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The Kano State Government has declared Monday, 23 September 2024, a public holiday to mark the 7th day of Maulud Nabiy, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, issued to the press on Friday. According
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The Abia State Government has granted approval to the state’s Ministry of Education to provide funds and running costs for the offices of Heads of Schools in the state. This move is intended to address issues of illegal fee collections and alleviate pressure on school heads. The decision follows allegations that some schools have been
Abia govt moves against alleged extortion of pupils by schools
The Abia State Government has granted approval to the state’s Ministry of Education to provide funds and running costs for the offices of Heads of Schools in the state.
This move is intended to address issues of illegal fee collections and alleviate pressure on school heads.
The decision follows allegations that some schools have been collecting illegal fees from pupils in primary and secondary schools.
Addressing journalists at Government House Umuahia after this week’s State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, stated that the move aligns with the ongoing reforms in Abia State’s education sector.
“Hitherto, we used to hear stories of illegal fee collections, possibly due to pressure on the heads of such institutions. So, the state government has taken steps to make this a thing of the past by providing funds for the heads of primary and secondary schools in the state,” Kanu explained.
Kanu also noted that the state government has successfully completed 124 road projects as part of its zero-pothole initiative. This effort is part of the government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, with a principal focus on Aba and Umuahia.
He added that the registration of all commercial vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles operating in the state is ongoing to ensure the security of citizens. He urged affected vehicle owners to comply with the registration process before enforcement begins.
Contributing, the Chairman of the Abia State Unified Task Force and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Azubuike, explained that the registration policy aims to identify the owners or operators of commercial vehicles in Abia, assisting security agents in their work.
Abia govt moves against alleged extortion of pupils by schools
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The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government to swiftly restore electricity supply in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and other states in the North. DAILY POST reports that some parts of the North are in total blackout following a fault in the 330kV DC Transmission Line. In a communique signed by Chairman of
Restore power In Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, others – Northern senators tell FG
The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government to swiftly restore electricity supply in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and other states in the North.
DAILY POST reports that some parts of the North are in total blackout following a fault in the 330kV DC Transmission Line.
In a communique signed by Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, the senators asked the Federal Government to expedite repairs of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line to restore power supply.
They also urged the Federal Government to implement measures to prevent future vandalism of power infrastructure in the North.
“The ongoing outages, resulting from vandalism and national grid disturbances, have brought economic hardship, compromised healthcare delivery, and imposed expensive fuel costs on citizens.
“Small businesses are struggling to operate, hospitals are facing increased running costs, and livelihoods are being severely impacted.
“The Northern Senators Forum respectfully requests the federal government to expedite and prioritise repairs on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines to restore reliable power supply.
“Support renewable energy. Back KEDCO’s initiatives for renewable energy and Mini Grid solutions to provide sustainable power options,” the Forum said.
Restore power In Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, others – Northern senators tell FG