Irrigation : Embrace , manage scheme’s FG ‘TRIMING’ model as best for food – Agric Minister to stakeholders
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto THE Minister of Water Resources , Engineer Suleiman Adamu has called on farmers and relevant stakeholders in the sector to embrace the federal government project initiative; ‘ Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria’ for improved service and administration of irrigation activities for food production and sufficiency. The initiative is a tripartite approach […]
Understanding the Role of Citizen’s in Good Governance
By YUSUF ISHAKU GOJE There is no better time than now for citizens to take interest in how they are governed. This is because the decision or indecision of government will determine whether we go out of this conundrum either depressed or greater. Towards this end, we need to first appreciate the legal frameworks upon […]
Kaduna Govt. treats 7,361 malnourished children in 6 months
The Kaduna State Government says it treated 7,361 malnourished children, representing 67.2 per cent cure rate out of the 10,953 admitted between January and June. Assistant State Nutrition Officer, Mr George Adam, made this known at the 2nd quarter Coordination Meeting of the state Committee on Food and Nutrition in Kaduna on Friday. Adam explained […]
Wamakko condoles Shagari’s family on Hajiya Hadiza ‘s demise
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto SENATOR Aliyu Wamakko on Thursday condoled with the family of the second republic president late Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari on the demise of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Dawayya Shagari who passed on at the age of 80. While at the Sama road Sokoto resident of the deceased widow of the ex-president […]
IYD 2021: Baptist Youth Conference Felicitates Youths
The Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, has felicitated the youths across the world especially, Baptist youths, on the occasion of the 2021 International Youth Day celebration. In a statement personally signed by the groups National President, Pastor Onajite Enunuaye, and made available to journalists, he described Nigerian youths as resilient despite the seeming challenges. […]
Plastics, bane of environmental hazards in Nigeria
KADUNA, North-West, Nigeria – Through analysis and comparison of the raw materials that go into the packaging of different light or single used plastics, it can be determined whether certain materials are necessary or if they can be replaced or eliminated altogether in order to decrease the environmental hazards of these products. According to Dilthey, […]
Saving Jaafar Jaafar from Gov Ganduje’s SLAPP.
•Godwin Onyeacholem Despite persistent calls by authentic advocates of good governance for a conducive atmosphere for a thriving democracy and freedom in Nigeria, the reactionary wing of the ruling class and its agents are not giving any chance for that to happen. The more they are caught red-handed – with self-incriminating evidence – and exposed […]
Save the children, Lafiya project pledges to support girl education in Kaduna
Save the Children International (SCI) and the Lafiya Project on Tuesday, pledged to support ongoing efforts to improve access to girl education in Kaduna State. The organisations made the pledge in Kaduna, at a one-day partnership strengthening session with School-Based Management Committees, Parent Teachers Association, media, and persons with disability, on girl education. The meeting […]
Nigerian Diplomat Attacked In Indonesia… Matters Arising.
Nigerian Govt Condemns Assault On Diplomat By Indonesian Officials Sequel to the attack on a Nigerian Diplomat in Indonesia, the Nigerian government has reacted to the assault through the ministry of foreign affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the assault of a Nigerian diplomat by immigration officials in Indonesia. The victim, whose name […]
Court Declares That Rivers, Not FG Should Collect VAT, Income Taxes Others In The State
By Unini Chioma for The Barrister The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared that it is the Rivers State Government and not the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), that should collect Valued Added Tax (VAT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) in the State. The court, presided over by Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam, […]