Sani Haruna The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to infrastructural development across Nigeria, despite the current economic challenges facing the nation. Goronyo made the commendation on Friday during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Kebbi and Sokoto States, alongside the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi. Umahi Commends Kebbi on Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project He described the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway as one of the most ambitious projects under the Tinubu administration, noting that it will stimulate massive economic growth and business opportunities along its corridor. “The superhighway is…
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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. The move, CAPPA said, offers the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration an opportunity to secure sustainable funding for Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system while addressing the country’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Water Is Not for Sale”: CAPPA Rejects Lagos PPP Concession At a national health-financing dialogue held in Abuja, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed that the government is finalising a draft…
Sani Haruna Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has lauded Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for his unwavering commitment to the actualisation of the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. Umahi, who was accompanied by the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo, gave the commendation during an inspection of the road project at Gulumbe. Kebbi Governor Hails Women as Decisive Force for Election Victory He praised Governor Idris for being a “key playmaker” in the project’s success from flag-off to its current stage, noting his contributions to agricultural growth, infrastructure development, and the welfare of Kebbi citizens. The Minister…
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has commended the large-scale Investments in local building materials in Nigeria, saying it gives a boost to the federal government’s building materials manufacturing hubs initiative in the six geo-political zones of the country. Ata made the commendation during his visit to Lagos and Ogun States’ industrial areas over the weekend. Ministry of Housing Partners Local Building Material Manufacturers “The growth of building materials industries is a clear indication that investors have heeded the federal government’s call to invest heavily in Nigeria, and this gesture is yielding fruitful…
Lamara Garba Azare They carried chalk, files, and stethoscopes in their youth. Today, they carry pain, waiting for gratuities that never came. Dr. Ali Pate says their waiting must end, and 2027 could be their dawn. For over a decade, thousands of retired civil servants in Bauchi State have lived with pain and disappointment. Men and women who built schools, manned hospitals, and kept government machinery running have been left without the gratuities that should sustain them in old age. Some have waited since 2012. Many have died waiting. Others are bedridden, unable to afford basic medication. Jigawa State Disburses…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has begun a world record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice. The attempt, which kicked off on Friday, aims to highlight Nigerian culinary culture on the global stage while uniting food lovers around the country’s most famous dish. Stakeholders Advocate Inclusive Opportunities for Children with Special Needs The free event, tagged Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci, kicked off on Friday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.Debt management solutions Baci announced earlier that over 20,000 participants had registered, with fans and celebrities already thronging the venue. Long queues formed outside as attendees…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government KBSG has expressed dismay over what it described as “diabolical campaigns of calumny” allegedly orchestrated by opposition parties to discredit the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi. Kebbi Governor Hails Women as Decisive Force for Election Victory According to the Commissioner, the state government is concerned about recent efforts by opposition elements to portray the Idris-led administration in a negative light, describing such actions as “disheartening, sad, and unfortunate.” He acknowledged that while the opposition has…
Sani Haruna Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, over alleged negligence of duty and disregard for his mandate. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Natasha Moves to Reclaim Senate Seat After 6 Month Suspension According to the statement, Governor Idris directed the Commissioner to provide cogent reasons why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. PDP Condemns Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Pending the…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has described women voters as a formidable political force whose steadfastness and numerical strength remain decisive in determining electoral victory. The governor made the remarks while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) women leaders drawn from all 225 electoral wards of the state during an interactive session in Birnin Kebbi. Kebbi Gov Commends Enabo for Largest Empowerment Programme in State’s History Dr. Idris commended women for their active participation in politics and nation-building, describing them as the vanguard of civic responsibility. He assured the women that his administration remains committed to their welfare…
Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, have returned home to an emotional welcome at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport following a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia. The delicate operation was performed at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Emotional Welcome in Kano as Separated Conjoined Twins Arrive from Saudi The twins, who traveled to Riyadh in October 2023, underwent months of intensive examinations before doctors confirmed that they…