By Akanta Hannah Taraba state has been ranked as the third state with the highest rate of mal-nutrition in the northeast with 45. 5% malnourishment among children. This report is based on the 2023-2024 National Demographic Health Survey, which was revealed during a presentation by the state Specialist Hospital in Jalingo. Malnutrition has been […]
By Yakubu Halliru The Gombe State House of Assembly has confirmed Mohammad Bappayo Abdulmumini as the Auditor General for Local Government, following a request from the state government submitted during last week’s plenary session. Speaker of the House, Abubakar Mohammad Lugerewo, praised Abdulmumini’s appointment, citing his extensive experience in local government administration across […]
By Jawati Friday Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, FIIRO, has sought the support of Radio Nigeria, Fombina FM, to raise public awareness of its activities in the state. The Director of the Institute, North East Zone, Dr. Ajani Sakirdeen, conveyed this objective during a courtesy visit to the management of Radio Nigeria, Fombina FM […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Sustaining citizens engagement and capacity building have been identified as essential tools for success in promoting social accountability strategies and empowering citizens to drive initiatives that inspire transparent governance. Country Director, OXFAM Nigeria, John Makina made this assertion at a 3-Day meeting on Open Governance Partnership and Community Development Planning, State Exchange […]
By Akanta Hannah Taraba state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared College of Education, Zing a training centre for teachers across the state. The governor made the declaration during the combined convocation ceremony of the College in Zing, Zing local government area of Taraba state. Since he assumed office as the governor of Taraba […]
By Dauda Iliya Borno state Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has called for expanded collaboration with the World Bank to accelerate the state’s post-conflict recovery efforts. Governor Zulum made this call during a meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ndiame Diop, on Friday in Abuja. Governor Zulum emphasized the […]
By Yakubu Jekadafari The Gombe State House of Assembly has passed into law a supplementary budget of 364.71 billion naira, for the year 2024, which represents an increase of 156.65 billion naira from the initially approved budget of 208.06 billion naira. This followed the adoption of the observation and recommendation of the house […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has signed five bills into law, marking significant progress in the state’s development. According to a press statement signed by the Chief press secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to newsmen in Yola the Adamawa State Capital, the newly enacted laws […]
By Gloria Abutu The need for farmers to adopt good agricultural practices was the focus of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Forum for Selected Farmers held in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. With the theme “NEPC Intervention for Increased Production of One-State-One-Product (OSOP) for Export in Adamawa State,” the event aimed to support local […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Executive Council has approved the procurement of twenty-five brand new pick-up trucks from Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited for security agencies in the state. Briefing Newsmen after the council meeting, the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, James Iliya, stated that the trucks would be purchased at a cost of […]