To implement local government autonomy, the engagement of civil society and community-based organizations is crucial, members of the Advisory Committee on local government autonomy in Taraba State said on Tuesday. The committee also contended that the autonomy would enable local governments to allocate resources, implement programs, and engage citizens in impactful ways. The representatives from…

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the Zamfara State Security Trust Fund. A former Inspector-General of Police, MD Abubakar, is Chairman of the Fund. During the commissioning ceremony in Gusau, the state capital, Lawal urged other states to establish similar funds, harmonize plans and foster a regional approach to security issues,…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called for a multi-dimensional approach to address the complex security situation in northern Nigeria. The governor made this proposal during a two-day roundtable discussion on insecurity organized by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Abuja. The CNG organised the programme at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and…

Sporting activities had a great start in the new year in Okija, Anambra State over the weekend as communities contended for the coveted trophy of the football tournament organised by Abig Nwankwo Foundation. The tournament, which was keenly contested among several communities, had three of them emerging as the major contenders at the grand finale…