Category: Politics

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...

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...

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...

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 +...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Management and entire Staff of the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security said, it’s wishing and felicitating with fellow Nigerians on this great historic occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. A statement issued and signed bythe Hon. Commissioner of the Ministry, Prof. Usman Tar, and made available to...

*Extols his hard work, urges him to mentor future generations By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the inauguration reception of Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The reception which took place on Monday at A-Class...