The Jigawa State Government says the administration has taken various steps to reduce the number of out-of-school children across the state. Deputy Governor, Aminu Usman disclosed this at the official launching of the Accelerating Basic Education and Livelihood Opportunities for Children and Youth in North West Nigeria Program, ABEP. He said the program is in line with the agenda of the present administration towards reducing the number of out-of-school children across the state. Data by UNICEF shows that only 16.8% of children in Jigawa State are enrolled in school, with 83.2% roaming the streets or engaging in street begging among…
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Bauchi State Head of Civil Service, Yahuza Haruna Adamu, has sent a clear message to civil servants currently sitting for promotion exams, about its zero tolerance for malpractice. The HoS issued the warning to civil servants at the 2024 Batch ‘A and B’ Civil Service promotion exam sensitization workshop held on Wednesday, advising them to avoid unethical behaviour. Haruna vowed that his office will maintain strict oversight to ensure that examination protocols are strictly followed, safeguarding the integrity of the process. DAILY POST reports that about 2,800 state civil servants are taking part in the 2024 promotion exams for batches…
Former Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad on Wednesday, charged Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano to bring about an urban renewal in the state. Ahmad said Abba should replicate in Kano State what former Governor Nasir El-Rufai did in Kaduna State during his tenure. Posting on X, the former presidential spokesman charged the governor to establish two cities outside of the Kano metropolis. Ahmad said Gaya and Dambatta cities should be created from the Kano metropolis under Governor Yusuf. According to him, the creation of these two cities would decongest the Kano metropolis. He wrote: “Dear Gov. @KYusufAbba,…
The chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, Howard Webb, has admitted that West Ham United were wrongly awarded a penalty by the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, in their 2-1 win at home to Manchester United. The defeat ultimately resulted in Erik ten Hag being fired by the Red Devils. With the game level at 1-1 in the 89th minute, Matthijs de Ligt clashed with Danny Ings inside the penalty area. Referee David Coote waved play on, but he was advised to review the incident on the pitchside monitor by the VAR, Michael Oliver. A penalty kick was eventually awarded,…
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned in strong terms “the recent protests and disturbances orchestrated against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.” The forum alleged that it was simply the manipulation by some elections to instigate dissent against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Hundreds of women and youths from Zamfara state, on Tuesday took their protest to the headquarters of the Department of Security Services in Abuja, over alleged heightened insecurity in the state. The aggrieved persons blamed the immediate past governor of the state and now Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for the…
The Cheetahs of Benin Republic are facing a major injury crisis ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya. Reliable defenders Cedric Hountondji and Olivier Verdon were ruled out of the games earlier this week. Also, midfielder Matteo Ahlinvi and left-back David Kiki will also now miss the games, according to Joeuios Beninois. Ahlinvi picked up an injury, while in action for his Swedish side, Vasteras last weekend and will stay at the club for treatment. Kiki, who recently returned to training after a two-month injury layoff is not ready for action yet. Head coach,…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has charged Saudi Arabia to build a second national grid for Nigeria. Sani was reacting to reports that Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Al Saud, assured Nigeria of support in its economic reform programmes. Al Saud spoke during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh. A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the two leaders explored potential areas for cooperation, particularly oil and gas, agriculture, infrastructure and the constitution of the Saudi-Nigeria Business Council. “Nigeria wants an agreement with the Saudi government over a proposed…
The final resting place of former Senate President, late Dr Joseph Wayas, a big mausoleum, is still under construction barely two weeks to November 30, 2024, the burial date. Dr. Dorn Cklaimz, chairman of the mega burial event, told journalists in a news conference in Calabar, Cross River State three weeks ago that all arrangements were set for the burial in Bassang community in Obanliku LGA, adding that the mausoleum was at advance stage of completion. He had said that other former Presidents and Senate Presidents alive, top politicians and other distinguished figures have indicated interest to honour the former…
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, (KACRAN), has condemned the way Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES), a World Bank assisted project, is being run in Northern States. KACRAN’S National President, Khalil Mohd Bello raised the concern in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday claiming that the project was largely hijacked by implementers who prioritized their selfish interests. “Another issue of concern is how certain officials, entrusted by their states, have ignored pastoralist stakeholders when selecting beneficiaries. “They invite firms to train women with no ties to the dairy industry and involve the media to falsely claim…
Galatasaray want to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer by offering cash plus a player for the striker. Osimhen moved to the RAMS Park from Serie A outfit, Napoli on loan in September. The 25-year-old has registered eight goals and four assists in nine outings across all competitions for Galatasaray. According to reports in Turkey, Galatasaray will offer cash plus Davinson Sanchez, Baris Alper Yilmaz or Yunus Akgun for the forward. Galatasaray are expected to face stiff competition from some of the European big guns for the Nigerian next summer. Premier League giants, Chelsea have a long interest in…