Author: Sani Nura

THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power supply has been restored to the 330kV Gombe-Damaturu- Maiduguri 330kV transmission line. According to the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah, the power supply was restored between between Wednesday and Thursday. “Power supply was fully restored on Gombe – Damaturu line at about 7:25 pm, on the 30th, and on the Damaturu – Maiduguri (Molai) part of the line, supply was restored yesterday, October 31, 2024, around 2:01 pm,” she said in a late Friday statement. The development came about over a month after tower 372 along the 330kV transmission…

THE Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has affirmed its earlier judgment on the illegal dethronement of the 19th Emir of Gwandu, Al-Mustapha Jokolo. This judgement was the second time the Kebbi State government has lost the appeal against the judgement of the lower court which held the same position. Justice Tobi expressed satisfaction with the earlier judgment passed by Justice Abbas Ahman of the Kebbi State High Court, stating that the deposition of the 19th Emir was contrary to the law and did not follow due process. The judge declared the dethronement of Jakolo null and void, noting that he…

OVER 10 traditional and community leaders in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have resigned from their positions as community and traditional leaders. A spokesman for the leaders and the Ubandoma of Sarkin Gobir, Jamilu Gobir, said over ten of them and their followers decided to resign and pitch tent with Senator Ibrahim Lamido of Sokoto East to liberate the eastern zone of Sokoto from the shackles of insecurity, poverty, and education backwardness. He said beyond politics, the eastern zone of Sokoto is in dear need of deliberate interventions to liberate the region economically haven’t suffered a…

THE Katsina State Government has approved the N70,000 new minimum wage and on Friday inaugurated a 15-member committee to advise the government on important strategies and modalities to implement the new minimum wage with consequential adjustments applied to workers in both the state and local governments. The committee, which is to be headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, was tasked with completing the assignment and submitting its report within three weeks. This move, according to the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, is a step towards improving the standard of living for workers…

THIS was announced during the presentation of the Minimum Wage Committee’s report which the governor set up. It was a long-awaited moment for Kebbi State workers who had anticipated a salary increase following the agreement between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government on a N72,000 minimum wage. The new minimum wage for Kebbi workers is a slight increase from the Federal Government’s. In the presence of national leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, led by Joe Ajaero, the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala, revealed that the agreement was reached after extensive meetings between the state…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today, participated in the National Cybercrime Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) and the European Union, the summit focused on enhancing digital skills as a strategy to combat cybercrime. The event, had as its theme, “Alternative to Cybercrime: Optimizing Cyber Skills for National Development”, as a demonstration of commitment to building digital resilience and ensuring a secure online environment for sustainable national development. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,…

KATSINA State Government on Monday directed the immediate closure and revocation of registration and licenses of all private health training institutions operating in the state. This directive followed the recent findings by the State Ministry of Health about the operations of numerous unregistered private health training institutions, many of which operate under questionable standards in the state that have raised serious concerns. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions, Umar Mammada, while addressing a press conference at the Katsina State Secretariat Complex, revealed that some of these institutions do not meet the necessary requirements to operate as private…

THE Sokoto State Police Command has cracked down on a kidnapping syndicate, arresting the prime suspect, 18-year-old Abba Aliyu, who is a neighbour to the complainant from the Badon Hanya area of Sokoto State. A statement made available to newsmen in the state on Saturday by the spokesman of the command, ASP Ahmed Rufai, said on October 16, 2024, at about 1200hrs, Ibrahim Shehu reported to the Anti kidnapping unit attached to the Criminal Investigation Department Sokoto that his son, Saidu Ibrahim, two years old had gone missing since October 13, 2024, at 1800 hrs. “Despite efforts to locate him,…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the reorganization of Gombe United Football Club with appointment of new leadership to align with the government’s objective of repositioning the football club for better performance and improving the management of sports in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the Governor’s approval, indicated that the newly constituted leadership is to align with the government’s objective of repositioning the football club for better performance and improving the management of sports in the state. Mallam Anas Bamusa – General Manager Mr. Ishaya Usman – Team…

THE Gombe State government, through its negotiation team led by deputy governor, Manassah Jatau, has successfully reached an agreement with the staff of the State-owned University, who are currently on strike. Our correspondent reports that the resolution was reached on Friday after the government pledged to address their grievances. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Zonal Coordinator, Timothy Namo, confirmed the agreement, stating that the union has accepted all terms outlined during its discussions with the state government’s negotiation committee. He assured that the process for reopening the Gombe State University would begin within the next week to restore…

THE Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the College of Health Technology, Jega, following a student protest that turned violent. Abubakar Tunga assured that a committee would investigate the incident, and those responsible would face consequences. The college will remain closed for three weeks to a month. Recall Irate students of the College set the residence of Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa on fire and vandalized his vehicle. His house was set on fire and his vehicle vandalised during the violent protest. The protest erupted over allegations that the college management extorted N23m from the students regarding index registration…

IRATE students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, have set the residence of Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa on fire and vandalized his vehicle. The protest erupted over allegations that the college management extorted N23 million from students regarding index registration for 250 graduating students. According to a source within the college, the controversy originated from a newly introduced public health programme, initially affiliated with Reproductive Health and the Public Health Association of Nigeria. The college merged the programme with the Environmental Health Department to secure certification, leading to a demand for an additional N65,000 from…

THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum ( NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has expressed heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa State over the tragic tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area which claimed over 100 lives and left many injured. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as deeply saddening, emphasizing the need for stricter safety measures and public awareness to prevent future occurrences. “This unfortunate event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures to prevent similar tragedies. Authorities must implement stricter regulations governing fuel transportation…

IN furtherance of efforts to promoting regional trade and enhancing economic activities in the West African subregion, the Tsamiya Dry Port, located in Kebbi State, will soon commence operation, Governor Nasir Idris has disclosed. A statement issued in Kano at the Tsamiya Dry Port trade office by the Media Consultant, Auwal Sa’id, said Governor Idris made the disclosure shortly after meeting with President Patrick Talon of Benin Republic in Cotonou. The Governor noted that the meeting was in continuation of efforts aimed at actualising the opening and commencement of trade activities at the border’s Tsamiya Dry Port. According to the…

GOVERNOR of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the redeployment of some Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service to enhance administrative efficiency and improve governance. The Governor’s approval was conveyed by the Head of Civil Service, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, who explained that the new postings are part of the government’s strategy to improve service delivery and accelerate progress. The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new portfolios are as follows: 1. Yambiyu Idris Buba – From the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transport to the Ministry of Higher Education. 2. Danladi Adamu – From the Ministry of Water,…

A PhD holder, Sani Suleiman of the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Katsina University, has joined some youths in a 10-day skills acquisition training on leather works. The training, put together by the Katsina State Development Fund in collaboration with Noor Management Consulting Services Limited, was held on Monday at the NYSC Orientation Camp Hall. According to the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Fund, Ahmed Karfi, the training was aimed at complementing the efforts of both the state and the Federal Government to ensure that youths become self-employed. He explained that the fund has recently trained a…

THE Gombe State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of Seventy-one thousand  Four hundred and fifty one Naira, fifteen kobo (N71,451.15) for state civil servants and local government employees. This development follows the successful conclusion of negotiations between the government and organized labour, which will see the lowest-paid workers in the state now earn the new national minimum wage. Both Gombe State Government and Labour Uniona greed and signed the document containing details of the new Minimum Wage package, earlier today. The signing ceremony, was presided over by Deputy Governo, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, who chairs the State’s…

PROPERTIES worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire at the Gusau home of the Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the House of Assembly, Bello Madaro said no casualty was recorded but properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed. While reacting, the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu expressed shock on behalf of the assembly and its staff, describing the incident as a tragic calamity. “Zamfara Assembly expresses Shock Over the Fire incident that gutted the Residence of Rt Honourable Speaker Bilyaminu…

BANDITS, Sunday shot the Director General of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), General Lawal B. Muhammad (rtd). This newspaper gathered that General Muhammad was shot by the bandits during an attack on motorists at Kucheri village in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state. The bandits were said to have blocked the busy Funtua-Tsafe road late evening, and attacked motorists including the CPG’s DG. Out reporter gathered that scores of passengers were abducted by the bandits during the operation. A source from the Zamfara State Ministry of Internal Security, who preferred anonymity because he was not authorised to…

NIGERIA Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol seized by its operatives in Yola, Adamawa State. NCS Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing in the North-Eastern state. Represented by the NCS Deputy Controller General, Olaniyi Olajugun, the Comptroller General announced the “immediate auction of the seized products at two petrol stations in Yola, at the rate of ₦630 per litre.” He said the seizures underscore the persistent nature of the challenge and the necessity of continued vigilance and action. According to Adeniyi, the NCS Operation Whirlwind recorded significant success in its…