Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Sunday, 17 March, 2024, commissioned Azare mega water works in Hawul Local Government Area in the southern part of Borno. The project was aimed at addressing the lingering water scarcity in Azare town and the adjoining communities. Azare Water Works is one of the eight mega water projects initiated by the Zulum administration across the state. While the water works in Ngarannam, Moramti, Pulka, Chibok and Azare have been completed those of Madinatu and Shokwari in Jere and Musari in Maiduguri are still ongoing. The project has a combined 565,000-litre capacity reservoir, a…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Government of Nigeria, with funding from the European Union and with the support of a consortium of United Nations agencies as key implementing partners have launched a new joint initiative supporting the Government’s efforts for reconciliation and reintegration within communities affected by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in the northeast of the country. The joint initiative aims to foster social cohesion, reduce stigmatization, promote tolerance, and create space for acceptance and belonging within targeted communities in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States. According to a statement on Sunday by the EU, the initiative was officially launched on March 14 by Nuhu…
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has assured that his administration would strengthen accountability and transparency in governance for effective service delivery and to get value for money. The Governor made the promise on Saturday while responding to the first position clinched by Yobe state in the 2023 sub-national Audit Efficacy index report on accountability and transparency in public funds. He said: “The state government, through the Fiscal Responsibility Board, instituted reforms in public finance which has translated into worthy investments, accountability and transparency in government transactions. “I am glad to say that our audit department and institutions like…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Holders Nigeria will face Uganda in the semi-finals of the women’s event at the African Games 2023 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday 19 March, 2024 The Falconets finished top of Group B with six points. Uganda on the other hand finished second in Group B with five points from three games. The Falconets have scored six goals in the competition without conceding. The encounter will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. Hosts Ghana will face Senegal in the other semi-finals the same day. With a place in the final at stake, both…
A 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, 30, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and at social parties in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. NDLEA officers on patrol around Opolo area of Yenagoa had on Sunday, 10 March, 2024 intercepted the motorcycle dispatch rider, Edesemi and recovered 200grams of chin-chin produced with cannabis sativa, which he was on a mission to deliver to a buyer. A swift follow up operation led to the arrest of the hairdresser, Josephine, who distributes the…
Lagos State Government and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) have promised to synergise and collaborate to provide affordable housing for Lagos residents and Nigerians in the diaspora. The promise was made on Saturday, 16 March, 2024, by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, during a courtesy visit by management of FHA to the Governor at the Lagos House, Marina. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the vision of the Federal Housing Authority is in line with the objective of the Lagos State Government to provide housing needs for…
On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Thursday 14 March, 2024 when our troops, responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State were ambushed. A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and twelve soldiers sadly lost their lives. One civilian was also killed. As the Commander-in-Chief, I join all well-meaning Nigerians and the men and women of our armed forces to…
By Kunle Rasheed There is no iota of doubt that the outburst of Ayankunle Ayanlowo the ex-talking drummer of Fuji Czar, K1 De Ultimate is generating the usual buzz on social media with many in that frenzy, taking sides without allowing a thought on what the other side may look like. It is understandable that many are swayed by emotions based on what the drummer said about his former boss. This has instantly turned them to internet judges and justices without them looking beyond the surface of his claims. Although, K1 has decided not to “wrestle with the pig” by…
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to set aside political differences and collaborate with the federal government to build the nation. Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transitioning from politics to governance, noting the need for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders. ”Since we recognize the need to build our nation together, the time for politics is over. It is now time for governance. ”We are of the same family and parents; living in the same house, but sleeping in different…
Spokesman to the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu has berated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for calling for the resignation of Senator Godswill Akpabio over the unfounded claim of N3.7 trillion budget padding allegations by the suspended Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Abdul Ningi. Adaramodu in a reaction on Thursday, 14 March, 2024, as Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, declared that “The PDP has elevated chicanery to statecraft and fatally failed in their sordid attempt to hoodwink the unsuspecting public, on the ineffectual but spurious allegations of budget padding. The party’s ludicrous call for the resignation of…