By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi kebbi. What happened in Kebbi State ministry of finance is not an error, it is theft Teachers salaries were illegally tampered with by the Min ofistry of Finance and its cronies without approval, without notice, and without shame. This is not administration, this is robbery dressed in government uniform. Hamza Aliyu said As long as the Accountant General and the Finance Commission remain, illegal acts will continue.” Abubakar Hassan also said that kebbi governor has been doing great things but the people around him are the problem of the state, He is right. These individuals have…
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By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi kebbi. The Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness, Mohammad Sanusi Mikailu Sami Gomo III, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Garkuwa zuru at presidental Hall Birnin Kebbi, where he lauded the administration’s ongoing developmental projects, particularly in Zuru Emirate . The Emir specifically hailed the construction of key road networks that have boosted connectivity, commerce, and the well being of residents. He described the projects as a testament to the Governor’s inclusive governance agenda. Responding, Governor Idris reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring even distribution of infrastructure,…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi, Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has ordered the suspension of all mining activities in Yauri following a violent clash at the Mararabar Yauri mining site that claimed a life and left properties destroyed. He vowed to sanitize the sector, insisting that Kebbi youths must be meaningfully engaged in artisanal mining and protected from exploitation. The Governor, who spoke during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi, on Thursday, decried the activities of illegal foreign miners whom he accused of intimidating host communities while exploiting the state’s vast mineral resources.…
Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, has swearing-in of a new Grand Khadi, five Special Advisers, a Permanent Member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and thirteen Permanent Secretaries. The ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Damaturu, was well-attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries. Governor Buni expressed confidence in the capacity, qualifications, and track records of the new appointees, describing them as “valuable assets to the government and people of Yobe State.” He stressed that their appointments were carefully considered to deepen governance and strengthen the bond between…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Police Command has celebrated the retirement of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ladi Haruna Maidawa, applauding her decades of service to humanity and her pioneering role in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. At a colorful sendforth ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani represented by the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), DCP Ishaq Isma’il Salihu described CSP Ladi as a dedicated, disciplined, and firm officer whose contributions left a lasting mark on the command. He prayed for God’s blessings in…
The Kwara State Government has stepped up collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners to tackle infectious diseases, holding a one-day summit aimed at eliminating HIV, viral hepatitis, syphilis, and malaria. The event, organized in partnership with the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs Control Program (NASCP) and Trinity Healthcare Foundation, provided what officials described as a vital platform to design practical solutions and strengthen partnerships for improved health outcomes. In a statement signed by Saad Hamdalat, Press Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, said the summit was themed “Synergising Efforts to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the former First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at the Kaduna residence of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. The visit, which held behind closed doors, was part of the President’s ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening personal and political ties with past leaders and their families. Although details of their discussions were not made public, sources close to the meeting said it centered on national unity, women’s empowerment, and sustaining the legacy of the Buhari administration. Hajia Aisha Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s First Lady from 2015 to 2023, has…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for responsible and gender-sensitive media reporting as a vital tool in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. She made the call in Maiduguri on September 17 while serving as Special Guest of Honour at the third-quarter Media Stakeholders’ Seminar themed Consolidating Media Military Synergy for Sustainable Peace in Nigeria organized by the Defence Headquarters. In her address, the NAWOJ leader commended government efforts to restore peace across the country but urged for greater support to security agencies through modern surveillance technology and essential tools. “While…
By Ummu Sani Gusau. In what is being hailed as a groundbreaking moment for inclusion, the Women Rights Initiative (WORI) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for establishing the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Board a step described as historic for equity, protection, and social justice. At the heart of the celebration is the appointment of Binta Namadi, an educated woman with disability and Amplifying Voices Cohort One Fellow, to the Board’s Executive Council. For WORI, Namadi’s rise to leadership is living proof that when persons with disabilities are empowered, they do not just participate they lead and shape policies…
By Tabitha Dankari Birnin kebbi. In a bold move to curb unemployment and promote environmental sustainability, the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with the Women Rights Initiative (WORI) has trained youths, women and persons with disabilities in skills acquisition and green world initiatives, including tree planting, in Birnin Kebbi. The training, led by WORI founder, Dr. Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi , focused on empowering participants with practical skills in costume design, perfume production, and Vaseline making initiatives aimed at keeping young people off the streets and equipping them for self reliance. Speaking at the event, the NEPC coordinator emphasized…