Tag: GOVERNMENT

Kano Govt converts Maitama Sules residence to Democratic Center

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Late Yusuf Maitama Sule

The Kano state government has acquired the residence of late Dr Yusuf Maitama-Sule, former Nigerias Ambassador to the United Nations, for the establishment of a Democratic Centre and Museum. A statement by the commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, on Wednesday in Kano said the action was to promote democracy and good governance in Nigeria. He said that the construction work had already commenced at the residence and old British Council Library along Emirs Palace in the ancient city of Kano. Garba said the project worth over N621million would be in…

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Torture; CSOs Urge Nigerian Government to Submit report to Convention

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The CLEEN Foundation and Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) have jointly appealed to the Nigerian government to comply with its obligation to the Convention Against Torture by sending its report to the Committee in accordance with Article 19 of the Convention Against Torture Treaty. The demand was made as part of a series of activities carried out by both organizations towards the implementation of the Convention Against Torture in Nigeria. The Foundation said while Nigeria has recorded some progress in terms of the enactment of relevant legal provisions including…

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Govt will compensate victims of SARS killings Sanwo-Olu

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the government will compensate victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) killings in the state. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Monday, while addressing the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate. He said that the compensation and other agitations of the protesters would be addressed amicably, and urged them to calm down. The governor, who read out some of the names of the people who were victims of SARS excesses, assured the youths that the government would get to the families and compensate…

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Zamfara Govt to reactivate livestock, poultry centers

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Zamfara State Government, says it has adopted proactive measures to resuscitate the moribund Livestock Investigation and Breeding Center (LIBC), Kwatarkwashi and other poultry units in the state. Alhaji Ibrahim Jibo, the states Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, stated this at the inauguration of stakeholders meeting in Gusau on Monday. Jibo said the meeting was to examine, deliberate and workout modalities to streamline reactivation of the livestock centre and other poultry units in the state, adding that the centers would soon resumed operation. Gov. Bello Matawalle had directed for…

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