From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In an effort to improve the healthcare and wellbeing of federal civil servants, the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, has launched a free eye screening programme for civil servants across the country. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, flagged off the programme at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja recently, noting that a healthy workforce remains the foundation of an effective,…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State on Tuesday unveiled a new State Executive Committee at a well-attended congress held at the main bowl of the U J Esuene Stadium. At the event, Governor Bassey Otu pledged full government support for the newly elected leadership, describing the exercise as a demonstration of unity and maturity within the party. Addressing delegates and stakeholders, Otu said the congress marked “a great day in the lives of Cross Riverians,” adding that the party had gathered to consolidate on its achievements and move forward. “We came to consolidate…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The immediate past Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Wednesday ascended to the chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His election was conducted at the party’s state congress, which concluded in the early hours of Wednesday under the supervision of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Kano, Ambassador Zango Abdu. Delegates from the 44 local government areas of the state endorsed Doguwa and other consensus candidates through voice votes in what party sources described as a peaceful and transparent exercise. The chairmanship position had been zoned to the Kano South Senatorial District,…
From, Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu The Yobe State l All Progressives Congress (APC) re-eleted Chairman Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka has declared the ward and local government congresses a success, praising party members for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the exercise respectively. In a statement by Sa’adatu Maina the press secretary to the re-eleted Chairman Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka said, Gadaka emphasized that the process was free, fair, and devoid of imposition accordingly. “According to him, no imposition, no unnecessary interference, no rancour just a free and fair exercise,” Gadaka described the congresses as a demonstration of party unity, maturity, and genuine consultation at…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar An international commentator, Alhaji Safyanu Jamil Kabo, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that emerging global power dynamics appear to be increasingly directed at the Muslim world. Kabo, who described himself as a human rights advocate, clarified that his position was not based on sectarian affiliation. “I am not a Shia, but a human rights advocate committed to opposing injustice, oppression, and unlawful killing anywhere in the world. My stance is not about religious affiliation, but about justice,” he said. He alleged that statements by prominent Western…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Advocacy for Growth and Development Sustaining Leadership Initiative (ASDLI), a civil society organisation advocating transparency, accountability and good leadership, has presented a special Leadership Merit Award to Alhaji (Dr.) Musa Adamu Majia, founder of Khadija University, in recognition of his contributions to grassroots education and national development. Dr. Majia received the award at a ceremony held at Majia House, Zone 4, Abuja, where he was also described as a “Doctor of Destiny, Father of Education, and True Nigerian Legend.” Presenting the award, ASDLI Convener, Comrade Resheed Shuaib, said the establishment of Khadija University has had…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Katsina State, Abdulaziz Maturaka, has described the African Democratic Congress as a party of “frustrated politicians” struggling for power to survive. Maturaka made the remark while disbursing N10.5 million as Ramadan support to party members, youths, women, and traditional rulers in the state. He said the ADC does not pose any threat to the ruling party, expressing confidence that Nigerians would re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC governors in the 2027 general elections. “We are not afraid of the emergence of ADC as opposition. The…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Adamu’s resignation is believed to be connected to recent political developments following Governor Fintiri’s reported move to Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the governor, Adamu formally stepped down from the State Executive Council with immediate effect. In the letter, he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve, describing his tenure as a privilege under the governor’s…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, March 2, 2026, with effect from March 3. Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the former commissioner for what he described as his commitment and dedicated service to the state. “The Governor appreciates Hon. Doguwa’s loyalty and contributions to the development of Kano State. His service to the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has returned Hon. Rufus Bature as its chairman for another four-year term through a consensus arrangement at the party’s state congress. The congress, held on Tuesday at Landfield, Little Rayfield, Jos South Local Government Area, was attended by party leaders, delegates and stakeholders, who described the exercise as peaceful and historic. Although the event was scheduled to commence at 10am, proceedings did not begin until about 4pm as delegates waited for the screening process to be concluded. Members of the National Assembly, Speaker and members of the Plateau State…