EL-RUFAI’S EYE CONDITION WORSENING IN ICPC CUSTODY, AIDE ALLEGES. (PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai’s Eye Condition Worsening In ICPC Custody, Aide Alleges The media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, has expressed concern over what he described as the worsening eye condition of his principal while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Adekeye also accused the anti-corruption agency of failing to provide El-Rufai with adequate medical care despite repeated complaints about his health. In a statement issued on Friday, Adekeye said the former governor had reported symptoms including swollen, red, and itchy eyes while in detention and had requested medical attention. According to him, family members who visited El-Rufai noticed the condition and alerted ICPC officials, urging them to allow him access to medical treatment. He stated that although two ICPC officials examined El-Rufai’s eyes, no further medical action was taken. Adekeye further alleged that an official identified as...
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JGSG ESTABLISHES RAMADAN FEEDING CENTRES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION. (PHOTO).

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 JGSG Establishes Ramadan Feeding Centres In Tertiary Institution


Jigawa State Government says Ramadan feeding centres will be established at 10 tertiary institutions across the state to support students during the fasting period. 


The State Commissioner for information, youths, sports and Culture Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting held at government house Dutse. 


According to him, the state government  plans to feed over 3.8 million people during this year's Ramadan period in order to support the poor and vulnerable.


Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed pointed out that, the state government has approved over 2.8 Billion naira for special Ramadan feeding at the established 609 centers across the state. 


He said the support initiative designed  inline with government policy is meant to reduce hardship and burden on the less privileged people particularly during this trying period.


The Commissioner noted that, the council also approved the formation of an adhoc committee in all the 27 local  government areas to be chaired by the commissioner for local government or senior special advisers at the local government without commissioner to ensure transparency. 


Sagir said, other committee members include members of the state house of assembly, senior special assistants, special assistants, local government chairman and Police DPO                                                  

Others also include the Department of State Security DSS officer of the Local government,representative CSO's, representative of districts heads, with local government secretary who is to serve as Secretary of the committee. 


Similarly the council also approved over 1.125 billion naira for additional procurement of food stuff to be distributed to poor and vulnerable people in an effort to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship. 

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