Sokoto signs N20bn urban renewal projects contracts, releases 30% mobilisation
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Not less than N6.2 billion has been released by the Sokoto state government to six contracting companies as 30% mobilisation for the commencement and execution of over N20 bn worth of various urban renewal projects within the state capital. The signing of the contract documents was sealed on Monday before the […]
Almajiri: lawmaker, Kakale faults repatriation, advocates classical system , reform
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto A member of House of Representatives, Hon. Balarabe Shehu Kakale on Monday insisted that the repatriation of Almajiris to their states of origin by some states governors is unconstitutional and a violation of their rights, just as he advocated for the reformation of the classical Almajiri system of education. Kakale said […]
Sokoto NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel condoles Tambuwal, Nigerians on Abdulkadir’s death
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The Correspondents’ Chapel , Nigerian Union of Journalists, Sokoto state Council has commiserated with Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Sokoto people and Nigerians on the recent demise of the immediate past All Progressives Congress(APC) National Vice Chairman-Northwest, Barrister Inuwa Abdulkadir.Late Abdulkadir who died at tge age of 54 following a brief illness […]
PRESIDENCY STATEMENT ON THE SUSPENSION OF MR. IBRAHIM MAGU
A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted. Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in […]
NNPP LAUNCHES NEW ALL-IN-ONE SECURE WEBSITE
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has launched a new one-stop all-in-one website with adequate security of your input data; for passing adequate information, interactive communication and seamless members registration towards massive membership drive. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Rev Emmanuel Olorunmagba, who discloses this to pressmen, lists the the functions of […]
Smoking Weed & Sipping Hennessy: …Na Wetin Kill Sir “K”
“This suffering is too much Segun. Its becoming difficult to eat since we graduated”, says Sir K. “Hm, I know some day somehow, God will step in”. I replied. “God is too slow!” Replied Sir K. “Ah, that’s blasphemy!” “God better step up or I step up myself”. Frowning. This was in 2004, 3 years […]
Obaseki’s tech reforms excite Ikhine, as two startups get 1m grant
Impressed by the impact of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in building a vibrant technology and innovation community at the Edo Innovation Hub, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Gideon Ikhine has offered a grant of N1 million to two start-ups at the technology hub. Engr. Ikhine made the offer during […]
GROUND ZERO Podcast: Saturday, 11 July, 2020.
GROUND ZERO Saturday, 11 July, 2020, on Invicta 98.9fm. SNIPPETS1- Buhari appoints new Ag. Chairman of EFCC, gives reason for Magu’s suspension2- Crises over Schools Resumption, Minister and House of Reps on collision path. GUESTS –i – Eddy Ochigbo, Media Strategist and veteran journalist.ii- . Abdul Bako Usman, President, Campaign for Democracy.iii- Musa Bala, Public […]
Obaseki boosts traffic response with 256 new recruits, opens training academy
The Edo State Government has recruited 256 new officers into the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) and built a Training and Manpower Development Centre to strengthen the state’s response to traffic management within the metropolis. In a statement, Legal Adviser/Secretary, EDSTMA, Iryn Omorogiuwa, said the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the newly […]
EFCC: Buhari finally suspends Magu, asks Mohammed Umar to “take charge”
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations […]