From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As preparations gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the bye-elections held in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states as important operational exercises for testing the nation’s electoral infrastructure. The Commission’s official calendar lists the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano, Disina and Sakwa State Constituencies in Bauchi, and Udu State Constituency in Delta among the bye-elections scheduled for September 19, 2026. According to a statement signed and issued in Abuja by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash…
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By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, has urged candidates contesting the 2027 National and State Assembly elections on the platform of the party to unite and work collectively towards the success of the PDP. Shehu ABG made the call at a meeting with PDP candidates and aspirants held on Saturday at his campaign office in Kaduna. According to a statement signed by Yusuf Idris, spokesperson to Hon. Shehu ABG, the meeting was attended by candidates contesting seats in the House of Representatives…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), Abuja Chapter, has secured the commitment of former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, to deliver the keynote address at its forthcoming 20th anniversary celebration. The Chairman of CICAN, Gabriel Kuma, disclosed this following a recent courtesy visit by members of the anniversary planning committee to the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), where Prof. Adesugba currently serves as First Deputy President. According to Kuma, the visit was aimed at formally inviting the former NEPZA…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has urged political actors to shun campaigns of calumny, character assassination and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections. The union made the call in a communiqué jointly signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Muhammad Usman Binji and Muhammad Nasir, and issued at the end of its congress held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Zuru Road, Sokoto. The congress directed journalists to maintain political neutrality, non-partisanship and professional independence as political activities intensify, while urging politicians to focus their campaigns…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Maniru M. Shehu, has empowered constituents in Magajin Gari B Ward with the sum of N31.65 million. Speaking at the event in Sokoto, Shehu said the gesture was aimed at empowering the beneficiaries to improve their socio-economic activities. He explained that the donation was also intended to complement the efforts of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State and the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, in providing support to various segments of society across…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Kano State Chairman of the National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Mallam Mohammed Nura Abubakar, has appealed to the Kano State Government, members of the National Assembly from the state and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene over what he described as the alleged excessive enforcement activities of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) Task Force in Kano. Abubakar questioned the legal basis for a civilian or trade association to impose fines or punishments on individuals or corporate bodies, particularly members of the patent and proprietary medicine profession. He made the appeal while…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government is set to host the 45th Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA), scheduled to take place from October 6 to 16, 2026, with public servants from various government institutions expected to converge on the state for the sporting event. This was contained in a statement signed by Rukayya Uba Sulaiman, Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Kano State, on September 18, 2026. The 45th edition of the Federation of Public Service Games is aimed at promoting physical fitness, healthy competition, discipline, teamwork and friendship among public servants, while fostering…
By Mustapha Saye A socio-political group, Nigeria Forward (NF), has urged political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to uphold the country’s long-standing principle of power rotation between the North and South and allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete his constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure. The group made the call on Friday at the formal unveiling of Nigeria Forward, held at Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Co-Convener of the group and Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said Nigeria Forward was committed to promoting national unity, inclusive governance and citizen engagement across the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed that education remains the number one priority of his administration, stressing that his government will continue to invest in the sector as a fundamental driver of human capital development and sustainable progress. The Governor stated this on Saturday at the 2nd and 3rd Combined Convocation Ceremony of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, where a total of 1,101 students were conferred with various degrees. This was made known in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad, in Kano on Saturday. Governor Yusuf explained that…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) has honoured the President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi Temitope Joseph, for her outstanding contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. Presenting the award to Mrs Joseph, the President of NAPHER-SD, Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju, disclosed that the association had selected more than 10 distinguished sports personalities and seasoned administrators for the prestigious recognition. Our correspondent reports that the event took place during the 54th NAPHER-SD Conference and elections held at the Centre for Excellence, Bayero University Kano (BUK). Commenting…