By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Head of Civil Service, Mr Stephen Pam Gadong, has said that a successful career in the civil service requires proper planning, discipline, continuous learning and a clear understanding of the responsibilities of public service. Gadong made this known at the commencement of a training programme for civil servants organised by the Department of Training, Office of the Head of Civil Service. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Mrs Rabecca Sasheet, Esq., he noted that a career in the civil service marks the beginning of a journey of service, personal growth and contribution…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), also known as The Blue Council Africa, has commenced high-level engagements with the African Union Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission in Abuja to explore a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Africa’s Blue Economy agenda. According to a statement issued by Piriye Kirayemo from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the meeting sought to establish a framework for institutional collaboration, joint programme development, resource mobilisation and coordinated implementation within the AU Agenda 2063 framework. During a technical presentation on Blue Economy development in Africa, ABER’s Chief of Staff to the Convener and Head…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the state’s tourism potential to attract visitors and investors. Speaking in Yola during the 2026 World Tourism Day celebrations, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Aloysius Babadoke, said the annual event underscores the state’s determination to preserve its diverse cultural traditions and promote them to both domestic and international tourists. His words, “The colourful ceremony reflects the Fintiri administration’s focus on culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth, job creation, and social development. He also highlighted Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s planned modern amusement park…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Not less than 39 Ardos across 21 local government areas of Adamawa State have come out for the endorsement of Labour Party governorship candidate Senator Ishaku Abbo come 2027 election. The traditional leaders under the leadership of Ardo Mailano Ahmadu Bello declared that they would not abandon their preferred candidate despite reported opposition from the Adamawa leadership of Miyetti Allah Tabital Pulaku Kautal Haure. The Ardos who assembled in Yola on Friday. They stressed that their support for Abbo stemmed from years of personal relationships, mutual understanding and concrete assistance to Fulani communities, not from ethnic…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Emir of Zazzau,His Royal Highness, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, has approved and confirmed the appointment of Mallam Isiaka Abdulrazaq as the Tafidan Yamman Zazzau, recognising his longstanding commitment to community development, philanthropy, peace-building and the advancement of the Zazzau Emirate. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday said the confirmation was conveyed in a letter dated Wednesday, 7 October 2026 (27 Rabi’ul Thani, 1448 AH), issued by the Office of the Council Secretary of the Zazzau Emirate Council and signed by Malam Yusuf Abubakar Hayat, Magatakardan Zazzau. According to the Emirate Council, the…
By Umar Abdullahi The Sokoto State Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd.), has called for Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that a second term would enable the administration to consolidate its security interventions and sustain investments in infrastructure and human capital development. Usman said the administration had invested in security equipment, operational infrastructure and personnel, alongside projects in housing, education, healthcare and other sectors aimed at improving residents’ living conditions. He cited the procurement of more than 200 Hilux and Buffalo vehicles and 250 motorcycles in the first phase of the government’s security equipment acquisition.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Residents of Sokoto State are still buying petrol at N1,430 per litre at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) mega stations despite the Federal Government’s announcement of a price reduction to N1,350 per litre. Our correspondent reports that NNPC mega stations across the state have yet to implement the announced discount. The Federal Government had announced a reduction in petrol prices and directed NNPC mega stations to begin selling the product at N1,350 per litre. However, the directive has yet to take effect in Sokoto, where the stations are reportedly continuing to sell petrol at the…
By Usman Usman Garba More than 200 civil society organisations across Nigeria have reportedly agreed to honour the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, for his handling of tensions surrounding the Kano Emirate dispute. The planned recognition was disclosed by Barrister Nabila Abba Isma’eel, a member of one of the organisations, who said the initiative was intended to recognise the police commissioner’s efforts to ease tensions and promote public confidence. According to Isma’eel, Bakori demonstrated professionalism and strategic security management through engagements with key traditional figures associated with the emirate dispute. She cited his visits to the palace…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndache, has urged broadcasters and journalists across the country to strengthen collaboration, embrace innovation and uphold professional standards in the discharge of their duties. Ndache made the call in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, while delivering a speech at the 82nd General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). He said broadcasters must work together across public, private and international platforms to promote national unity, development, peace and Nigeria’s positive image. “We must continue to strengthen collaboration among public,…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for stronger collaboration between the state government and First Bank of Nigeria to accelerate economic development, particularly in agriculture, mining, energy and rural development. The governor made the call when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, paid him a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos. Alebiosu said the bank was interested in supporting agriculture and rural development in Plateau State while exploring investment opportunities in the energy sector, including solar power and power generation. He added that FirstBank…