Usman Usman Garba The rapid growth of social media has created new opportunities for young Nigerians to express themselves, entertain audiences and build careers outside traditional forms of entertainment. Among those making use of this opportunity is Shuaibu Isiya, popularly known as Shuaibu Dan Saurayi, a Hausa digital content creator and entertainer whose journey has grown from simple social media activity into a recognised presence in the online entertainment space. Shuaibu’s experience began around 2019, when he used Facebook mainly to share personal photographs. At the time, his posts attracted limited attention, but the experience gradually developed his interest in…
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From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has commended the ongoing transformation at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), particularly improvements in the airlift of pilgrims to the Holy Land and their safe return to Nigeria. The governor made the commendation when he received a delegation from NAHCON, led by the National Commissioner in charge of the North-West and Board Member, Sheikh Muhammad bin Uthman, who paid him a courtesy visit in Birnin Kebbi as part of preparations for the 2027 Hajj operation. Governor Idris commended the leadership of NAHCON for being responsive…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has commissioned 19 hygiene operational vehicles and a 13-seater bus to strengthen supervision, distribution of materials, monitoring of School Improvement Plans and response efforts in remote communities across the state. The government also unveiled a range of teaching and learning materials, including 296,765 core textbooks in Mathematics, English, Basic Science and Computer Studies, as well as 19,905 copies of curricula and teachers’ guides for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE), primary and junior secondary school classes. Other interventions include computers and tablets, 34,590 core textbooks provided under the 2025 intervention, and…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has joined other leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State in efforts to strengthen the party. Senator Lalong participated in a strategic meeting convened by Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos. The meeting brought together APC candidates and aspirants who contested the party’s recent primaries. The meeting focused on reconciliation, unity and the need to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027…
By Ado Salisu Preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games 2026, to be hosted by Enugu State, are gathering momentum as zonal eliminations for team sports are scheduled to take place across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones from September 12 to 15, 2026. The eliminations, which constitute a key qualification stage ahead of the Festival, will feature basketball, cricket, football, volleyball and beach volleyball in both male and female categories. In line with the Festival’s rules, the first- and second-placed teams from each zone will qualify for the National Sports Festival, while the host state, Enugu, will enjoy…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The member representing Madobi Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Suleiman Mukhtar Ishaq, has described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as an exceptional governor whose achievements, particularly in humanitarian and education-related programmes, are difficult to compare with those of other governors in Nigeria. Ishaq made the remarks while representing Governor Yusuf at the closing ceremony of the Joint Musabaqah of Qur’anic Recitation held at Khairun Islamic University, Kano. The lawmaker, who also chairs the House Committee on Education, said the annual Qur’anic recitation competition was organised to encourage children and young people to learn and…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Board of the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KEBSIEC). This was contained in a letter issued by the Director of the Executive Council, Kabiru Hassan Wasagu, signed by the Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The letter stated that the dissolution followed the expiration of the board’s tenure and would take effect from September 18, 2026. “I am directed to inform you that His Excellency, the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano, saying the initiative was designed to provide women with the resources needed to establish sustainable businesses and improve their economic wellbeing. He urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the grants by investing in…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Barden Ƙerarriyar Kano, Alhaji Shehu Kabir Bayero, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. Governor Yusuf described the death of Alhaji Shehu Kabir Bayero as a great loss to the Kano Emirate, his family, friends and the people of Kano State. He described the deceased as a respected traditional title holder who dedicated himself to the service of the Kano Emirate and the promotion…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged the people of the state to sustain prayers for peace, unity and continued development, saying the prayers offered by parents, Islamic scholars and members of the public have remained an important source of strength for the administration. The governor made the call in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Chief of Staff to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Sulaiman Sani Wali MNI at the fourth edition of a special prayer gathering held in Open arena of government House Kano. Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to Allah for…