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…