The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sunday died on early hours of Friday during a brief illness at...
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The African Union (AU) has pledged $800,000 fund to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), to strengthen counter terrorism campaign in the Lake Chad Basin. The AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Adeoye Bankole stated this at the inauguration of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum,...
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Wednesday granted permission to former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, to travel to Arjam, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his routine medical check up. The judge granted the leave after hearing a motion filed through, his counsel...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to invest $2 billion in the development of the Lake Chad Basin. AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri. Adesina, represented by Dr. Yaro Balde, Director, AfDB Transition States...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross State Government has flagged off annual secondary school census exercise for primary and post primary institutions operating in the state. Flagging off the programme at the premises of the state ministry of education, Leopard Town Calabar, the state Commissioner for Education, Associate...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Dauda Lawal on Tuesday night commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for sharing intelligence with the Nigerian Armed Forces which led to the seizure of a large cache of arms and ammunition couriered from Niger Republic. The Governor’s commendation...
A Max Air plane belonging to Katsina-born businessman Dahiru Mangal suffered a tyre burst while landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night, causing panic among passengers. All passengers and crew members onboard were, however, safely evacuated without major injuries. An airport source confirmed that...
Justice MaryAnne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to 3rd, 24th April, and 6th May, 2024. Justice Anenih adjourned the case for the continuation of the...
The Nigeria Police Force has filed a notice of discontinuance in the alleged defamation suit filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against Lagos-based legal practitioner and author, Dele Farotimi. Channels Television sighted the notice of discontinuance dated January 29th which was filed pursuant to Section...
Lake Chad Governors’ Forum remains a beacon of hope for regional cooperation, good governance – Buni
Lake Chad Governors’ Forum remains a beacon of hope for regional cooperation, good governance – Buni
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has said that the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) remains a beacon of hope, serving as the cornerstone for strengthening and promoting good governance, cross-border cooperation, dialogue, and coordinated action among the Basin’s eight territories. “ Governor...
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Edema Fuludu , says the pairing of Nigeria with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C of 2025 AFCON does not mean the Super Eagles will have an easy ride. Fuludu issued the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)on Wednesday in...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hasan Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will exceed 30,000 personnel by 2027, marking a significant leap in its manpower demands. Abubakar disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the opening of the NAF Administration Personnel Seminar, with...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hasan Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to national security to make the country safe for all. Abubakar stated this at the opening of the NAF Administration Personnel Seminar, on Wednesday in Abuja. It has...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Government is to spend over ₦4 billion on malaria prevention across its healthcare system in the state. Governor Ahmed Ododo made this known at the launch of a malaria prevention campaign to combat the prevalence of the disease with the distribution...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maidugiri – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development in the Lake Chad Basin, a regional meeting of Traditional Rulers convened from January 27-28, 2025, on the sidelines of the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) scheduled for January...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maidugiri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emerged as the New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year for his outstanding achievements in 2024. Zulum will be honoured alongside seven other governors who will receive awards in education, infrastructure, health, projects, good governance, rural development, and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State entrepreneurs participating in the 6th Expanded National MSME Clinics and Fashion Hub will receive an unconditional grant of N300,000 each to support and enhance their businesses. This was announced by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, during the official opening of the program on...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In keeping to their mission of making lasting impacts on the lives of vulnerable children and women, PLAN International with funding from the European Union have organized a one day town hall advocacy dialogue with stakeholders in the education sector in Sokoto State. The...
Sokoto Govt empowering citizens to become self reliant, useful members of the society – Commissioner
Sokoto Govt empowering citizens to become self reliant, useful members of the society – Commissioner
In this interview with select journalists, Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftain Affairs, Honourable Ibrahim Dadi Adare maintained that, the state is empowering citizens irrespective of political or religious inclinations. He also scored the Ahmed Aliyu led APC government high on delivery of good governance: Excerpt: QUESTION:...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fostering development and unity in Kogi State, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. Mrs. Ododo made this call during an anniversary dinner held at the Government...