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Okpebholo tours near-completed Ikpoba Hill Flyover
… As residents cheer progress BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday inspected the Ikpoba Hill Flyover at Ramat Park in Benin City, Edo South Senatorial District, as the project nears completion. The governor undertook the inspection alongside award-winning broadcast journalist, Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, in a move seen as part of efforts to spotlight key infrastructure developments across the state.
Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project
ABUJA – The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway.
2027: Osifo challenges Tinubu’s dominance in APC Presidential race
ABUJA – Stakes are getting higher in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential race as 50 – year – old businessman, Stanley Osifo, picks up the N100 million presidential nomination form of the party. The first aspirant to enter into the presidential race, less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu had purchased the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms, debunked speculations that the President was sponsoring his lofty ambition.
Senate clears Yuguda as CBN Dep Governor, hails competence
ABUJA: The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions.
Edo moves to deepen data-driven governance, strengthens digital partnership
BENIN CITY — In a decisive push to accelerate digital transformation and entrench data-driven governance, the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has strengthened institutional collaboration with the Edo State Bureau of Statistics, signalling a renewed commitment to innovation, transparency and inclusive growth. The high-level strategic meeting, convened by the Commissioner for Communication and Digital Economy, Hon.
Lawan swears in 4 newly elected senators - ThisNigeria
By Andy Asemota The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has sworn-in four senators elected in this month’s bye-elections in Bayelsa, Lagos and Plateau States respectively.
Senate Moves To Protect Creditors Banks From Loan Defaulters - ThisNigeria
Leading the debate on the bill, Sen. Musa Sani, who sponsored the bill, said it will empower creditors bank through the means of Bank Verification Number (BVN) to recover past and due obligation without recourse to borrower, provide penalties for breaches and violations of obligations and enhance loan recovery across banking sectors in Nigeria; and for other related matters.
Outrage In NASS Over Borno Killings: Senate Demands Sack Of Service Chiefs Again - ThisNigeria
Following outrage in the National Assembly over the recent killings of scores in Borno State by insurgents, the senate has called again on President Muhammad Buhari to sack the nation’s service chiefs. The Red Chamber also urged the President to probe the allegations of corruption within the military and enthrone measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the application of resources provided in the prosecution of the fight against insurgency and general security lives and property.
Lawan Medical Outreach: 11,000 Patients Receive Treatment In Yobe - ThisNigeria
The expanded medical outreach for 2020 in Yobe North Senatorial District initiated by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has offered eye related treatment to more than 5000 patients as over 6000 others benefit from the free annual event.
BOFI Act Can Stimulate Nigeria’s Economy – Senate - ThisNigeria
The Senate has disclosed that the signing of Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) Bill 2020 by President Muhammad Buhari has the potential to stimulate the nation’s economy. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru, in a statement at the weekend, explained that the President’s assent to the critical piece of legislation would rejuvenate Nigeria’s financial system.
FG Owes 3,504 Contractors N59.9b In Housing Sector – Fashola - ThisNigeria
The housing sector has outstanding liabilities currently to the tune of N69,909,492,390:76 to 3,504 contractors, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed. The minister made this known during the presentation, defense and hearing of the ministry’s 2021 budget to the joint committee of the Senate and housing.
FG Slashes 2021 ITF Budget By N3b – Sen. Alkali - ThisNigeria
The Federal Government budget for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) indicates a reduction of N3,000,446,074 in the proposed 2021 capital expenditure, Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries, Saidu Alkali, has said. Alkali, who spoke at the joint budget defense session of the Senate and the House Committees on Industries with the ITF on Friday, noted that the government budget of the ITF fell from N5,611,284,755 in 2020 to N2,610,838,681 in 2021.
Stop Emasculating Auditor General’s Office, Senate Warns - ThisNigeria
The senate on Tuesday said the fight against corruption will be a mirage unless the gross underfunding of the office of the Auditor General is stopped.
Buhari Seeks NASS’ Nod To Construct Presidential Wing In State House Clinic - ThisNigeria
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, has said it is of strategic national interest to actualise the vision for Presidential Wing of the State House Clinic within two years. Defending the proposed project with N1.
Nigeria’s Huge Infrastructural Deficit, One Of The Worst Globally. - ThisNigeria
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers on Wednesday said Nigeria has one of the worst infrastructural deficit in the world with a projected need of no less than two trillion dollars between now and 2043 to bring her economic infrastructure up to par. . .
Senate, Fashola Bicker Over Deplorable Roads In The Country - ThisNigeria
The senate has debunked the claims of the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, that the National Assembly was responsible for the deplorable state of federal roads in Benue South or any part of the country.
FG Earmarks N5.7b For Housemanship In 2021 – MDCN - ThisNigeria
The Federal Government has decided to streamline and centralize the post and training, otherwise known as housemanship, of over 2200 fresh medical doctors and dentists in the country and appropriate N5.7 billion for their salaries and allowance in 2021.
Ekweremadu Makes Case For Improved Funding Of Environment - ThisNigeria
Former Deputy Senate President and chairman of Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed concern that Federal Government has not shown sufficient concern to adequately fund erosion, flooding and desertification issues in the country.
Gunmen kill son of Katsina LG former Chair, abduct ex-chair of neighbouring LG
By Andy Asemota Gunmen have killed a middle-aged son of former chairman of Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, identified as Bello Ilelah Musawa, and abducted his wife, Yusra. The incident, which occurred shortly before midnight last Monday at Musawa town, came on the heels of the abduction of the former chairman of neighbouring Kankia Local Government Area of the state, Hamisu Abubakar Sukuntuni, at his Rimaye country home in the area.
Killings: Act now, South, M-belt leaders write Buhari
Killings: Act now, South, M-belt leaders write Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari By Dapo Akinrefon, Sam Eyoboka, Omeiza Ajayi & Andy Asemota Ongoing killings in Southern Kaduna has continued to elicit reactions from Nigerians and pressure groups… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Politicians causing insecurity in Katsina over 2023, says Gov Masari
Politicians causing insecurity in Katsina over 2023, says Gov Masari Governor Bello Masari By Andy Asemota Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State has said the insecurity that has afflicted the state in recent years is sponsored by politicians, who are bent on… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Police rescue 14 abducted women, children in Katsina community
By Andy Asemota No fewer than 14 kidnapped women and children were rescued in the early hours of Saturday by a security team under the aegis of “Operation Puff Adder” in Dutsin-ma Local… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Police rescue 14 abducted women, children in Katsina community
By Andy Asemota No fewer than 14 kidnapped women and children were rescued in the early hours of Saturday by a security team under the aegis of “Operation Puff Adder” in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Our correspondent gathered that the team led by the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO), CSP Muhammad Makama, rescued the kidnapped persons and arrested a suspected a notorious hoodlum during the anti – banditry operation based on a tip-off.
Niger Republic repatriates 42 Nigerians over COVID-19 violation
By Andy Asemota No fewer than 42 Nigerians have been repatriated from Niger Republic to Nigeria over illegal entry since Nigerians land borders were closed on March 21, 2020, till date to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 violators received by the Nigerian Immigration Service, Katsina State Command, on July 10, 2020, were repatriated back to Nigeria through Kongolom Control Post in the state.
Over 40 suspected rapists arrested in Katsina in three months | Bestnaira.com
Over 40 suspected rapists arrested in Katsina in three months Kindly Share This Story: By Andy Asemota No fewer than 40 suspected rapists have been apprehended in the past three months in Katsina State for assaulting women and children. The Commissioner of Police in Katsina, Sanusi Buba, who paraded the suspects before newsmen Thursday, lamented that one of the sex offenders sodomized three boys aged seven to nine years against the order of nature.
June 12: Katsina youths cancel Democracy Day celebration, opt for protest
By Andy Asemota Following the spate of insecurity and banditry in Katsina State, the leadership of Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) in the state has cancelled the June 12 Democracy Day celebration across the state.
Protesters burn APC, Buhari’s bill boards in Katsina ommunity over unabated insecurity
BY ANDY ASEMOTA Angry youths Tuesday shut Katsina – Kankara Highway and other adjoining roads at Yantumaki in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State and burnt the billboards of… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
2 FUDMA Students Die, 4 Injured In Auto Crash
No fewer than two students of Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, died and at least four others cheated death with various degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident along Katsina – Dutsin-ma highway and at a picnic to mark 59th independence anniversary of the country.
Nigeria: 23 Nigerian 'Slaves' From Burkina Faso Recount Ordeals
Katsina — It was tales of woes last night in Katsina as 23 victims of human trafficking from Katsina and Zamfara States who were sold into slavery in Benin Republic and taken to Burkina Faso narrated their plight. LEADERSHIP gathered that two of the 25 victims scheduled to return yesterday, opted to remain in Burkina Faso. They were alleged to be afraid of coming home because they were members of the syndicate which lured the returnees into the modern slavery in that country.
23 Nigerian ‘Slaves’ From B’Faso Recount Ordeals
It was tales of woes last night in Katsina as 23 victims of human trafficking from Katsina and Zamfara States who were sold into slavery in Benin Republic and taken to Burkina Faso narrated their plight. LEADERSHIP gathered that two of the 25 victims scheduled to return yesterday, opted to remain in Burkina Faso. They were alleged to be afraid of coming home because they were members of the syndicate which lured the returnees into the modern slavery in that country.
24 Nigerian ‘Slaves’ Return From B/Faso Today
Arrangements have been concluded by the Katsina State government for the return of 24 victims of human trafficking from the state who were sold into slavery in Benin Republic and taken to Burkina Faso. The state government disclosed yesterday that they would return to Katsina today.
PMB Flags Off National Emergency Number 112
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off National Emergency Number, 112, and inaugurated one of the Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) across the country in Katsina yesterday. The President, who was represented by the minister of Communications, Dr Ali Ibrahim Pantami, said the important project has been on the pipeline for years but his administration decided to make it a reality.
Nigeria: Is Masari's Dialogue With Bandits a Game Changer?
Andy Asemota examines the intervention of the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, over banditry in the state When the news emerged that the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, visited leaders of suspected bandits in the eight fronline local government areas of the state, there were mixed reactions across the country. Some were shocked and wondered why a governor would under undertake such an adventure.
NANS Pushes For 20% Budgetary Allocation To Education
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on state and federal governments in the country to comply with UNESCO recommended over 20% budgetary allocation to education after a tour of Katsina State on inspection of projects. The NANS president, Comrade Danielson Akpan, made the call while presenting the interim report of the national leadership of the association on the tour at a press conference in Katsina, yesterday.
30 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom In Katsina
No fewer than thirty kidnap victims regained freedom Saturday evening in Katsina, the highest number voluntarily released by repentant bandits in the last two week to the state government. The deprivation suffered by the abducted nursing mothers and toddlers after nearly two months in captivity, left many government officials and relatives of the abductees in tears, as the state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari received the freed captives from mediators between the government and suspected bandits.
Gunmen Abduct 2 Kids, Kill Council Boss’ Security Detail
Matazau local government headquarters in Katsina State yesterday witnessed an unusual invasion by gunmen, causing fears among the residents as they kidnapped two children in the residence of council’s acting chairman, Kabir Faruk Matazu, and killed his security detail. Investigation revealed that the council boss was at home when the bandits struck around 2am but they succeeded in breaking into his children apartment and snatching two of his children.
Bandits Release 29 Abducted Persons In Katsina
No fewer than 29 persons kidnapped by suspected bandits in Katsina State were exchanged for the freedom of six alleged bandits. Earlier, five kidnapped victims regained their freedom the previous day in exchange for nine bandits held by security agencies in the state following the rapprochement between the Katsina State government and the bandits in the eight frontline local government areas of the state sharing boundary with Zamfara State.
35 Arraigned For Arson, Stealing Of Katsina SGS’ Property
No fewer than 35 suspects arrested over the alleged burning of Danmusa country home of the secretary to the government of Katsina State, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa and the theft of his property worth millions of naira have been arraigned in court. The suspects and scores of irate mob were also said to have burnt down two offices of the Danmusa local government area chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Danmusa Town.
Nigeria: Scores Feared Kidnapped in Katsina Community
Katsina — No fewer than 45 women and children were abducted by gunmen at Wurma village in Kurfi Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State contrary to statement released by the Police. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the victims were abducted when the dare devil gunmen stormed the community and raided houses for hours.
Scores Feared Kidnapped In Katsina Community
No fewer than 45 women and children wereabducted by gunmen at Wurma village in Kurfi Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State contrary to statement released by the Police. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the victims were abducted when the dare devil gunmenstormed the community and raided houses for hours.
Katsina’s Changing Narrative
Four years after, Aminu Bello Masari-led administration roll out drums to celebrate the first series of its strides across Katsina State, inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari. ANDY ASEMOTA writes on the issue. President Muhammadu Buhari and many from various segments of the society from Wednesday, August 16, to Thursday, August 17, 2019, attested to the giant strides of Governor Aminu Bello Masari in the last four years.
NYSC Nabs 6 Fake Corps Members In Katsina
No fewer than six fake corps members have been nabbed in this week’s registration of 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two NYSC members in Katsina State on allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery. The state NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Ahidjo Yahaya, who confirmed this yesterday said, the arrest of the last two female corps members is sequel to security report from the NYSC Director General, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim.
Go After Corrupt Politicians, Northern Elders Urge PMB
Following the formation of his cabinet, Northern elders have advised President Muhammadu Buhari to go after corrupt politicians in the country. According to the elders, since fighting corruption is one of his cardinal agenda, Buhari should ensure the cancer called corruption is fought head on.
How Rural Girls Are Empowered To Become Health Workers
The shortage of health workers in rural areas, especially in the Northern part of the country, has continued to take a toll on infant and maternal health. In this report, ANDY ASEMOTA writes on the efforts by some state governments and development partners to build capacity and reverse the trend. Five northern states in collaboration with UK funded development agency, DFID, are currently focusing on empowering rural girls as solution to shortage of health workers particularly in rural communities.
Katsina Road Mishap: 7 Corps Members Hospitalised, Remains Of 3 In Morgue
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) yesterday said seven out of the 12 persons that survived Sunday’s road mishap at Gobirawa, Katsina State, are still hospitalised in three different hospitals in Katsina metropolis.
Bandits Kill 4, Abduct 4 Others In Katsina Communities
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed that four persons died in suspected bandits attack in Katsina community of Tsayu in Jibia local government area of the state, yesterday. The incident occurred when the villagers reportedly mobilized and trailed the gunmen into the rocky thick forest surrounding the community ostensibly to recover the no fewer than four cows rustled by the bandits.
Muslims Mark Peaceful Sallah Celebration
Nigerian Muslims yesterday joined their counterparts across the world to observe a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The police and other security agencies provided adequate security for the worshippers, who thronged the Eid praying grounds in various states of the federation to mark the day. Among others, the faithful prayed for peace and harmony in the country and Allah’s intervention in the current security challenges as well as divine guidance for leaders at all levels of government.
Eid-el Kabir: Police Beef Up Security, Ram Sellers Decry Low Patronage
To ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the police have tightened up security across the states of the federation. Their action is informed by the directive of the inspector-general of police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu to all assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs) and commissioners of police (CPs) in charge of zones and state commands to deploy adequate operational manpower and equipment to protect all places of public interest during the event.
Insecurity: Nigeria Risks Terrible Situation - Danmusa
With armed bandits continually attacking villages in several frontline local government areas in Katsina State six days after the amnesty granted suspected criminals by almost all northern states governors, Second Republic deputy senate president, Mamman Abubakar Danmusa said, the situation portends danger for Nigeria.
Nigerians Shun ‘Revolution’ March
Nigerians from various states of the federation yesterday turned their back to the ‘Revolution’ March called for yesterday by the presidential candidate of the Action Alliance Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. Instead, the citizens went about their normal social and economic activities. In most of the public places visited by LEADERSHIP, markets, schools, and offices were opened. Workers turned up in large numbers and were seen performing their normal routine.
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