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The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari had earlier today commissioned 25 brand new buses for inter State transportation across the federation. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the event took place today at  the Katsina State Transport Authority Motor Park along Batsari road where the Governor Lamented over the poor management of the Transport Authority. Masari said all over the world, transportation is subsidised by government and in his own view, Nigeria should not be an exception to that. He narrated his experience that led to the ban of the State Transportation Authority then in the 90's and how his effort as the then commissioner of Works, Housing and Transport saw the re-establishment of the agency for the benefit of the common man. Cautioning the leadership of the authority, the Governor warned against personalising the public property, adding that "we procured the buses to better the lives of the have not, and that the have not

A group, The Nigeria Academic Think Tank, has accused the federal government of being responsible for the circulation of the fake soft copies of “My Transition Hours”, a book written by former President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement released on Tuesday, Usman Aliyu, national coordinator, ​​​​​and Olufemi Akindele, the secretary, the group accused some officials of the incumbent administration of colluding with a former staff of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, to release after manipulation, the unfinished copy of the book. “Obviously the book opened several cans of worms which many had ordinarily wanted closed, as It remains a historic fact that truth is temporarily in bondage to falsehood. However, when truth comes forcefully the earth gets shaken,” the statement read. “Hardly had participants at the book launch, or enthusiasts all over the world, who were rushing to the book stores a day after the launch to pick copies of the book, settled down for its

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari had earlier today condoled the Nigerian Army over the lost of over 40 of its personnel at the theatre against Boko Haram. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the Governor delivered this message when he received the staff and students of the Armed forces Command of Senior Staff College (Jaji) on a courtesy visit earlier today at the Muhammadu Buhari House, the seat of Katsina State Government. The staff and students who were in Katsina for the 41st Annual study tour of the college themed "Education and National Development, a case study of Katsina state" under the command of Brigadier General, O.R. Adenuga. Adenuga who was pleased with the warm reception and the logistics provided by the state government commended the hospitable nature of the good people of Katsina State. @katgovmedia reports that while responding, the Governor extensively traced the historical development of Education in Katsina state cit

Sallar Gang is an age old festival observed in Daura Emirate. Every year during the Eid Maulud celebration, precisely on the 12th Day of Rabi'ul Awwal in the Islamic calendar, sons and daughters of Daura Emirate return home to take part in the prestigious festival. "Gani" is a Hausa word meaning ‘here I am’, from  which the festival derived its name. The festival has over the years become a hub for tourist attractions, with people coming from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the funfare. During the festival, a special durbar is observed which is the climax of the event. In the past, between 10 to 14 days were spent celebrating the festival, but nowadays the event is celebrated between 2 to 3 days. There are other side attractions like traditional sports which include local boxing and wrestling, traditional drummers, artistic displays of acrobatic performances, as well as special prayer sessions,  amongst others. The festival is also an avenue for

Says Bayelsa International Airport Ready for Operations... By Ere-ebi Agedah Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has stated that plans have been concluded to open the Bayelsa state International Airport to local and international passengers before the end of the year. He stated this while speaking as a recipient of the Africa Value awards 2018 in Abuja for Effective Leadership and Economic Development alongside other top influential personalities across Africa. The governor who was represented by his Head of Media and Events Mr Ono K. Akpe, added that under the Restoration Government of Governor Dickson, there has been great transformation in the state which has accorded the state local and international recognition. While noting that the Bayelsa state government was elated at the recognition, Akpe added that the Dickson led administration has pledged to do more in placing the state amongst leading states in the country which will be visible to both re

The Katsina State Government has released the sum of  N400 million as the payment of monthly stipends to 5,000 youths engaged in the newly introduced state-power programme tagged “S-Power”. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the youths engaged in the programme are mostly holders of Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) and Diploma in Education certificates who have been deployed to primary schools to serve as teachers so as to reduce manpower shortages and improve the output of the pupils thereby improving the quality of education in the state. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari while inaugurating the programme in July 2018, said, "it is aimed at reducing redundancy and indolence amongst youths as well as improve the quality of education in the state". Malam Lawal Buhari the Executive Chairman, Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who spoke on the scheme in an interview on Friday in Daura, said that the participants would be

Sequel to the commencement of campaigns by political parties on 18th November, 2018, the FCT Police Command wishes to advise all political parties and aspirants vying for various political positions in FCT in the forthcoming general elections to be law abiding and carry-out their campaigns in accordance with the provisions of the electoral act. They are also enjoined to rein-in on their respective supporters to eschew any act that could bring about breakdown of law and order in the Federal Capital Territory. Similarly, Political Parties are advised to provide the Command with prior notice of all their political activities, especially those that will attract the large gathering of people for adequate security arrangement and coverage. DSP Anjuguri Manzah Police Public Relations Officer For: the Commissioner of Police FCT Police Command, Abuja.e

The Save One Million Lives (SOML),  a Federal Ministry of Health program, which have it cardinal principle as Program for Result (PforR) had reached out to Dandume and Sabuwa Local Government Areas of Katsina State. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mariyatu Bala Usman, Who was at the outreach event said the essence is to practically engage the rural communities in using the available locally and naturally available foods for nutrition and other health benefits in cushioning the effects of malnutrition among the rural inhabitants. At the program, rural women were sensitized on general healthcare improvement services including, Child spacing awareness, Malaria control, Routine Immunization Promotion, Personal Hygiene, Prevention of Children Malnutrition using locally available foods amongst others. The SOML Program for Results have six important feelers that if taken care of could save more than the targeted lives savings. Thes

...another testimonial of uncommon leadership ------ Iworiso-Markson  The Bayelsa State Government has congratulated Governor Henry Seriake Dickson for the award of Best Governor of the Year on Good Governance given to him by Daily Telegraph Publishing Company, publishers of New Telegraph Newspapers. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson in a statement said the award is most auspicious in proper evaluation of not only the merit behind it but also the implication for a better society. He said awards like the New Telegraph award when undiluted, showcases and duly celebrates extraordinariness in leadership and performance, reflecting the critical factor of vision and courage in leadership. Iworiso-Markson stated that, Governor Dickson deserve to be recipient of such award because of the difference he has brought to governance and his style of leadership that has today made Bayelsa a leading state in Nigeria. The Information Commi

By Cyril Onoka Another set of projects undertaken by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel through the Inter-ministerial Direct Labour Committee of the Ministry of Finance is set for commissioning any moment from now.                                                                                                 The projects are part of the resolve by the Governor Emmanuel-led-Divine Mandate administration to rewrite the aesthetic and architectural story of facilities development in the state especially in the health and education sector.                                                                               So far the administration has  initiated and executed over 4,000 people-oriented and impactful projects through the States' Inter-ministerial Direct Labour Coordinating Committee.                                                     These are the pictorial details of some of the projects that were delivered in the last three days.

...A SINKING PARTY OF SICK, CONFUSED MINDS The Bayelsa State Government has said that the All Progressives Congress under the leadership òf Former Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, is a rejected party of sick, confused and confusing minds on a mission to attempt creativity with mischief. The State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Daniel Iworiso Markson, said in a statement on Thursday that the APC had become a leprous organization that has suffered the most debilitating and humiliating defections in recent history in the Nigerian politics. Iworiso Markson who made the comment while reacting to a statement by the State Publicity Secretary òf APC in Bayelsa, Mr Ola Doifie, said that the APC was now desperate to cling unto lies and imagined stories as a lifeline after losing most of its members to the visionary leadership of the PDP led Restoration Government òf the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson. The Government’s Spokesman said that it would only take a band of unconsc

The Commissioner for Education, Katisna State Dr. Badamasi Lawal Charanchi has received a team of consultants from National Content Development Monitoring Board ( NCDMB), Lagos State. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the team is in Katsina State to make assessment in preparation for the forthcoming workshop for Junior Secondary School Teachers in the areas of English, Mathematic, Basic Science and Basic Technology. The aim of the workshop is to strengthen and improve the teachers' teaching skills so as to improve the quality of teaching these basic subjects which by extension improves the quality of education. The Commissioner warmly welcomed the team and assured them of the Ministry of Education's support and cooperation for the success of the program. Earlier in his remarks, the lead Consultant, Mrs Tonya said that the workshop is organized as a result of the inability of most Nigerian candidates to pass employment test organized by the Oil Multinational Co

The Nigeria Police Force wishes to implore the General Public and the media to disregard and discountenance a publication in some social media platforms that an Helicopter belonging to the Nigeria Police Force that landed at ST. PAUL PRIMARY SCHOOL, OMUARAN, Kwara State off- loaded cash into a vehicle belonging to Mr. Tunji Ajuloopin, the APC Candidate for the bye-election in EKITI/IREPODUN/ISIN/OKE-ERO Federal Constituency as untrue and mischievous aimed to mislead and misinformed the Public. The Force categorically wishes to let the public be aware that the Police Helicopter and vehicle in the picture being circulated were not used to convey any Cash and the vehicle does not belong to Mr. Tunji Ajuloopin as claimed in the report or to any other politician. For avoidance of doubt, Police Helicopters deployed for the Saturday, 17th November, 2018 Bye-Election Surveillance patrols and support services to ensure secure environment for the bye-election to fill the vacant S

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari is the All Progressives Congress( APC) Flagbearer for the Katsina State Gubernatorial election in the 2019. Katsina Media and Publicity confirmed this when it saw the Governor's name on the Independent National Electoral Commission's published names of candidates for the 2019 elections as submitted by political parties. Our source also gathered that the 34 aspirants that emerged victorious in the party's primary elections were on the INEC list. The list as provided by the Commission, have  Katsina LGA candidate as Ali Abu Albaba, Mani LGA Hon. Aliyu Sabi’u Muduru, Batagarawa LGA Hon. Shagumba, Mashi LGA Hon Mustapha Sani Bello while Dutsin-ma LGA will be Hon Muhammad Kwamanda, Safana will be Hon Abdul Jalal Abduljalal Haruna Runka Daura LGA will have the candidature of Hon Nasir Yahaya, Kaita LGA is Hon Musa Huhu Gafiya, Ingawa LGA. Hon Abubakar Suleiman Tunas, Maiadua LGA Hon Mustapha Rabe Musa, for Musawa

... says APC cannot win elections in Bayelsa ... decries incessant change of police commissioners in the state A former Commissioner for Information in Bayelsa State, Chief Nathan Egba-Ologo has described as disturbing the frequent change of police commissioners in the state. He said the development is a dangerous trend for sustained peace and security and called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris to put an end to it, if the people must feel safe and secured. Chief Egba-Ologo spoke in Yenagoa on Saturday when he appeared as a guest on a popular radio programme, The Mandate. He said the incessant change of police chiefs has heightened tension in the state ahead of the crucial 2019 general elections and insisted that it is not in the best interest of the state. The former Commissioner who decried the recent activities of some miscreants and criminal elements, called on Bayelsans to join forces with the restoration government to fish out such misgui

The national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress òf surreptitiously influencing the alarming frequent transfer of police commissioners in and out of Bayelsa State. The National Public Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, called on the well meaning Nigerian populace to prevail on the Inspector General òf Police, to avoid the dangerous dimension of politicizing security in the country. Ologbondiyan said that it was beyond the ordinary that eight police commissioners would be posted to Bayelsa State within an alarmingly short period of three months. The PDP Spokesman alleged that political desperation on the part of the national leadership of the APC and their leaders in Bayelsa was responsible for the frequent posting of police commissioners to Bayelsa with the intent to destabilize the peaceful state ahead of the 2019 elections. Preliminary findings show that the APC leaders influence the postings of thei

A Katsina based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Katsina Women Forum had today recognised the Restoration Governor, Rt.  Hon. Aminu Bello Masari's effort in the area of good governance particularly the women empowerment aspect of his Administration. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that Masari was awarded along side Abdullahi Tsauri Tata for his commitment to women empowerment as well. The head of the NGO, Hajiya Amina Lawal Dauda said "since the inception of Katsina State, there has never been any government that had empowered the women gender more than the Masari Administration". She added that their NGO had impacted positively to the lives of numerous women and the girl child. @katgovmedia reports that Amina made a case of their impact in the Change Agenda citing the current "Change Begins With Me"; a program the NGO initiated and is today placed as one of the centre piece of the Federal Government's policies. The Chairman of the occasi

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has tasked people to actively participate in party affairs not because of benefits to oneself but as an avenue to contribute to nation building. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that Masari was speaking during the official opening of Buhari/ Masari Agenda campaign office along the New Government House road donated by Alhaji Hamisu Garba Matazu. The Governor explained that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the mission of changing the perception of Nigerians on politics as a tool for serving one's fatherland with the zeal for development and not as a step to only enrich oneself.      He expressed his happiness that the donor of the APC campaign office is one of the APC primary election contestant who had lost but that did not deter his good intentions and mindset. Masari said the good aspect of Alhaji Hamisu Garba is that after losing the APC primary elections, he became more determined to contribute towar

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari had explained a bit of his government's infrastructural stride in the area  Restoration Agenda of  the educational sector in Katsina State by putting to function over 2000 number of classrooms across the State. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that Masari made this disclosure at the event of Katsina Public Exhibition and Gallery; a Public Exhibition by an independent organisation with an aim of showcasing the achievements in visuals of the Aminu Bello Masari's led Administration, yesterday at the Muhammadu Buhari House, the Seat of Katsina State Government. Masari who appreciated the talent of the youthful minds that came up with the idea of public exhibition said his supporting the idea is far beyond just displaying his administration's achievements but to further serve as an avenue for the youth to come up with something new, and as a means to train future leaders. The chairman of the occasion who doub

The remains of Mrs GoldCoast Dickson,  the mother of the Bayelsa State Governor,  Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson will be lowered to mother earth on December 8, 2018 in Toru- Angiama in Delta State. According to a statement signed by Governor Dickson on behalf of Nanaye Dickson family  of Toru-Orua of Sagbama Local Government of Bayelsa State and the Enimieye Compound of Toru-Angiama of Delta State, there will be service of songs on Thursday, December 6 at the Ecumenical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by 5:00pm. This will be followed by service of song/traditional wake keep at Dickson's Compound, ToruOrua on Friday, December 7 from 5:00 pm till dawn. On Sunday, 9th December, 2019  there will be outing and thanksgiving service at the Palace òf Melchizedek, Toru Orua, Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State by  11:00am. Governor Dickson thanked Bayelsans, Nigerians and  the international community for their support and the outpour of condolences in the most trying tim

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Aminu Bello Masari had inspected ongoing works on the renovation, rehabilitation and upgrading of some educational and health projects in Malumfashi. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that Masari first inspected the  Galadima Primary School where 48 classrooms are being completely rehabilitated and renovated to provide conducive atmosphere of teaching and learning. The Governor was conducted round the structures in the school by the Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Badamasi Lawal Charanchi and the Supervising Engineer, Muntari Sagir.       @katgovmedia reports that the Governor later inspected the project on the upgrade of Asibitin Tsamiya which is now being converted into Comprehensive Health Centre.       Masari was informed that Engineer Muntari Sagir Malumfashi single handedly upgraded the structures in the old Asibitin Tsamiya. Later, Masari was at Asibitin kwandala aldo known as Galadima Abdullahi General Hospital where he inspecte

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari had today commissioned the first Community Study Centre of the National Open University, at Masari,  the country home of the Governor in Kafur Local Government Area of the State. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the Special Adviser on Higher Education to the Katsina State Governor, Malam Bashir Usman Ruwan Godiya explained that the Masari's giant strides in education had proved positive in so many areas. He said the State Government had constructed and equipped the centre. The centre is provided with 100 computers which are fully connected with the internet, 200KVA transformer, 100KVA generator, one branded new Hilux which serves as a utility vehicle, a library, laboratory, administrative block and lecture halls. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu in his remark attested to the fact the centre is the first of its kind in the entire Northern Nigeria, adding that "there is no

By Cyril Onoka      Before now, most of the facilities especially in the Education and Health sectors of the economy were an eyesore.           Today, within three and a half years, the Governor Udom Emmanuel-led-Divine Mandate administration has rewritten the story to reflect modernity and digital conceptualization through the initiation and execution of over 4,000 people-oriented and impactful projects handled by the States' Inter-ministerial Direct Labour Coordinating Committee.                 These are the pictorial details of some of the projects that were delivered last week.

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari had yesterday hosted the Northwest Leadership of the BUHARI New Media Centre at the Muhammadu Buhari House, the seat of Katsina State Government. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the North West Leadership of the Centre which were presented to the Governor by the Director General Katsina Media and Publicity, Malam Ibrahim Mu'azzam Abdullahi were at the house to pay a courtesy visit to the Governor to intimate him of the activities of the centre and to formally introduce the State Leadership to him. Mu'azzam took time in explaining to the Governor the effort made by the State Chapter of the BNMC adding that " the centre has an objective of grouping volunteers for promotion of Buhari/Masari's developmental strides". @katgovmedia reports that the National Coordinator of the Centre, Bashir Ahamad who is also the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, appreciated the Govern

The Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari had this afternoon visited Danmama village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State to commemorate with the victims of security unrest in the community. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that Masari who sympathised with them assured them of the State Government's continued effort in ensuring peace across the State as its fundamental obligation, adding that the State Government will also construct a road linking Jibia and Batsari LGAs. He called on the inhabitants of that settlement to cooperate with the security agents who are working day and night to tackle the menace of insecurity as he also promised the community of electrification as it helps in exposing criminal hideouts. @katgovmedia reports that the residents of the community were very happy about the visit of the Governor, which according to them show his concern about their lives and promise to provide all the required support to Government operati

Over 200 Political Associations/Groups, The APC Association of Northern Musicians and the Kannywood actors had yesterday converged in Katsina State for a rally round the State in show of solidarity and support for the reelection of President Muhammadu BUHARI and the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari in 2019. Katsina Media and Publicity reports that the rally which started at the All Progressives Congress's (APC) State Headquarters to Muhammadu Dikko Stadium had thousands of youths chanting solidarity and support songs. The rally which ended at the stadium was attended by the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, his deputy Mannir Yakubu, Secretary to the government of the state, Mustapha Inuwa and other members of the State Executive and Legislative Councils. Musicians who displayed there talents in show of support, made live performances some of the performers include; Boda, Ado gwanja, Fati Niger, Aminu Ala, Ajuba, Yarima, Baban Chinedu, the head of the Music

...Vow To Win 2019 Elections. Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Bayelsa State PDP leadership and the party's  aspirants in the just concluded primary elections have thrown their weight behind moves to entrench loyalty and discipline in the party. Rising from an expanded Bayelsa State Excutive Committee meeting  of the party over the weekend in Government House,  Yenagoa,  the party leadership insisted that only a disciplined PDP can sustain the winning streak of the party in the state, and called for more support for the Governor Seriake Dickson administration to finish strong. A press statement signed by the Bayelsa State PDP Chairman,  Hon Cloepas Moses noted that instilling discipline in the party became imperative to show leadership and purposefulness especially now that more and more politicians who had left the party are returning back to the fold. While stressing that only the PDP has the capacity to win election in the state, Moses urged leaders of t