Post Mortem: A Brief Review of the Kaduna State 2025 Approved Budget
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed the 2025 budget into law, a whopping N790.43 billion, just ten days after presenting the proposal to the State House of Assembly. This swift approval by the State Assembly has raised eyebrows, sparking concerns about the thoroughness of legislative scrutiny carried-out. A discussion […]
10 Villagers Killed in Military Airstrike in Sokoto State, Governor Donates Relief Materials
At least ten villagers lost their lives in a tragic military airstrike on Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State in the early hours of Wednesday. The airstrike, intended to target bandits terrorizing the area, mistakenly hit civilians and livestock. The Chairman of Silame Local Government, Abubakar Gitta Rana, […]
My Christmas Message …A Rallying Call to PDP Members in Edo State – Chris Nehikhare
Dear Esteemed Members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), As we gather during this joyous Christmas season, a time of hope, reflection, and renewal, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our state’s history. The recent unfortunate very heavily flawed result of the governorship in Edo State has ushered in a new government that […]
KYEF Seeks Collaboration with NAPRI to Boost Youth Empowerment in Animal Production
Shika-Zaria, Kaduna State — The Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation (KYEF), under the leadership of its Chairman, Barrister Abdullahi I. Fatika, has taken a significant step toward empowering young people in Northern Nigeria by forging a partnership with the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika-Zaria. The initiative aims to harness opportunities within the animal production […]
Edo Local Government Leaders Vow Legal Action Over Council Fund Mismanagement
Benin City — Local government leaders in Edo State have resolved to take a firm stand against alleged state government interference with council funds. In an emergency meeting convened at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City on December 23, 2024, council chairmen and legislative leaders from all local government areas unanimously adopted […]
Edo State PDP Mourns Passing of General Godwin Abbe
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed profound sadness over the passing of General Godwin Abbe, describing him as a towering figure in the nation’s history whose life was defined by service, leadership, and integrity. In a tribute signed by the Chairman of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr. […]
How I saw General Godwin Abbe.
By Chris Osa Nehikhare It is with profound sadness that I write to honor the life and legacy of General Godwin Abbe, an extraordinary leader whose impact on our lives and our nation will never be forgotten. As a soldier, politician, and mentor, he embodied the principles of integrity, excellence, and unwavering dedication. General Abbe […]
NTA, NAN staff, Binji, Nasir emerge Sokoto NUJ Chair , Secretary
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A new set of 7-man executives for the Sokoto state Council of the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ) have been elected with Usman Muhammed Binji of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Sokoto Zonal centre chapel emerging as its Chairman. Also , Muhammad Naseer Bello of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Chris Nehikhare Denies Allegations Over Toyota Prado Vehicle Acquisition
Former Edo State Commissioner and Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, has denied allegations surrounding his acquisition of a 2012 Toyota Prado SUV. The allegations were raised by a committee led by Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, alias Ebo Stone, which was set up by the Edo State Government to recover government vehicles. […]
PROCYON RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SURMARY FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024
TINUBU MOURNS IBADAN STAMPEDE VICTIMS, DEMANDS PROBE President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the tragic incident at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, which claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. A day after the tragic incident, 35 minors have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at […]