Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) Waziri Yakubu Gobir has officially stepped down for the incumbent Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, saying this is in the interest of the state.
In a statement he issued after a brief meeting with the Governor, Gobir said he has had extensive deliberations with...
48 bereaved families of Zabarmari farmers killed last Saturday, today received N600,000 each and bags of food items from a committee assigned by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to transparently convey external donations to the victims.
The fund came from combined support of N20m by the northern governors forum, and N5m...
Says he will run a fair, just govt
President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running from his first day in office in order to deliver on his campaign promises.
Tinubu also reiterated his promise to run a fair and inclusive administration that would unite all...
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri says before the year, 2020 runs out government will release the sum of one point five billion naira to the state pension board to reduce the quantum of arrears of the pensioners in the state.
The Governor made this known when he received some politicians from...
Three committees discharged of duties
The House of Representatives has re-committed four bills to its Committee of the Whole for fresh consideration.
They are, (i) Arbitration and Conciliation Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2019 (HB.91);
(ii) Customs and Excise Management Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1729);
(iii) Federal Medical Centre, Okigwe...
Four hundred and sixty women drawn from the 25 local government areas of Delta State who had successfully completed their training under the Women Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (WESAP) were, today, presented with starter packs in their respective areas of vocation by the state government.
Speaking at the ceremony...
Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a unanimous points-decision victory over Jermaine Franklin in their heavyweight boxing bout at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
After 12 rounds, Joshua was given the win by 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 on the scorecards of the three judges.
There were ugly scenes at the end...
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Thursday restates the commitment of his administration to strengthen security of lives and property in the state.
He said government will continue to entrench peaceful coexistence in all spheres of the society and urged stakeholders in Numan to complement its efforts in that regard.
He advocated for...
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to continue to be confident and believe in the country for better seasons ahead, adding that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future.
The president made the call Friday in his 2023 Easter message to Nigerians.
Buhari said the season reminded all...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Christian community in the state on the Christmas festive season, praying the Almighty God to make it a remarkably joyful one for all.
“His Excellency sends his best wishes to the Christendom in the state and beyond on the occasion of another...
