By Rabiu Sanusi Kano The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel, Kano State, heartily congratulates the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on his emergence as one of the three finalists in the Crisis Communicator category of the prestigious 2026 National Spokespersons Awards. The Chapel describes the recognition as a well-deserved honour and a testament to Comrade Waiya’s exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effective public engagement in Kano State. The Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, said the Commissioner’s nomination among the nation’s finest crisis…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly has pledged its support for the ongoing consultations on the proposed implementation of state police, assuring the Plateau State Advisory Committee of its readiness to collaborate when the legislation becomes law. The assurance came on Thursday when the Plateau State Advisory Committee on State Police, led by retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habila Joshak, paid a courtesy visit to the Assembly in Jos to seek legislative partnership. Joshak described the engagement as a demonstration of Plateau State’s commitment to transparency, collaboration and proactive stakeholder consultations in addressing the state’s…
From Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing full support to security operatives working to restore peace and stability in Zamfara State. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the meeting was attended by heads of all security agencies operating in the state and focused on strengthening security operations in volatile areas. According to the statement, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s determination to enhance support for troops engaged…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Members of the Kwangwami Farmers Association in Kaita Local Government Area have commended the Katsina ACReSAL Project for providing agricultural support aimed at improving farmers’ productivity and livelihoods. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Katsina ACReSAL office, the Chairman of the association, Alhaji Muhammad Nura, thanked the project management for extending the intervention to farmers in the area. He said the support would significantly boost agricultural activities and enhance food production in the community. Also speaking, Dr. Bishir Abdulkadir of Kwangwami community praised Katsina ACReSAL for its continued assistance to farmers. He specifically appreciated…
By Ado Salisu No fewer than 12 secondary schools in Kano State have qualified for the maiden edition of the Sam Okwaraji Memorial Football Championship following the successful conclusion of the screening exercise. The tournament, sponsored by the Sam Okwaraji Foundation in collaboration with the Nigerian Schools Sports Federation (NSSF), is scheduled to kick off on Friday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano. The winner of the state championship will represent Kano State at the national finals of the competition later this year. Speaking ahead of the tournament, the Director of School Sports in the Kano State Ministry…
From Mu’azu Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the construction of 66 small-town water supply schemes across various communities in the state as part of efforts to improve access to safe and potable water. Governor Dikko Umar Radda disclosed this while commissioning the Tsegeru Small Town Water Supply Scheme in Rimi Local Government Area. He said the ongoing projects are designed to improve water supply in Katsina, Funtua, Baure, Kankara, Kafur, Daura, Charanchi, Batagarawa, and Faskari Local Government Areas. According to the governor, 32 of the 66 water schemes have already been completed and are ready for…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, has donated cash assistance to 40 vulnerable patients at the Yobe State Specialist Hospital and the Women and Children Hospital in Damaturu to help ease their medical expenses. The gesture is part of the chapel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable patients and giving back to society. Speaking during the outreach, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Nabilu Balarabe, said journalism is not only about holding government accountable but also about making a positive impact on the lives of…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Baba Saleh as Media Coordinator and Liaison Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), in a move aimed at strengthening government communication and public engagement. The appointment was approved by the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, and conveyed through an official letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture. The letter was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Salamatu Yahaya Nangere, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner. According to the letter,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, has congratulated Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado on his appointment by the Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as Chairman of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Dr. Dan Agundi described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Barrister Muhuyi’s exemplary record in public service, noting that his commitment to justice, transparency, accountability, and good governance has earned him the trust and respect of the people. He stated that the growing challenge of drug abuse and…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Tragedy struck on Wednesday in the Gagi area of Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto South Local Government Area, when a young man allegedly knocked down and killed a traditional title holder, Alhaji Bello Hassan, the Magajin Garin Gagi. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred when the suspect and his brother were reportedly racing their vehicles on their way to a horse-racing event on the outskirts of Gagi town. According to sources, the two young men are sons of another prominent traditional title holder in Sokoto, Alhaji Bello Mayana, the Mayanan Sokoto. Eyewitnesses described the incident as…