among others. “You should assist the...

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Federal Government Extends Sim Integration Exercise

National SecurityNigeriaTelecommunicationFederal Government Extends Sim Integration Exercise

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 2, 2021

The Federal Government has extended the deadline of the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise to April 6, 2021. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, announced this during the meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on NIN-SIM registration. In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde​​​, Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, and Mr. Kayode Adegoke​​, the Head, Corporate Communications of Nigeria...

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Kano Inaugurates COVID-19 Special Marshals

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaKano Inaugurates COVID-19 Special Marshals

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 1, 2021

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje governor of Kano state has inaugurated COVID-19 Marshals in its continued efforts to fight COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The marshals, numbering 2,000, comprising 1,000 Hisbah officials and 1,000 health workers have been engaged to assist security agents in enforcement and persuasion of strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Speaking during the formal inauguration of the marshals, held at the Government House Sunday, Ganduje said COVID-19 is back; therefore the state government...

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Nasarawa State Records 170 Cases of Leprosy Disease In Three Years

HealthNewsWellnessNasarawa State Records 170 Cases of Leprosy Disease In Three Years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 1, 2021

The Acting Medical Director of Leprosy Colony at the ERCC Medical Centre, Alushi Village in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area Mr. Dauda Kaze said Nasarawa State government has recorded no fewer than 170 cases of leprosy disease. Kaze stated this on Sunday as the state marked this year’s World Leprosy Day, added that patients could not be treated due to the non-availability of the needed drugs. “Between 2019 and last year, the hospital, which is...

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Land Acquisition: NALDA Recovers 700 Hectares, Received Donation Of 5,000 Hectares Of Land In Adamawa

AgricultureBusinessNewsNigeriaLand Acquisition: NALDA Recovers 700 Hectares, Received Donation Of 5,000 Hectares Of Land In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 1, 2021

The National Land Agricultural Development Authority (NALDA) has recovered its land measuring 700 hectares in Sugu of Ganye local government area, while the Adamawa Emirate Council donated another 5,000 Hectares of Land situated at DuIo Bwatiye in Ribadu district of Fufore local government for usage as wet and dry season farming activities. Dr. Paul Ikonne, Executive Secretary of the Authority who visited the lands and interacted with farmers said 30, 000 thousand young graduates will...

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Human And Infrastructure Led To Enhanced Academic Activities in the Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola-Rector

EducationInfrastructureNigeriaHuman And Infrastructure Led To Enhanced Academic Activities in the Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola-Rector

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 1, 2021

Prof Ibrahim Umar, Rector, Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola says the improvement in terms of human and infrastructure has led to enhanced academic activities in the three campuses of the school. The Rector was speaking during a media briefing on achievements since he assumed duty held at the conference Hall Yola main campus of the Polytechnic, Yola. Umar enumerated some of the projects executed with internally generated revenue as well as Tertiary Education Trust TETfund intervention...

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