From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has debunked allegations circulating on social media by a blogger, @radical.okoja.bia, and others, claiming that the board is imposing restrictions on Christian worship in the state. In a press statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto, the Commandant of the board, Dr Usman Abdullahi Jatau, described the claims as false, misleading and an attempt to discredit the board and disrupt religious harmony in the state. Dr Jatau said it was necessary to set the record straight, stressing that Sokoto remains one of the most peaceful states in the country, where adherents…
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By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Government has called for stronger grassroots security and greater accountability as the newly elected chairmen of the state’s 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) assume office. The call was made during the third day of a three-day orientation programme organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development for the 24 council chairmen. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Barr. Sani Ahmad Haruna, said effective grassroots administration required a sound understanding of the laws guiding local government operations, prudent management of public resources, and…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) has taken steps to expand fibre-optic connectivity to consumers across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving access to reliable and affordable digital services for households, businesses and public institutions. In an effort to achieve this objective, the agency organised a workshop in collaboration with the State Urban and Regional Planning Board (URPB) and the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (KATDICT). The workshop was aimed at creating awareness about fibre-optic deployment, identifying investment opportunities and addressing challenges associated with extending connectivity to consumers. Speaking while declaring…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director/ Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed profound sadness over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Faleye described Ugboaja’s passing as a huge loss to the labour movement, saying he stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour. The NSITF boss, in a condolence message on Friday in Abuja, said Comrade Ugboaja was a committed labour leader, an articulate advocate for Nigerian workers, and a patriot who served with dignity and passion. “As the General…
By Ado Salisu Players and officials of Kano Pillars Basketball Team are expected to depart Kano for Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, today, Saturday, ahead of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League Final 8 Championship. The over 20-member contingent, comprising players, coaches and officials, is in high spirits ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 6, 2026. The Pyramids side secured their qualification ticket after an impressive performance in the first and second phases of the competition held in Jos, the Plateau State capital, and Minna, the Niger State capital, respectively. Kano…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) on 28th August 2026 concluded a two day sensitization engagement with Dawakin Tofa and Bichi Zones,aimed at strengthening awareness of the funds achievement and procedures for accessing regular Health intervention. This was containing in statement issued by Agency public relation officer Amina Lawan Isa which made available to Journalists. The Executive Secretary of Kano State Trust Fund, Dr Fatima Usman Zahradeen highlighted key interventions and achievement recorded have encouraged stakeholders from Dawakin Tofa and Bichi to seek clarification on how samilar intervention could be accessed. She therefore emphasized the need…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State AIDS Control Agency (PLACA) has disclosed that more than 44,000 people are currently living with HIV in the state, with new infections continuing to occur. The Director of PLACA, Mrs Esther Turaki, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving medical kits and equipment donated by staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Jos Branch, to strengthen the fight against HIV/AIDS in the state. The items were presented to PLACA at the State Secretariat of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Jos by a delegation led by the CBN Branch Controller, Jos,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a State-Level Step-Down Training on Greening Schools and Climate Change Education Intervention (GSCCEI) in Kano State. The training, held at the SBMC Hall, SUBEB Headquarters, Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano, brought together key education stakeholders to strengthen their capacity for the effective implementation of the GSCCEI in schools and communities. A total of 10 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) were selected for the Training of Trainers (ToT), with 10 schools selected from each participating LGEA. Each selected school…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly on Thursday held a valedictory session in honour of the late former Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi. The session was attended by former Speakers and Deputy Speakers, serving and former members of the Assembly, traditional rulers, former Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, well-wishers and members of the public. The session provided an opportunity for members and stakeholders to reflect on the life, leadership and contributions of the late parliamentarian to the legislature and the development of Plateau State. The Speaker of the…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renovated and equipped three primary healthcare centres in Katsina State to strengthen the delivery of health services in rural areas. The health centres are located in Bakiyawa, Batagarawa Local Government Area; Sabon Gari, Daura Local Government Area; and Dandutse, Funtua Local Government Area. Speaking during the handover of the Batagarawa health facility to the state government, the Health Manager, UNICEF Kano Field Office, Dr Serekeberehan Seyoum, said the facilities were renovated under the Global Fund implementation support programme. Seyoum noted that the renovated facilities would contribute to improved…