From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the distribution of multimillion-naira medical supplies and equipment to general hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the state. The supplies include two containers of medical consumables donated by Baitulmaal, valued at about $1.5 million, as well as hospital equipment provided through the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Programme of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, valued at approximately $200,000. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency (DMSA), Governor Dikko Umar Radda expressed appreciation to Baitulmaal for its continued support to Katsina State. He…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has urged Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peace, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity. The Governor made the call in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, to mark the 1448H Eid-el-Maulud celebration. Governor Otu described the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad as an auspicious occasion that provides Muslims and humanity at large with an opportunity…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the Maulud celebration. In a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Ahmed Aliyu urged the people of the state to use the occasion to promote peaceful coexistence, unity and brotherhood among Nigerians. The governor also called on Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to teach the younger generation about the outstanding qualities of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including patience, generosity, trustworthiness and good neighbourliness. While felicitating Muslims across the globe on this year’s…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has commenced budget discussions and reviews with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) ahead of the 2027 fiscal year. Declaring the budget discussion session open, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Bashir Muhammad Achida, said the ministry would ensure the preparation of a budget based on accurate data and verifiable evidence. Under the arrangement, all MDAs are expected to submit their 2027 budget proposals to the ministry for critical analysis, review and deliberation to reach a consensus. Achida emphasized that submissions must be based on…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar As political campaigns begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ideal Progressive Movement (IPM) has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State. In a statement issued by Effiom Gertrude, the movement said it had endorsed all APC candidates and pledged 100 per cent support for the party in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made on Monday during the movement’s inaugural meeting held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The statewide event attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who expressed their support for…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has donated a range of survey and environmental monitoring equipment to the Department of Geography, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina. The donation is aimed at strengthening academic institutions, promoting research and practical training, and supporting sustainable environmental management. Presenting the items, the ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Alhaji Nafiu Mohammed Musa, represented by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Aminu Ahmed, said the gesture was designed to enhance the capacity of academic institutions to provide quality research and training in environmental management and sustainable development. He explained…
By Ado Salisu The Ringo Sport Club Nigeria has commenced the landmark Nigerian Service Personnel Ringo Sport Training Programme (NISPRISPORT) 2026, an initiative designed to integrate service personnel into the mainstream of Nigerian Ringo and Ring Tennis sports and foster a new generation of professional athletes. The training programme, which kicked off today at Package ‘B’ of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has attracted more than 60 officers and personnel from various Nigerian paramilitary agencies. The intensive programme is designed to equip participants with core skills, technical knowledge and competitive strategies required to excel in Ringo sport. Speaking at…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in the diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 50 children in Rano Local Government Area. The member representing Rano Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Malami, made the call in a motion of urgent public importance presented before the House. He said the outbreak had claimed over 50 children in Rurum A, Rurum B and Sabuwar Kaura communities, all in Rurum Ward of Rano Local Government Area. Hon. Malami further disclosed that the local government’s medical department had already commenced…
Daga Rabiu Sanusi Kamfanin Nestlé Milo ya tallafa wa masu sana’ar sayar da shayi 2,000 a Kano da Jos ƙarƙashin shirinsa na tallafa wa kwastomomin da suka jima suna hulda da shi domin ƙarfafa gwiwar masu kananan sana’o’i. Kamfanin ya ce rabon tallafin zai kuma ƙarfafa rawar da Milo ta shafe tsawon shekaru tana takawa a matsayin mahadin shan shayi a Arewacin Najeriya. Shirin ya bai wa masu shayi kayan tallafin da suka hada da risho mai amfani da iskar gas, tukunyar gas, malafar kare rana, fitila mai amfani da hasken rana, kofuna da kuma sinadarin Milo. Masu shirya taron…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has assured victims of the fire outbreak that ravaged part of the SPAR shopping complex in Calabar on Saturday of the state government’s support. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, gave the assurance when the Deputy Governor visited the scene to assess the extent of the damage, sympathise with the management and affected traders, and reassure them of the government’s commitment to supporting their recovery. Speaking with journalists at the scene, Odey said the Governor was deeply concerned about the incident…