IBAN Chairman urges Gov. Uba Sani to restore Kaduna State’s Information Ministry

Ramalan urges

Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, to reinstate the Ministry of Information and Home Affairs, which was scrapped during the Nasir el-Rufa’i administration. Ramalan made the appeal during the 48th National Council of Information and National Orientation, emphasizing the vital role of the ministry in managing public information and fostering communication between the Government and the citizens. In his statement, Ramalan highlighted that the Ministry of Information was historically a critical…

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Judiciary, Media key pillars of democracy – CJN

CJN on Judiciary, Media

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has described the Judiciary and the Media as critical pillars of democracy, highlighting their complementary roles in upholding justice and accountability in society. Justice Kekere-Ekun, represented by the Secretary of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), AbdulAziz Olumo, made this assertion at the 2024 National Conference of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents, (NAJUC), in Abuja. According to her, the Judiciary serves as the “guardian of justice, equity, and the rule of law,” while the Media acts as “the conscience of society, disseminating…

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NASS can prevent govs. from misusing State Police Gov. Sani

Gov. Sani on State police

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has allayed fears that if State Police are eventually established, state governors will use them to oppress their political opponents. After the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Sani briefed State House correspondents, where he disclosed that 36 State governors had submitted their positions on State Police establishment, and all indicated overwhelming support. The development boosts many calls for the establishment of state police. However, there have always been concerns that state governors might misuse them in some quarters. But while…

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FAAC: FG, States, LGs share whopping ?1.727tr revenue for Nov.

FAAC FG, States, LGs share

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ?1.727 trillion among the Federal, State, and Local Government Councils as revenue for November 2024. A communiqu, issued after the FAAC meeting on Thursday in Abuja, detailed the breakdown of the distribution. The total distributable revenue included: Statutory revenue, ?455.354 billion; Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue – ?585.700bn; Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) – ?15.046bn and Exchange Difference revenue – ?671.392 billion. The communiqu highlighted that a gross revenue of ?3.143 trillion was generated in November. However, deductions for cost…

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Primary Health Care: Kaduna emerges ‘Best State’ in N’West region

Kaduna emerges Best State

By AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir Kaduna State has emerged the best performing state in Primary Health Care in the North-West region, underscoring Governor Uba Sanis strong commitment to transforming the health sector. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who received the international recognition and a cash prize of $500,000 on behalf of the Government, stated that the award is a testimony of the Governors  exceptional health-care investments and leadership. For Kaduna State, the award represents more than just financial recognition. It stands as a testament to the State’s dedicated health team and…

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Rivers: Ganduje declares Wikes ally, Tony Okocha as APC leader

Ganduje declares

The National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has affirmed that Chief Tony Okocha is the leader of the party in Rivers State. According to Ganduje, the party’s Executive Committee headed by Okocha, an ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike, who is still a PDP member, is the Rivers State APC leadership structure recognised by the national secretariat of the party. Ganduje made this declaration yesterday in Port Harcourt, the State capital, during the inauguration of the newly-elected State Executive Committee of the party.…

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Finland seizes Simon Ekpas assets, detains him in notorious prison

Finland on Simon Ekpa

Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafran activist, who is currently detained on allegations of terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, along with four alleged accomplices, has been held in remand for several weeks, with the assets of companies linked to them also seized. According to Finnish newspaper Yle, Ekpa is being held at the Kylmkoski vankila (Kylmkoski Prison), a maximum-security facility in Vanhamaantie, Akaa, Finland. The prison, built in 1993, is known for housing some of the countrys most dangerous offenders and was featured in the Netflix…

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You cant abandon Tinubus Govt to zones who didnt vote for him Shehu Sani tells North

Shehu Sani tells North

Renowned activist and former senator representing Kaduna-South, Shehu Sani, has urged the North not to abandon President Bola Tinubus administration. Sanis statement, contained in a video, followed the Norths opposition to Tinubus tax reforms Bills currently before the 10th National Assembly. said: “They should not leave the government to others who did not vote for it”. This is even as the ex-lawmaker urged the North to support positive reforms by the Tinubu administration. Recall that the tax reform Bills initiated by Tinubus administration have attracted criticism in several parts of…

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