Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde 2023 Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for inclusive education following his visit to Almajiris school in Adamawa state. Obi made the call in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. The former Anambra state disclosed that he had visited the Almajiris participating in the Feed and Read Program after his address at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) on Saturday. While commending the performance of the children, Obi stressed that the initiative not only improved their literacy and numeracy skills but also boost the Almajiris confidence and reignite their passion for education. He…

Huge flooding caused by heavy rain in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand has killed at least 12 people, officials say. More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes in northern Malaysia, while in southern Thailand, around 13,000 others have also been displaced. There are fears the number could rise, as heavy rain and storm warnings remain in place. Emergency services personnel have been deployed to help rescue stranded residents and shelters are being provided. The flooding, which began earlier in the week, has seen thousands of residents evacuated in both nations. Videos on social media and local news…

Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 65 Adolescent and Young Persons (AYP) living with AIDS were engaged in skills acquisition training on Saturday by the Kaduna State Aids Control Agency (KADSACA) to commemorate the World AIDS Day (WAD). The theme of the years’ WAD is “Sustain HIV Response, Stop HIV Among Children To End AIDS In Nigeria”. KADSACA trained the beneficiaries on various skills which included the production of vaseline, ointment, Izal, shampoo, dettol and liquid soap. Hauwa Ahmad, the Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Focal Person at the Primary Health Care Centre, Unguan Rimi, highlighted the importance of empowering AYPs living with…

Agency Report Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate under the platform of Labour Party (LP), describe education as the most critical tool for development and future of Nigerians. Obi stated this at the 20th Anniversary of America University of Nigeria (AUN) and Founders Day celebration in Yola on Saturday. Obi, who was the Keynote Speaker at the anniversary, commended Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice-President, for his sacrifice, investing and vision of coming up with the AUN for the development of education in the country. Obi tasked the products of AUN understand that they were groomed to be leaders of tomorrow…

Safiu Kehinde Kano State Executive Council has approved over N7.7 billion for the execution of various infrastructure development projects across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, in Kano on Saturday. He said the decision was reached during its 21st meeting presided over by the Gov. Abba Yusuf. According to the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, the approved funds will be allocated to several projects. ‘He listed the projects to include over N1,89 billion approved for the construction of the Tudun Yola off Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government…

Agency Report As 2024 rounds up and the yuletide around the corner, motorists in Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States have deplored the poor state of road infrastructure in the states. A cross section of the motorists, commuters and an array of stakeholders bore their minds in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the states. They decried that the dilapidated state of most of the roads in the state was hugely responsible for the recurring road traffic crashes, often resulting in the massive losses of lives and property. According to them, the obnoxious spike in the…

Safiu Kehinde Public Awareness on Rights and Rehabilitation of Vulnerable Persons Initiative (PAR-RVPI), has called for collective efforts among stakeholders to tackle sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The Executive Director and Founder of PAR-RVPI, Ms Ogechi Ogu made the call in a statement to commemorate the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based violence on Saturday in Abuja. The Non-governmental organization (NGO) sought the collaboration to mark the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence themed “Towards Beijing +30: Unite to end violence against…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has ordered all workers in the six area councils of the FCT to begin indefinite strike from December 1st. The chairman of the council, Mr Knabanyi Adalo, gave the directive in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Adalo explained that this was in adherence to communique by a the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Nov. 8, in Port Harcourt, Rivers. He said that the NEC in the communique, appealed to the councils’ chairmen to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage. Adalo, however, said that the…

Safiu Kehinde Members of the House of Representatives are set to commence debate on the four tax reforms bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu. Deputy Spokesman for the House, Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday. He said that members of the house had taken time to read through the bills. The bills are: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. As described by the Presidency, the bills seek to provide fiscal framework as well as clear and concise legal frameworks for all taxes…

Agency Report The Katsina State Government has approved the implementation of N70,000 minimum wage for its civil servants from December 2024. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, made this known to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. He said that the new minimum wage would be given to workers under the payroll of the state government, Local Governments and the Local Education Authorities (LEAs). The SSG revealed that the agreement was sequel to an exhaustive and fruitful negotiations between representatives of the state government and the labour unions in the state. Garba-Faskari reiterated the state government’s commitment to…