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Recently, there has been a rapid emergence of a dangerous new psychoactive substance known as Akuskura/Kuskura, which is made of herbs laced with tobacco and cannabis and which is rapidly replacing controlled psychoactive substances, dominantly in the northern and south-west parts of Nigeria. When taken, the substance sometimes causes sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body and contraction of muscles. The name Akuskura, sometimes known as kuskura or akurkura, is derived from the Hausa word “kuskura” noun, which can be used interchangeably to mean gargling and rinsing. The substance, which is of different varieties, is used in both liquid and…

Against all hope of public Universities in Nigeria re-opening to academic activities to Nigerian Students and others, this hope has roundly been dashed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday this week, declared an indefinite strike action. This ASUU’s indefinite strike declaration is coming on the heels of failed talks with the Federal Government over contentious issues pertaining the tertiary education sector. The President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, had earlier in the week while making the declaration, announced that the talks with the federal government have become “fruitless”. This is another big blow to the collective…

GOMBE, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Gombe State Urban Planning Development Authority (GOSUPDA) says the demolition of an illegal structure belonging to Gombe Good Leadership Association was carried out in the spirit of the ongoing reclamation of the development masterplan and maintaining the prevailing peace and tranquility the State enjoys. …”Action Not Politically Motivated, But A Reclamation Of Distorted Masterplan” The Gombe State Urban Planning Development Authority (GOSUPDA) says the demolition of an illegal structure belonging to Gombe Good Leadership Association was carried out in the spirit of the ongoing reclamation of the development masterplan and maintaining the prevailing…

GOMBE, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has described the demise of the Emir of Funakaye, Alhaji Mu’azu Muhammad Kwairanga III as a monumental loss not only to his Emirate but the entire state and nation. Governor Inuwa, while reacting to the sudden death of the royal father, said Gombe State has indeed lost one of its finest traditional rulers who worked relentlessly with other royal fathers in the state and offered counsel and fatherly guidance for the peace, unity, growth and development of the state in particular and Nigeria as…

… Says NIMASA Committed to Strategic Collaboration to Grow INDUSTRY. LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE Of NAIJA)- The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has stated that the Agency will continue to take deliberate steps to work with critical institutions and professional bodies to reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry.  Speaking during a courtesy call by a branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to the Agency, Jamoh stated that working with the association and the judiciary was sacrosanct to the Agency, given the complex and time sensitive nature of maritime issues and the attendant requirement…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE Of NAIJA)- A coalition of young individuals, ‘Team TW4Sanwo’ (Thinkers and Workers for Sanwo-Olu) championing the re-election of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu recently donated sundry food items to the elderly people in Ogba and its environs of Lagos. During the outreach that attracted men and women of ages 60 years and above, the group disclosed that they are embarking on the initiative because they believe very much in the governor and pleaded for their prayers and support for him. One of the elders at the outreach event, Pa. Gbolahan Opere described the initiative…

GOMBE, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a revised contract for the completion of the abandoned College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dukku, which is to be converted into a campus of the State University. The conversion, according to the Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr. Meshack Audu Lauco, was prompted by the fact that the structure did not meet the criteria of a school, because it did not have the backing of a law establishing it, with no management and staff employed. After the State Executive Council Meeting, the Mr. Lauco, who is the Commissioner…

OYO, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, on Thursday, said Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises in the State. Olatubosun, who stated this at the inauguration of GSM Market and Artisans Marine at Saki Town Hall, Saki, noted that the present administration has been transparent and accountable to the people. He also reiterated Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to doing more for the zone, if re-elected in 2023. Olatubosun enjoined the people of Saki-East, Saki-West and Atisbo to disregard any “falsehood” by the opposition, adding that Makinde has…

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been decorated as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB) for his unquantifiable contributions to the growth and development of the building industry. The investiture of the Governor was performed by the President of the institute, Professor Yohanna Izam in company of national and state officials of the institute. Governor Inuwa Yahaya who was visibly elated by the honour as FNIOB noted that Nigeria would have been better off if policies regarding regulatory development are implemented through the stipulated channels. He explained that his administration established the Gombe State Geographic Information…

…’Govt To Identity Suitable Location For Befitting Permanent Site’ GOMBE, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says inspite of paucity of funds in the midst of competing demands, his administration will continue to give priority attention to sundry issues affecting the Education sector at all levels. The Governor gave this indication when he visited the College of Education and Legal Studies, Nafada to assess the level of infrastructural challenges confronting the School. While inspecting the female hostel that was under construction but abandoned since 2018, the governor assured that his administration will soon award contract…