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 

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

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.

Others include Ekiti State’s Biodun Oyebanji, Cross River’s Bassey Otu, Imo State Deputy Governor, Chinyere Ekomaru, Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, and Ondo State Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami,The governors at about 1:18 pm entered the Marque hall to have a closed meeting. According to a banner announcing the visit, the 17 governors were supposed to be in attendance.

Source: dailypost

In other news – Madakin Shabu regains freedom from abductors after N15M ransom payment

Alhaji Musa Shuaibu, a community leader in Shabu, Lafia North Development Area of Nasarawa State, who was abducted on Thursday evening, has regained freedom from his abductors.

That Shuaibu, who holds the title of Madakin Shabu, was abducted just after the dusk prayer (Isha’i) on his way back to his residence meters away from the mosque.  Read more