By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has described sports as a growing tool for national unity, youth engagement and economic development, saying the sector is gradually evolving into a major contributor to Nigeria’s economy. The state Deputy Governor, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of the North-West Veterans All-Star Renewed Hope Tournament held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium in Kano. Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the event, Garo said the tournament brought together former players, sports stakeholders and supporters from across the North-West in an atmosphere of unity and mutual respect.…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Gwani Tahir, who died on Friday at the age of 80. Garo visited the residence of the late cleric in Yakasai quarters of Kano where family members, associates and sympathisers had gathered to mourn the respected scholar. During the visit, the deputy governor described the death of the Islamic scholar as a huge loss to Kano State, the Muslim community and the country at large. He said the late cleric dedicated his life…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with international development agencies to accelerate agricultural transformation and economic growth in the state.. The governor stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the European Union, including officials of the EU-VACE Agriculture Value Chain Facility and the Transformative Agriculture Systems for Rural Economic Development programme, at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr Sulaiman Wali Sani, Yusuf described the…
From Sani Gazas Chinede, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the appointment of Dr Mohammed Goje as the Acting Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement, Goje was, until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency. The governor urged the new acting SSG to rededicate himself to the service of the state and the welfare of its people. Buni also expressed confidence that the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education has condemned the rising cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by security operatives across Nigeria, warning that the country cannot continue on a path of bloodshed and impunity. The organisation said the increasing frequency of such incidents reflected a dangerous breakdown of discipline, accountability and respect for human life within security institutions. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. The group cited two incidents that occurred on April 26, 2026, including the alleged killing of a National Youth Service…
From Sani Gaza’s Chinede, Damaturu A political pressure group, the Political and Public Office Holders Association of Yobe North Senatorial District, has purchased the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Governor Mai Mala Buni to contest the zone’s senatorial seat. The forms were presented to the governor by representatives of the association in Damaturu, according to a statement issued by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed. The spokesperson for the association, Hon. Aji Bularafa, said members of the group made personal contributions to purchase the forms for the governor. He said…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the member representing Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Garba Rabiu Kamba, for empowering constituents and executing projects across the constituency. The governor gave the commendation on Monday at the Local Government Secretariat in Kamba during the distribution of empowerment items to beneficiaries. Idris described the lawmaker as a man of integrity with a proven record of service and community development, adding that the initiative was aimed at delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. He said such interventions would complement government efforts in meeting the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Police Command has foiled a violent thuggery attack in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of the state and arrested six suspects following a clash between suspected rival ‘Yan Daba groups. The command said the swift intervention of operatives restored calm and prevented further breakdown of law and order in the area. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Monday after the police received a distress call that suspected thugs had mobilised for a clash in Gyadi-Gyadi…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commended journalists in the state and across Nigeria for their commitment to responsible and ethical reporting, saying balanced journalism has continued to promote accountability and good governance. The state Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, gave the commendation on Monday while inspecting a newly installed 150KVA solar power system provided by the state government for journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Calabar. Ekpang said the media’s consistent coverage of developmental projects in Cross River, particularly during the current political season, reflected the press’s dedication to…
…Council ratifies major investments in roads, healthcare, energy, commerce, sports From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council (EXCO), under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune), has ratified approvals totaling ₦59.8 billion for critical development projects across the state. The meeting, held on Monday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Damaturu, deliberated on key issues affecting the state, including infrastructure, healthcare delivery, energy, commerce, sports development, and security. In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, standing in for the Governor, commended the administration’s sustained efforts in…