The Delta State Government, on Wednesday, swore in 11 new permanent secretaries to fill vacancies in the state civil service following the retirement of senior officials. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, was attended by top government officials, civil servants, and political appointees across the state. Those sworn in as permanent secretaries include Dr Yinkore A. Paul, Dr Okwunze A.C, Amadubogha Peters, Nkenchor O.O., Akambe O.H., Engr Solomon Aghagba, Ogbugo Victor Chike, Ighoyota M. Rocky, Itawansa Augustine A., Onobraekpeyan O. Edwin, and Nkemachor Lucky, among others. NELFUND to Pay Outstanding Allowances, Include Postgraduates in New…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two women and a 35-year-old fish seller over an alleged attempt to engage in immoral acts in Kano. The director of public enlightenment of the state Hisbah Board, Auwalu Sheshe, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during an operation carried out at the Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara Housing Estate, popularly known as the Bandirawo Housing Estate, located along the Daura Road. Scholars Call for Increased Gov’t Support for Hisbah in Kano “During the raid, which was conducted under the leadership…
Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the UNICEF, has officially flagged off the implementation of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services in Health and Education (CRIBS) Project across five local government areas of the state. The project, which will run until December 2026, is a multi-partner intervention involving UNICEF, the Gombe State Ministry of Health, the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and RUWASSA. £19m UK-UNICEF CRIBS Initiative Delivers Climate-Resilient Facilities in Kano It is designed to deliver climate-resilient infrastructure in selected schools and primary healthcare facilities across…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8 billion money laundering case. Mamman, who was absent during Wednesday’s proceedings, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering involving N33,804,830,503.73 linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Projects. Justice Omotosho had earlier convicted the former minister on all 12 counts before adjourning the matter for sentencing. Court Revokes Saleh Mamman’s Bail, Orders Arrest Over Alleged N31bn Fraud One of the charges stated that Mamman, while…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s economic, cultural and tourism potential through a comprehensive national compendium documenting opportunities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister stated this while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Press Council led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Dili Ezughah, during a courtesy visit to Radio House, Abuja, ahead of the official launch of the publication scheduled for June 17, 2026, at the Presidential Villa. Kebbi Injects ₦4bn into Economy to Accelerate Dev Projects Speaking during the meeting, Idris…
The National Blood Service Agency NBSA, has joined the global community in commemorating International Nurses Week, recognising the dedication, compassion and invaluable contributions of nurses serving across the Agency and its operational centres nationwide. The Agency acknowledged the critical role nurses play in strengthening healthcare delivery through donor care, blood collection, counselling, patient support, health education, emergency response and the promotion of safe blood services. Nigerian Nurses Embark on Strike, Blame FG for Inaction Speaking during the celebration, officials of the Agency commended the nurses for their professionalism, resilience and commitment to saving lives through quality healthcare service delivery. The…
The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority KADSSEB, Dr. Suwaiba Shehu Ibrahim, has held a strategic partnership meeting with the Reaching Out-of-School Children Project aimed at strengthening collaboration and expanding support for post-basic education in Kaduna State. The meeting focused on widening educational opportunities for young people through more flexible learning pathways, including non-formal education options for learners interested in vocational, technical and entrepreneurial skills development. Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Suwaiba emphasized the importance of post-basic education as a vital link between foundational learning and higher education, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and future employment opportunities. She…
Nafisa Murtala The Kano State Government has intensified the implementation of the Task Shifting and Task Sharing (TSTS) policy across primary and secondary healthcare facilities to improve healthcare delivery and reduce maternal mortality, particularly in rural communities. The Director General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB), Salisu Shehu, disclosed this during a meeting on the adaptation of the TSTS Policy on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health/Family Planning (MNCH/FP) organised by KanSLAM. 1,096 Health Workers Deployed as KNSG, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against Maternal, Child Deaths Professor Shehu explained that the policy, which is nationally approved and domesticated by…
Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commenced a three-day capacity-building programme for Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers in Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development across the country. The training programme, sponsored by Olympic Solidarity, is taking place at Government Girls College (GGC), Dala, Kano, with over 100 PHE teachers participating from different parts of the state. Thrills as Katsina, Taraba Win Inter-Schools B/ball Tournament in Kano The initiative follows similar successful trainings earlier conducted in Ogun and Plateau States. Participants are being trained…
Lamara Garba Azare There are deaths that bring sorrow, and there are deaths that leave wounds too deep for words to heal. The tragic killing of Honourable Abba Anas Adamu, fondly known as Laushi, belongs to the latter. His gruesome murder after abduction by men of the underworld along the Kaduna–Abuja express road on Wednesday, 6th May 2026, has thrown family, friends, political associates, and the people of Jigawa State into mourning and disbelief. Painfully, Laushi was abducted alongside another respected and innocent gentleman, Ali Gantsa, during the unfortunate incident. What made the tragedy even more heartbreaking was the cruel…
The Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, on Tuesday led the state prosecution team in the continuation of a criminal trial involving allegations of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and culpable homicide arising from a violent incident in Tudun Yola Quarters, Kano. The case came up before Kano State High Court No. 11, presided over by Justice Nasiru Saminu, where the Attorney-General personally appeared alongside senior officials of the Ministry of Justice. Members of the prosecution team included the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Salisu Muhammad Tahir, and the Assistant Deputy Director of…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Guinness Nigeria Plc to sustain strict adherence to regulatory standards in the conduct of its business operations in the country. Olukoyede made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the company led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Girish Sharma, at the EFCC headquarters. He stressed that regulatory compliance remains essential for sustainable business growth, warning that non-compliance often results in greater long-term costs. “I want to thank you for what you stand for. I heard your director talking of…
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the South-West Zonal Engagement of the Ministerial Advocacy Tour on the Cooperative Bank of Nigeria Share Capital Mobilization and the Cooperative Sector Digitalization Drive, as part of efforts to reposition the cooperative system as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. The initiative, led by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security and Supervising Minister of Cooperative Affairs, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, is aimed at strengthening financial inclusion, enterprise development, job creation, poverty reduction, and food security in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s aspiration…
The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has received a delegation from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UKFCDO) on a working visit to the Commission. The UKFCDO team was led by its Head of Green Growth and Private Sector, Dr. Paul Healey, who recently resumed duty in Nigeria. Dr. Healey said the visit was aimed at familiarising himself with the operations of the Commission, reviewing ongoing initiatives, and exploring new areas of partnership between both institutions. He noted that the UKFCDO remains committed to supporting investment flows between Nigeria…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom to improve governance, healthcare, education, and economic development in the state. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the British High Commission in Nigeria to the Government House, Kano. The delegation was led by the Director for Development Cooperation, Cynthia Rowe. Speaking during the meeting, the Deputy Governor said the visit reflects the long-standing relationship between Kano State and the United Kingdom, noting that the partnership has…
The Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency (KASITDA), Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, says the adoption of modern digital technology has become essential in improving government operations and enhancing public service delivery in Kano State. Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari made the statement during a working visit to the Kano State Ministry of Health to discuss strategies for expanding the use of digital technology in healthcare services and administration. According to him, the visit forms part of the implementation of the Kano State Digital Transformation Agenda 2025–2030 introduced by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to modernise…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the safe return of all abducted students of Nasarawa State University. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement, the successful rescue was achieved through the professionalism, resilience and unwavering commitment of security operatives involved in the operation. The command stated that the rescued students have since been reunited with their families and are currently receiving medical attention and other necessary support. The statement further disclosed that following sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated tactical efforts by police operatives and…
Ado Salisu The Director and Principal of Government Girls College (GGC) Dala, Hajia Hauwa Nuhu Wali, has commended the leadership of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) for its commitment to the promotion and development of sporting activities across the country. Hajia Hauwa Wali gave the commendation while receiving executive members of the federation led by its President, Olabisi Joseph, during a courtesy visit to her office in Kano. The visit formed part of activities lined up for a workshop organised by the NSSF in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee with support from Olympic Solidarity. Speaking during the meeting,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described elder statesman and leader of the Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, as a steadfast voice for Nigeria’s unity and the dignity of its citizens. The President made the remarks on Monday in Akure, Ondo State, during activities marking the 100th birthday celebration of Pa Fasoranti. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu praised the elder statesman for dedicating most of his life to the service of justice, democracy, education and advocacy for the underprivileged. According to the President, Pa Fasoranti consistently sacrificed personal comfort to defend the oppressed and speak for the under-represented in society.…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says it will begin an option of “Bring Your Own Device” for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, from 2027. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions on Monday in Abuja. Mr Oloyede said candidates would be allowed to use their personal devices for the examination, but a flash drive would be inserted to prevent malpractice. tiamin rice He explained that the option would be cheaper and easier to manage and would also address complaints from candidates who often report that…