Category: community
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Taraba Communities protest land seizure by Sen. Dagash.…Vows To Resist With The Last Drop Of Their Blood
By: Uhuru Samuel Adaji Jalingo Five communities in Gassol District of Gassol Local Government Area in Taraba State have protested against the alleged seizure of their farm lands by Senator Sanusi Dagash. Mallam Hudu Kashimu, laeader of the protesters on Friday in told our correspondent that the communities would resist the land grab arrangement ochastrated…
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Flood Submerges Shehu of Borno’s Palace, Displaces Residents in Maiduguri
The Palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, along with several areas in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, was flooded in the early hours of Tuesday, forcing residents to evacuate. According to local sources, the Shehu has vacated his palace and is currently taking refuge at the Government House. A resident of…
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Kwara Urban Renewal Projects receives Emir’s nod
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has thrown his weight behind the ongoing urban renewal projects of the Kwara State Government, calling on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to push through the massive infrastructural works. The monarch disclosed this on Thursday while receiving a government delegation led by the Commissioner for Works,…
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Ex-Senate President Lawan Donates N25m To Flood Victims In Yobe
From Lateef Taiwo President of the 9th Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, has donated the sum of N25m naira to flood victims in his Senatorial District of Yobe North. Lawan made the donation over the weekend when he paid a visit to Nguru and Karasuwa local government areas to assess the extent of damage caused by…
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Kwara: Muslim community hails Yakubu Gobir’s selfless efforts
The Muslim community of Gambari in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have lauded Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, a philanthropist and humanitarian extraordinaire for taking over the reconstruction work of the Imam Gambari Mosque. Comrade Gambari Volvo, who disclosed that work on the project has reached 80 percent completion stage, said Gobir’s gesture was a testament to…
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Katsina Governor Urges Local Council Chair Candidates to Prioritize Rural Needs
From Lateef Taiwo Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disclosed that a new community development programme designed to address the specific needs of the rural populace is underway. Governor Radda disclosed this during a meeting with the All Progressives Congress APC candidates vying for the state’s local council chairman positions at the Katsina…
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Benue Youths Protest Incessant Killings, Block Roads and Local Government Office
On Wednesday, youths in large numbers blocked the Ayati-Sai road in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State to protest against the ongoing wave of killings in their community. The protest, which escalated to the council secretariat in Zaki Biam, the headquarters of Ukum LGA, saw youths venting their anger over what they perceive as…
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Senate seeks urgent intervention to tackle flooding in Abia-North communities
From Lateef Taiwo The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to urgently tackle the menace of flood bedeviling communities in Abia-North Senatorial District which has cut short lives , destroyed properties, public and private infrastructures. Lamenting the floods attendant hardships and level of destruction , the Lawmakers also asked the Federal Ministries of Housing…
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One Year Anniversary; Jibu community leaders applaud Taraba governor
Uhuru Samuel Adaji Jalingo Traditional Rulers under Jibu chiefdom in Bali local government area of Taraba on Monday applauded the State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas for the giant developmental achievements recorded within one year in office. The traditional rulers unanimously commended the Governor for his free education policy which they said had relieved parents of…
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Kaduna Government Adapts to Shifting Revenue Landscape
By Milcah Tanimu The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), led by Chairman Jerry Adams, has highlighted a concerning trend: traditional revenue sources are drying up. In response, the state is pursuing innovative strategies to unearth new revenue streams and staunch financial leaks. Adams emphasized the necessity of unconventional approaches, leveraging advanced data analytics and…