Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has sworn in Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the state’s new Head of Service. The Katsina Governor also swore in the immediate past Head of Service, Usman Isiyaku, as Special Adviser on Public Service Reforms and member of the State Executive Council.

Addressing the audience at the swearing-in ceremony after administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to the appointees at the Katsina Government House Chamber, Governor Radda stated that both the new Head of Service and the Special Adviser were appointed on merit.

He called on all the permanent secretaries to join hands with the new head of service to enable them deliver for the progress of the state. According to the Katsina Governor, the major challenge facing the incumbent administration was the issue of time, as the state government had a lot to cover.

Turning to the Special Adviser, Governor Radda described him as a committed and trustworthy personality, which prompted the state administration to retain him to enjoy more from his vast experience.

Source:  dailypost

In other news – 12 southern governors meet in Ogun State

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Monday received twelve Southern governors at the state’s presidential lodge in Abeokuta.

The governors are Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Alex Otii of Abia State, Babajide Sanw-Olu of Lagos State, Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. Read more 

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday, urged the government of Sokoto State to jealousy guard the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. Shettima made the call at the ongoing North West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State. The vice president said, “In all developmental issues in this country, His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, I want to use him as a point of reference to recognise and appreciate all our royal fathers present here.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on the Sokoto State government to ensure the safety and security of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, stressing the importance of protecting his eminence as a revered leader and a symbol of national unity.

Speaking at the North-West peace and security summit in Katsina State, Shettima emphasised the need for vigilance and measures to safeguard the Sultan’s well-being, acknowledging his significant role in promoting peace and stability in the country. He said “Our father who is a permanent picture in all developmental issues in this country, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto. I want to use him as my point of reference to recognise and appreciate all our royal fathers present here.

“And to the Deputy Governor of Sokoto, I have a simple message for you. Yes, the Sultan is the Sultan of Sokoto, but he is much more than that; he represents an idea. He is an institution that all of us in this country need to jealously guard, protect, promote, preserve and project for the good of our nation. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Muslim Rights Council (MURIC), raised the alarm that the Sokoto government was allegedly plotting to depose the Sultan.

MURIC had raised the alarm in statement by its Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, following the dethronment of 15 traditional rulers for various offences by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. In the statement, Akintola expressed the opposition of Nigerian Muslims to any such plot against the Sultan. Feelers in circulation indicate that the governor may descend on the Sultan of Sokoto any moment from now using any of the flimsy excuses used to dethrone the 15 traditional rulers whom he removed earlier.

“MURIC advises the governor to look before he leaps. The Sultan’s stool is not only traditional. It is also religious. In the same vein, his jurisdiction goes beyond Sokoto. It covers the whole of Nigeria. He is the spiritual head of all Nigerian Muslims.

“Therefore, any governor who tampers with the stool of the Sultan will have Nigerian Muslims to reckon with because the Sultan combines the office of the Sultan of Sokoto and that of the President General of the NSCIA,” Akintola had said.

Source: BBC

In other news – Nigeria Rugby Football Federation set to introduce Rugby game in Kog

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has expressed readiness to develop the game in Kogi, the Confluence State. The Development Officer of NRFF Wuraola Hussain made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Monday.

According to her, the Federation is partnering with the State Chapter headed by Mrs Olufunke Kanjuni and Traditional Rulers to help develop the game in the State. Read more

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has expressed readiness to develop the game in Kogi, the Confluence State. The Development Officer of NRFF Wuraola Hussain made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Monday.

According to her, the Federation is partnering with the State Chapter headed by Mrs Olufunke Kanjuni and Traditional Rulers to help develop the game in the State. She noted that Rugby, which is usually described as a hooligan’s game is another way of curtailing youth restiveness by engaging them meaningfully to be productive and responsible in society.

“Our target is everybody, the youths and most especially, secondary school students, Grassroots dwellers, universities as well as adults that will love and want to play the game. We are open to all” she stated. She pointed out that there is Rugby for special people (people living with disabilities) such as wheelchair rugby, deaf rugby among others. The Rugby Development Officer urged the government and people of Kogi State to embrace the game as it has a lot of benefits for both young and old.

She said “I want to charge Kogi people to embrace the game as it has a lot of benefits. There are opportunities for the youths to play professional and international Rugby and earn good money. There are also opportunities for scholarships because it is an international game. Wuraola said Nigeria is the fifth Rugby fastest growing country in the world, saying both men and women are doing well in the competition. She added that the Federation has a League in the country which will commence soon, pointing out that it will be played based on Geopolitical zones.

Source: BBC

In other news – 12 southern governors meet in Ogun State

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Monday received twelve Southern governors at the state’s presidential lodge in Abeokuta.

The governors are Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Alex Otii of Abia State, Babajide Sanw-Olu of Lagos State, Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. Read more