Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended two commissioners due to allegations of material diversion. Commissioner for Health Moses Ekuma was suspended for three months, while Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori was suspended indefinitely. The suspension came after Governor Nwifuru visited the Ministry of Health’s premises on Saturday night and caught six officials diverting government materials. The governor ordered their immediate arrest and promised full prosecution. The decision to suspend the commissioners was made during the State Executive Council meeting on Monday. The development has sparked conversations about transparency and accountability in the state’s leadership …
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Sports entrepreneur and former Gombe United FC Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has said only administrators with skeletons in sports can afford to bar stakeholders from expressing their views on sports development in Nigeria. In a chat with journalists recently, Gara-Gombe noted that on several occasions, he has been barred from expressing his views over major developments and appointments in Nigeria sports on Radio and Television Stations in Nigeria. “All sports stakeholders and those who appreciate my modest contributions in Nigeria sports, especially trying to always put sports administrators and managers on their toes” I advise them not to worry…
The Kano State Law Reform Commission has earmarked N100 million for the reforms of various laws of the state in 2025. Chairman of the Commission, Justice Lawal Wada Muhammadu made this known shortly after he defended the commission’s 2025 budget before the committee on Judiciary at the state house of Assembly. According to him, many laws in the state are in need of reforms, a project that started earlier in the year but was unfortunately damaged and burned during the August protest in the state. He said the whole work is starting all over again with a total budget of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that there’s no discrepancy between its crude oil production figures and those supplied by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Company (NUPRC). The seeming disparity arose from reports comparing the 1.54 million barrels per day (mbpd) for September cited by the NUPRC with the 1.8mbpd for November cited by the NNPC Ltd. However, NNPC Ltd explained that the difference in periods of coverage in the reports caused the disparity. The NNPC Ltd’s figure was the peak production for October 2024, while the NUPRC’s figure was the average production for September 2024.…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has approved a monthly maintenance allowance of N200,000 for principals of secondary schools across the state. This decision was made during the Sokoto State 2025 citizens budget discussion held on Monday, and it’s aimed at improving the overall maintenance and functionality of secondary schools. The approval followed an appeal by the former deputy governor, Chiso Abdullahi, who emphasized the need for financial support to enable school principals to address immediate maintenance needs. The funds will cover repairs requiring services from carpenters, masons, and other workers. The disbursement of the allowance will commence by January…
Najeeb G. Abdulhamid Over a decade of constant travel has made me intimately familiar with the inner workings of the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). This isn’t just an airport to me—it’s a gateway that embodies the spirit of Kano. Through this article, I seek to celebrate its strengths, spotlight its challenges, and inspire those in power to elevate its standing. My observations come from a place of respect and hope, grounded in the belief that with intentional effort, MAKIA can set the standard for excellence. Let us begin with what MAKIA gets right: Professionalism Across the Workforce From…
Hon. Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, Director General of the National Productivity Centre, recently met with staff members to discuss progress and challenges facing the organization. This meeting marks the second of its kind, with plans to hold such meetings quarterly to address issues and support staff development. Dr. Dan’agundi expressed appreciation for the staff’s cooperation and hard work, acknowledging the new policies and benefits they’ve enjoyed under his leadership. Staff members, in turn, commended Dr. Dan’agundi for his innovative approaches and commitment to their welfare, including the payment of allowances and special care for families of deceased staff members. Dr.…
As the world marks 16 days of activism to eliminate violence against women, Hajiya Mairo Bello, Executive Director of Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP), has emphasized the need for long-term investments in policies, strategies, and resources to protect women. She notes that violence against women and girls remains a pervasive human rights violation worldwide. To address this, Hajiya Mairo advocates for government support and resources, including domesticating gender policies, equal education and job opportunities, vocational training, and entrepreneurship skills to mitigate violence against women. Hajiya Mairo also highlights the importance of an adequate legal framework to reduce domestic violence.…
Dr. Isa Muhammad Inuwa Until when he finally courageously debuted into the limelight of the race in the Nigerian political race, Alhaji Inuwa had earlier been a long time silent achiever, ardent patriot and keen philanthropist of great measure. Typical of a tactful and astute combatant, Inuwa initially chose to build his profile, strategically behind the scene, churning out generous and humanitarian gestures to the poor and the needy in the society. Even though he headed and managed highly lucrative avenues in his career, he wasn’t the braggadocio type of people we witness nowadays in our midst, who take fancy…
WE ARE DISAPPOINTED AT THE BOT OF AREWA CONSULTATIVE FORUM (ACF) FOR SUSPENDING THE FORUM’S EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OVER COMMENT AGAINST TINUBU ANTI – PEOPLE POLICIES The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), is exceptionally disappointed at the BOT Leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), for suspending the Chairman of the National Executive Council Mr. Mamman Mike Osuman, SAN. It has come to our notice that, Mr. Osuman was suspended for criticizing the Tinubu led administration’s anti – citizens’ policies, especially as it affects the innocent people of the North. It is really true that, the TINUBU led administration anti-people’s policies…