Published December 31, 2024 By Salejo Ali, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law, which amounts to ₦719.76 billion. Initially presented as ₦549.16 billion, the budget was later increased. The budget, termed the “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” allocates 36% to recurrent…
Published December 31, 2024 By Willies Ugo, Gombe The Palace of Bala Waja in Gombe State was filled with excitement as Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, the newly appointed ‘Sarkin Bai’ of the Waja tribe, led a prominent delegation to express his gratitude. Rambi, a two-term former member of the Gombe State House of Assembly and the…
Published December 31, 2024 By Newspointer The Chairman Jalingo LGA, Hon. Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan Cordially Invite the General Public to the Grand Finals of the Jalingo Peace Football Cup It is with great pleasure that we warmly invite you to the Grand Finals of the Jalingo Peace Football Cup, a celebration of unity, sportsmanship,…
Published December 31, 2024 By Our Correspondent The coronation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, as the Oloro of Oro Kingdom was a monumental occasion, marking the return of his lineage to the throne after 234 years. The event, which blended tradition and celebration, took place with full ceremonial rites…
Published December 31, 2024 By Willies Ugo, Gombe The Gombe State Executive Council has approved the allocation of N4.205 billion for the payment of 2019/2020 gratuities to 2,204 retired civil servants in the state. This approval follows the successful clearance of over N13 billion in gratuities for retirees from 2014 to 2018, benefiting thousands of…
Published December 30, 2024 Emberga Gbaa, Jos The Plateau State Government has officially confirmed Stephen Gadong as the substantive Head of Civil Service. This confirmation follows his successful tenure as Acting Head of Service, a role he assumed on August 26, 2024, after the retirement of Barrister Mrs. Rauta Dakok. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang made…
Published December 30, 2024 By Bashir Hassan UNICEF Nigeria has been playing a crucial role in improving the lives of children and mothers, particularly in its focus areas such as child health, development, and wellbeing. In 2024, the Bauchi Field Office (BFO) demonstrated its commitment to these goals through various initiatives, including the engagement of…
Published December 30, 2024 By Taiwo Ogunniyi At the 14th convocation lecture of Al-Hikmah University, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, stressed the importance of reducing Nigeria’s reliance on oil. He warned that continued dependency on oil would worsen inequality, poverty, and unemployment. The Speaker highlighted the need to diversify…
Published December 30, 2024 By Newspointer Kona sons and daughters in Taraba State have been encouraged to pray for the progress of their ethnic group and the state. This was the central message at the 2024 Jukun Kona Prayer event, which took place at the Government Day Secondary School in Kona Garu, Jalingo Local Government…
Published December 30, 2024 By Emberga Gbaa, Jos Wungak Ropshik Kefas, the CEO of Kefiano Autos, demonstrated extraordinary generosity during his birthday celebration in Jos, Plateau State, where he marked the occasion with over 1,000 orphans and widows. In a true act of philanthropy, Kefas distributed 300 bags of rice and other food items to…
Published December 30, 2024 By Taiwo Ogunniyi Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has emphasized his commitment to people-centered service and community development. During a recent meeting with media professionals in Ilorin, he reflected on his significant contributions to public service, including his selfless years…
Published December 30, 2024 By Taiwo Ogunniyi Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold their watchdog role with professionalism, emphasizing the need for responsible, fact-checked, and balanced reporting. During a courtesy visit by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)…
Published December 29, 2024 By Newspointer Hon. Jafaru Yakubu Chiroma, representing the Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency, has assured his constituents of more accelerated development in the area in this year 2025. Chiroma gave the assurance in a New Year message to his constituents, which was released by his Media Office led by Obinna Agha in Abakaliki…
Published December 30, 2024 By Salejo Ali, Kano The parents of students who were awarded scholarships for postgraduate studies in India have expressed their gratitude to Senator Barau Jibrin for the opportunity. The commendations were made at the Aminu Kano International Airport as the students prepared to depart for India via Ethiopian Airlines. Abdullahi Musa,…
Published December 29, 2024 By Our Correspondent The Emir of Kaltungo, Engr. Sale Muhammad, has conferred the esteemed traditional title of ‘Togo Yamb Kaltungo’ on Hon. Dr. Iliya Suleiman, the Executive Chairman of Kaltungo Local Government and Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Gombe State. The grand ceremony, held at…
Published December 29, 2024 By Newspointer Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Area, Dr. Hassan, has called for unity among the people as the new year approaches. In his message, Dr. Hassan emphasized the importance of coming together to build a stronger, more cohesive community. He encouraged residents to put aside differences and work towards the…
Published December 29, 2024 By Salejo Ali, Kano The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warmly received 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship program, who completed their master’s degrees at prestigious international universities. The students, who returned through Malam Kano International Airport, were greeted by the Governor, his deputy, and…
Published December 29, 2024 By Sam Kutos Six months after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to local governments in the country, the implementation of the judgment has yet to take effect. On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment affirming the financial autonomy of the 774 local government areas in the…
Published December 28, 2024 Taiwo Ogunniyi Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has offered his condolences to the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, on the passing of his Chief of Staff, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir. In a statement released by his Media…
Published December 28, 2024 By Our Correspondent The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Alhaji Mohammed Mahe AbdulKadir, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kwara State. In a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir conveyed his shock and sorrow, saying, “Inna…
