Gov Zulum unveils 60 Islamic college classroom to combat violent extremism *Commissions 6 projects in 2 LGAs By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state, on Friday unveiled six projects in two local government areas of the state, a statement by SSA New Media to the Governor, Abdurrahmam Bundi, has revealed. The...
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Minimum Wage: Gov Zulum meets C”tee, orders payment this month
*Approves N3bn payment of entitlement to families of deceased workers By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, convened a meeting with the state minimum wage implementation committee and directed that civil servants be paid the new national wage this month. The meeting was held in Maiduguri on Monday at the council...
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Kwara Govt Strengthens Action Against Child Abuse, Resuscitates Child Rights Committee
The Kwara State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has revived and inaugurated the Child Rights Implementation Committee to drive legislative reforms on the Child Rights Law. Speaking during the second edition of the quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, emphasized the government’s...
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Kwara State Purchases 100 Motorcycles to Ease Transportation Challenges Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Kwara State Government has announced the acquisition of 100 motorcycles to enhance public transportation in response to the impact of fuel subsidy removal. The initiative, aimed at providing relief to the masses, was disclosed on Wednesday by the Commissioner of Works and Transport, AbdulQowiy Olododo, during the quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing at the Ministry...
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Kwara Geographic Service Chairman Denies Political Vendetta in Demolition of APC Chieftain’s Property
The Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, Abdul Kareem Suleiman, has dismissed reports suggesting that the recent demolition of a property belonging to an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mashood Mustapha, was an act of political retaliation. Speaking during a Ministerial Press briefing organized by the state government in Ilorin on Wednesday, Abdul...
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The Abuja – Kaduna Dual Carriageway Phased Palliative Works Have Begun – FG.
In order to bring succour to road users, the Federal Ministry of Works has commenced emergency repairs of failed portions of the Abuja – Kaduna Dual Carriageway. The contractor, Messrs H&M (Nig.) Ltd mobilised to site on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024. The contract for the Section I of the Expressway starts at kilometre 0 +...
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Kwara Speaker Leads Govt Delegation to Gbajigbo Village, Assures Victims of Support After Boat Mishap
In a show of solidarity following the tragic boat mishap in Gbajigbo village, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, led a high-powered government delegation to express condolences to the victims, their families, and the wider community. At the Emir of Kaiama’s palace, Danladi-Salihu conveyed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s...
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Nigerian’s multiple int’l Awards winner, Margaret Julius honors with “impact” Award
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A distinguished global multiple award winner and a humanitarian expert, Mrs. Margaret Kwa’ada Julius, has once again been recognized for her tremendous contributions to society. Mrs. Julius, on October 4th, 2024, received the prestigious “Impact” Award during the Evolve program held in Kudendah, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Margaret...
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Flood: Gov Zulum constitutes technical committee to determine causes of Alau Dam collapse
By Achadu Gabriel, KADUNA Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has constituted a committee to examine and ascertain the cause of the collapse of Alau Dam which resulted in the flooding of Maiduguri Metropolis and its surrounding local government areas. One part of the dam collapsed on September 10 causing severe flooding that displaced nearly...
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Gov Zulum requests N61bn addition to 2024 budget to reconstruct roads, bridges
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has requested the State House of Assembly for an additional N61 billion to the initial N358.7b total budget size which was signed into law on January 10, 2024. The governor’s request was read on the floor of the State Assembly by the speaker of the...