Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has approved the construction of a major water works in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) to address problems of drinking water. Recall that Bama was overrun by Boko Haram militants in 2014 before it was liberated by the Nigerian military in March, 2015. Zulum announced the approval yesterday when he paid homage to the Shehu of Bama, Dr. Umar Kyari Umar Elkanemi, at his palace in Bama town....

The need for the Kano State Government to expedite action on the establishment of a dedicated Disability Commission has again been stressed. Mohammed Bello, President Kano Civil Society Forum, KCSF made the call at a news conference and noted that establishing the commission was necessary as it would go a long way in safeguarding the rights and enhancing the well-being of people with disabilities in the state. “This critical step is long overdue and indispensable...