By Rabiu Sanusi Former Zamfara State Governor and Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari has called on Northerners to respect the country power-sharing arrangement and allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete his constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure. Yari made the call in Kano where he stressed the need for political leaders and citizens in the North to uphold the understanding that paved the way for the transfer of presidential power to the South in 2023. According to him, the North has had a significant share of presidential power over the years, including…
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By Mustapha Saye As Kaduna State gradually moves towards the 2027 governorship election, the emergence of Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, has introduced a new dimension to the political conversation in the state. For his supporters, the candidature of Shehu ABG represents a pragmatic step towards repositioning Kaduna State and restoring confidence in governance through purposeful leadership, grassroots engagement and human-capital development. Shehu ABG is not entirely new to public service. Before declaring his ambition to govern Kaduna State, he served as a Member of the House of…
By Rabiu Sanusi The development across Kano South Senatorial District has received a significant boost as Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, OFR, continues to push a broad range of interventions aimed at improving infrastructure, human capital and economic opportunities across the district. With 102 projects and interventions recorded across Kano South, the Senator’s current scorecard places emphasis not only on the number of projects delivered, but on sectors directly connected to the everyday needs and economic wellbeing of constituents. A major component of the interventions is agriculture and irrigation, a sector considered central to the livelihoods of thousands of families…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) of his administration’s full support towards ensuring the successful participation of the state’s delegation at the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to hold in Abuja in November. The Governor gave the assurance today when he received the executive members and other members of the Kano State Council of NIPR at the Government House, shortly after the council and other public relations practitioners in the state concluded a Road Walk Show organised as part…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Yusuf made the call on Saturday while attending this year’s Kadiriyya Maukibi in Kano, which brought together prominent Islamic scholars, political leaders and other dignitaries. The Governor said the gathering provided an opportunity to strengthen unity, peaceful coexistence and support for the leadership of President Tinubu. The event also featured the commissioning of a newly constructed Maukibi platform built by the Kano State Government. The platform was commissioned by…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina No fewer than 57,432 women in Katsina State are expected to receive direct financial support under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). The intervention, which will benefit women in Daura and Funtua Local Government Areas, is designed to expand economic opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and reduce poverty among poor and vulnerable households. Addressing journalists in Katsina on Saturday evening, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Aishatu Aminu Malumfashi, said Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to visit the state on Sunday for the launch of the programme. Malumfashi described the initiative as a transformative programme that…
By Ado Salisu The Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria has commenced preparations for the maiden edition of the Nigerian Para-Military Ringo Sport Tournament (NIPAMRIST) Abuja 2026, scheduled to hold from Thursday, November 26 to Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The tournament is expected to bring together officers and personnel from Nigerian para-military establishments. Speaking at the inauguration of the organising committee, the National President of Ringo Sport Club–Nigeria and Chairman of the National Inter-Agency Organising Committee (NIAOC), Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, said the inauguration marked the beginning of preparations for the tournament. He said the event…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The three-year achievements recorded by the APC-led administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto State surpass those of the immediate past administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare, has said. Adare made the assertion while speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Friday as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. According to him, the achievements recorded by the Ahmed Aliyu administration in three years, particularly in terms of infrastructure and dividends of democracy, cannot be compared with those of the previous administration during…
By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Budget Partnership (IBP) on how to strengthen performance of health institutions in the state. The MoU was signed on Friday at EOC Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Nassarawa GRA, in Kano metropolis. The signing of MoU on ‘Health Financing Fund Flow Dashboard’ with state Ministry of Health, was performed on behalf of the government by the state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, while the Policy and Strategy Lead of IBP, Mr. Onyekachi Chukwu, who represented the Country Director of IBP, Dr. Olayinka Babalola,…
By Sani Idris Maiwaya Humanitarian activities associated with Nigerian digital creator Sulaiman Mustapha Adam, popularly known as Sir Captain, have expanded across several areas of community support, including food assistance, clean water, education and emergency relief. Food assistance remains one of the most visible components of the humanitarian programmes. The initiatives have included Ramadan feeding programmes, Ramadan food packages, Dhul Hijjah feeding initiatives and meat distribution, providing assistance to individuals and families during different periods of need. However, the scope of the humanitarian work extends beyond food distribution. Clean-water access has become another major area of intervention. According to figures…