Dealer Diverts Church Cement Worth N6.14 million In Taraba  

Community leaders from Shagogo in Donga local government council of Taraba State, have accused the Taaba State Police Command of aiding a fraudulent cement dealer who allegedly embezzled N6.14 million. The money is meant for 900 bags of cement ordered by the community on January 14, 2025, at the rate of N8,000 per bag. The cement, as made known by the community, was intended for church construction projects, however, upon the truck’s arrival in Donga,...

Kano Bridge Crash: 23 Persons Died, 48 Sustained Injuries-FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector command has confirmed that 23 persons died in the accident that occurred under the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, Hotoro, on Friday. The accident, according to the FRSC, involved a DAF model trailer carrying both goods and passengers. It stated that preliminary investigation shows that overspeeding coupled with dangerous driving led to the driver losing control of the vehicle under the bridge. “Casualty reports...

Border Dispute: Adamawa State Gov’t Proposes “give and take” Agreement

The Adamawa State Government has proposed a “give and take” agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon as a measure to resolve the lingering border demarcation problem between the two countries. Stakeholders include traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of security agencies, and Adamawa State government officials from four border local government areas in Adamawa state, including Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and South Mubi held a meeting in Mubi to discuss a proposed diplomatic solution to the border demarcation...

Adamawa State: Tol Huba Receives Staff of Office Amidst Cheers

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a colorful ceremony, presented the staff of office to the newly appointed First Tol Huba, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako, marking the culmination of over 120 years of struggle. Speaking at the event held in Hong Local Government Area, Governor Fintiri charged the new Tol Huba to see himself as a leader for all, urging him to ensure inclusivity and fairness in his reign. The governor said the creation...

Collapses Of Textile Industries In Kano, Kaduna Account For Over 500K Jobs Loss

The collapse of the once-thriving textile industries in Kano and Kaduna states that leads to the loss of over 500,000 jobs has become a serious concern to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas. Abbas who was speaking at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North West Development Commission (NWDC) at the National Assembly complex yesterday, described the decline as a significant economic setback for Northern Nigeria. “The textile industry...

2,000 Disengaged Workers In Abia Begs For Reinstatement 

Two thousand workers disengaged fromAbia State Local Government Service Commission during the administration of ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in 2019, have appealed to Governor Alex Otti to reconsider their plight and reinstate them. The spokesperson of the disengaged workers, Chike Nna, who made the appeal in Umuahia on Wednesday said they were employed through the standard civil service procedure, having left their previous jobs to apply for the advertised positions. He appealed to the present administration...

Ramadan: Sokoto State To Feed Destitute At Designated Centres

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu says the government is set to create additional Ramadan feeding centres for the destitute across the state during the forthcoming Ramadan fast. Governor Aliyu disclosed this while commissioning the remodeled Ruggar Wauru Jumu’at Mosque in the state, explaining that his administration had so far renovated and constructed several mosques and Islamiyya schools. He said: “Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding program in the state....

UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Cases of Polio

Kano State governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has declared that his administration is determined to eradicate polio by June 2025. Abba stated this while opening an orientation training organized by the state Ministry of Health for health personnel, 44 local government chairmen, and Kano Emirate in Kaduna. The governor, represented by his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, noted that the challenge of tackling the health issues is a task the government of Kano will pursue to its...

Gov Fintiri Re-echoed Ban On Illegal Mining, Cutting Of Trees For Charcoal

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has restated that the ban on cutting trees for charcoal production and illegal mining is still firmly in place. The Governor re-echoed the ban on Saturday in Gombi, in the Gombi local government area of the state, while presenting the 3rd Class Staff of Office to the newly Kumu One of Gombi Chiefdom, His Royal Majesty, Aggrey Bechour Ali. He directed traditional rulers and security agencies to ensure that those...

MDCAN Hails FG For Review of Retirement Age Of Doctor, Others

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving an increment in the retirement age for medical consultants from 65 to 70 years and other core skilled/clinical healthcare workers. Prof. Mohammad Aminu, MDCAN President made the position of the Association while speaking with journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital. According to him, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who played the critical...

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