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LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | damilola aina |John Charles |Collins Agwam |Tunde Oyekola |Ahmed Kagana Amshi |Maiharaji Altine | +3 more

The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account.
Eid-el-Fitr: Govs, lawmakers congratulate Muslims, preach unity, tolerance

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi |Animashaun Salman |Chima Azubuike |Godwin Isenyo |Gbenga Odogun |James Abraham | +4 more

As Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan on Sunday, some state governors and leaders across the country delivered messages urging citizens to embrace unity, peace, and progress. Their statements, delivered through various platforms, captured the spirit of the season, PUNCH ONLINE reports. Abiodun hails Ogun MuslimsOgun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, in his statement, commended Muslims for their prayers and charitable acts during Ramadan.
Ramadan: Kebbi, Bauchi, Kano rebuff CAN, say schools remain closed

1 month ago | punchng.com | Animasahun Salman |Godwin Isenyo |Tukur Muntari |Umar Sani |Ahmed Kagana Amshi

The Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano State governments have reaffirmed that the holiday granted to both primary and secondary schools in their states for Ramadan fast will not be reconsidered, despite concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria. Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State governor, Ahmed Idris, stated that the decision was made after consulting all relevant stakeholders, including religious leaders and parents.
Rural areas suffer blackout despite N14bn power spending

Jan 21, 2025 | punchng.com | damilola aina |Gift Habib |Maiharaji Altine |Justin Tyopuusu |Matthew Ochei |Samuel Ese | +4 more

Despite spending more than N14.36 billion on alternative sources of electricity for rural areas across the federation in 2024, the Federal Government proposed to spend N1.3 trillion to deepen its efforts in 2025. The Rural Electrification Agency will handle the projects under the Ministry of Power. This is as the REA, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is probing for N12.7 billion fraud, has failed to connect hundreds of communities to the national grid.
Farmer-herder crisis: More northern states adopt RUGA to curb clashes

Jan 20, 2025 | punchng.com | Gbenga Odogun |Tunde Oyekola |Collins Agwam |Tukur Muntari |Animasahun Salman |Chima Azubuike | +5 more

In a move to address the farmer-herder conflict and also boost food production, several northern states have adopted the National Livestock Transformation Plan popularly known as the Rural Grazing Area initiative. So far, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Nasarawa and others have mapped out large swathes of land for the RUGA take-off.
Ningi monarch visits Pataskum Emir to deepen ties

Jan 16, 2025 | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi

Emir of Ningi’s visit to Pataskum Emir in Potiskum The 17th Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Haruna Yunusa Danyaya, has paid a historic visit to the Mai Pataskum Palace in Potiskum, Yobe State. As a First Class traditional ruler, he was warmly received by Mai Pataskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, and members of the Emirate council.
Yobe’s Pataskum Emirate urges UNIMAID don to uphold standards of traditional title

Jan 16, 2025 | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi

The Pataskum Emirate has conferred the traditional title of Shettima Illumbe on an Associate Professor, Ahmed Mohammed Bedu, a renowned scholar in the Linguistics department at the University of Maiduguri. Arewa PUNCH reports that the esteemed title is reserved for advisory chieftains who provide counsel to the emir on matters of scholarship, encompassing both Western and Islamic knowledge within the emirate.
Yobe information officers reminded of roles in govt activities

Jan 16, 2025 | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi

Yobe SSG Baba Mallam Wali presenting tools to a participant Information Officers operating from the Ministry of Information, in Damaturu, Yobe State, on Tuesday, participated in a three-day workshop where they were reminded of their key functions in government activities. The event also aimed to refresh their skills and emphasize their pivotal roles in reporting on state government activities.
Buni employs 424 health workers to boost health care

Jan 9, 2025 | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 424 health professionals to bridge the manpower deficit in the healthcare sector of the state. Arewa PUNCH learnt that the governor also aims to make available,accessible and affordable healthcare delivery to Yobe residents.
Stakeholders carpet Yobe over poor implementation of LG autonomy

Jan 9, 2025 | punchng.com | Ahmed Kagana Amshi

A leading member of the African Democratic Congress in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, has carpeted the state government over its non-transparent posture on issues bordering on local government autonomy in the state.