By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi The 22 All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC), which was held in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State, has come and gone. Interestingly, the state governor, Mr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, hosted the event via the state government. What made the event so unique was its composition where more than 300 members of the Guild assembled in the city for the conference. The conference started successfully on day one with speeches from selected speakers who were carefully selected to do justice to the topics they were assigned to speak on. It culminated into day two with the speakers…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Spiritual Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has warned Nigerian leaders against sacrificing the long-term interests of the nation for temporary political gains and personal ambitions. Olumba Obu, who is revered by adherents as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, gave the warning on Thursday in his divine message to Nigeria to mark the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary at the World Headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. He described leadership as a sacred responsibility…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Zuru Emirate Council has clarified the circumstances surrounding the dissolution of the National Executive Committee of the Zuru Emirate Development Society (ZEDS). In a statement by the Council Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Yahaya Marafa, the Council explained that the dissolution was due to the expiration of the leadership’s tenure, which had been on acting capacity since 2022, and not to discredit them. The clarification was issued to avoid misinterpretation, describing the dissolved members as honourable gentlemen who volunteered to serve their community. The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, expressed appreciation for…
By Abubakar Garba Isah The Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umar, has congratulated Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Emir urged the governor to sustain his administration’s development projects and policies aimed at improving the living conditions of residents across the state. He also called for greater investment in education, healthcare, security and agriculture, while urging the government to pay special attention to pilgrims from Kano participating in the annual Hajj. In a statement signed by the Press Secretary of the Rano Emirate Council, Alhaji Nasiru Habu Faragai, the…
By Abubakar Garba Isah The Director-General of the Kano State Corporate Security, CP Muhammad Bello Magaskiya (retd.), has commended the Kano State Government for its support to security agencies and efforts to strengthen security across the state. CP Magaskiya made the commendation during a special interview to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, where he praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as his continued efforts to address security challenges in Kano. He said the government’s support for private security organisations and other security formations had contributed to improving the security situation in the state. “We commend His Excellency,…
By Salisu Baso The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker said there was every reason to thank Almighty Allah for keeping the country united despite numerous challenges, noting that significant progress had been recorded in various sectors of national development. Rt. Hon. Falgore observed that over the past 66 years, Kano State had witnessed remarkable development in healthcare, agriculture and livestock, education, science and technology, as well…
By Salisu Baso Nigerians and people from neighbouring countries have been advised against risking their lives by travelling to Europe through the North African Sahara Desert in search of greener pastures. A traditional ruler and philanthropist, Ambassador Dr. Chief David N. Onwere, the Sarkin Hausawa Igbo of Afrika, gave the advice in an interview with journalists at his office at Kofar Ruwa Auto Spare Parts Market, Kano. He described journeys through the Sahara Desert as extremely risky, noting that many people have lost their lives along the route. He therefore urged prospective migrants to obtain legal travel documents and explore…
By Sha’ibu Ibrahim Gusau Former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has commended the contributions of past leaders to the development of the state, noting that they served the people to the best of their abilities. He also commended the people of Zamfara State for their support, commitment and perseverance despite the security challenges that have affected the state for more than a decade. Matawalle called on the people of the state to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He particularly commended President Tinubu for the ongoing Zaria–Funtua–Gusau–Sokoto dual carriageway project,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Nigerians to give deeper meaning to the country’s 66 years of independence by transforming political freedom into self-reliance, human dignity and shared prosperity. Otu urged citizens to look beyond the rituals of October 1 and embrace patriotism, integrity, tolerance and collective responsibility as essential values for building a stronger and more prosperous nation. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the call in his Independence Day goodwill message to Cross Riverians at the U.J. Esuene Stadium. He described…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The All Progressives Congress (APC), Sokoto State chapter, has faulted comments credited to the Minority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Abubakar Magaji (ADC, Bodinga North), that he has not seen any significant development under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This rebuttal was contained in a rejoinder issued on Thursday in Sokoto by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Mohammed Umar. It said that while criticism of government is part of democratic responsibility, particularly on issues such as insecurity, infrastructure, unemployment and the rising cost of living, such criticism should not…