From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday swore in Mutawakkil Mustapha Salis as an Honourable Khadi of the Katsina State Shari’a Court of Appeal, charging him to uphold integrity, fairness and the fear of God in the discharge of his duties. The ceremony, held at the Government House, Katsina, attracted dignitaries from the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government, members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars and family members of the appointee. Describing the appointment as a step towards strengthening the Shari’a judicial system in the state, the governor said…
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From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Governor, Umar Dikko Radda, on Monday flagged off the disbursement of over N15.390 million to 727 vulnerable persons, including the disabled, women and other groups in Kaita Local Government Area of the state. The cash assistance was provided by the Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Kabir Magaji Gafia, under his foundation. Speaking at the event, Radda commended Gafia for what he described as a commendable humanitarian gesture aimed at alleviating the suffering of the less privileged, particularly during the Ramadan period. Represented by the Secretary to…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Usman Murtala Banye, has distributed food items and clothing worth millions of naira to constituents in Katsina State ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. Banye, who represents Batagarawa, Charanchi and Rimi Federal Constituency of Katsina State, said the gesture was aimed at improving the welfare of the beneficiaries and supporting them during the holy month. He explained that the assistance would enable vulnerable residents to observe the fast without hardship. “This is part of my contribution toward improving the lives of my constituents, especially during this sacred…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Nigeria has advocated increased strategic investment in youth and women in agriculture as the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Governing Council concluded in Rome, Italy. The meeting, themed “From Farm to Market: Investing in Young Entrepreneurs,” focused on the critical role of young people in driving job creation, innovation and inclusive growth within global food systems. A statement issued in Abuja by the Head of the Department of Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, said Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, who was…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commissioned the Fufore Cottage Hospital and announced plans to upgrade it to a full-fledged General Hospital. Fintiri disclosed this during the commissioning of the facility over the weekend, saying the upgrade would enable the hospital to provide secondary healthcare services to residents of Fufore Local Government Area and neighbouring communities bordering the Republic of Cameroon. The governor, who was accompanied by his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta; the senator representing Adamawa Central, Aminu Iya Abbas; and other dignitaries, expressed satisfaction with the quality of the facility. He described the project…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. Hong announced his resignation in a statement dated February 9, 2026, and made available to journalists in Yola, Adamawa State, describing the move as a personal decision. “I write to formally tender my resignation from the PDP, Shangui Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State,” the statement read. He said the decision followed wide consultations with his family, friends and political associates, as well as careful reflection on prevailing circumstances…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday declared open a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Public-Private Partnership framework for members of the State Executive Council. The workshop, organised by the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency, was aimed at strengthening policy-level understanding and leadership oversight of PPPs as a strategic tool for infrastructure development, improved service delivery and sustainable economic growth in the state. Declaring the workshop open, Radda said PPPs had become an essential instrument for governments seeking to bridge infrastructure gaps while ensuring fiscal discipline and value for money. He urged members of…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has announced a salary increase for academic and non-academic staff of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University. Radda made the announcement during the university’s 14th convocation ceremony held at the weekend. He also disclosed that his administration had released funds to enable the institution to secure accreditation for some of its programmes in line with national and international standards. “Our government will continue to support UMYU to achieve excellence, discipline and service to humanity,” the governor said. Radda, who was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration by the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reopened Malam Shehu Minjibir Boarding School in Minjibir Local Government Area as part of efforts to improve access to quality education and strengthen moral upbringing among students. The State Commissioner for Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, disclosed this while addressing newly admitted students of the school. He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf took the decision to reopen the school to enable students from all the 44 Local Government Areas of the state to benefit from structured learning in a conducive and well-supervised environment. Makoda stressed the importance of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto North-West University Sokoto has signed its first international Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Lahore, Pakistan, to promote academic collaboration and research exchange. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference, describing the agreement as a milestone in the institution’s drive towards internationalisation and capacity development. According to him, the partnership aligns with the vision of the Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, to advance higher education through cross-border cooperation and position the university within the global academic community. Bunza explained that the MoU provides a structured…