From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Nagarta College, Sokoto, has held its maiden Speech and Prize-Giving Day in more than three decades, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. The 2026 event also featured the launch of the maiden edition of the Nagarta Magazine. Established in 1905, Nagarta College, regarded as the premier college in Northern Nigeria, last held its Speech and Prize-Giving Day in 1993. The college is the alma mater of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto; former President Alhaji Shehu Shagari; and two late Sultans of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido…
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By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The 12th edition of the National Horse Racing Derby, tagged “Sokoto 2026,” ended in grand style on Saturday at the Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko International Race Course, Durbawa, following a week of thrilling competitions and cultural celebrations. The event, organised by the Nigerian Derby Horse Racing Association as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the administration of Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, attracted horse owners, jockeys and thousands of spectators from across Nigeria and neighbouring African countries. The grand finale featured five prestigious races: the Sultan’s Cup, Governor’s Cup, Sen. Aliyu…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Maifata, has reaffirmed the commitment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area to work in unity with stakeholders to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and all APC candidates in Kano State during the 2027 general elections. Maifata made the declaration during a strategic meeting at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Member representing Bichi Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Executive Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata, has continued to strengthen his reputation as a grassroots-oriented leader through a series of development projects and empowerment programmes aimed at improving the lives of residents across the council. Since assuming office, Mai Fata has implemented people-centred initiatives spanning infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and social welfare. His administration has focused on addressing immediate community needs while laying the foundation for sustainable development. One of the administration’s major achievements is the empowerment of more than 2,000 beneficiaries with financial support ranging from N20,000 to…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has commended Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, for sponsoring more than 700 law students from the state in various universities and the Nigerian Law School. According to a statement issued by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Muhammad, the NBA President gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to Governor Buni at the Government House in Damaturu. Osigwe said available records showed that the governor had sponsored over 700 law students, describing the gesture as…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has conferred the title of Grand Patron on Governor Mai Mala Buni in recognition of his contributions to the growth of democracy and good governance in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, the honour was presented by the State Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Adamu Jajere. Jajere described Governor Buni as a statesman whose contributions have strengthened Nigeria’s democratic process, saying the country’s democratic history would be incomplete without acknowledging his role.…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved projects and programmes worth N73.3 billion aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, agricultural productivity, housing, women’s empowerment, and economic growth across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held in Damaturu and chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni. A major highlight of the meeting was the approval of over N28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools and implements under the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, reinforcing the state’s commitment to boosting food production and supporting farmers. The Council also ratified over N4.939…
Daga Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Gwamnatin Jihar Yobe ta amince da ware naira miliyan 460.83 domin tallafa wa mata masu kananan sana’o’i, ciki har da masu tuyan kosai da sauran ‘yan kasuwa kanana a mazabu 178 da ke fadin jihar. Amincewar na daga cikin kudurorin da Majalisar Zartarwa ta Jihar ta cimma a zamanta da Gwamna Mai Mala Buni ya jagoranta a Fadar Gwamnati da ke Damaturu. Da yake yi wa manema labarai bayani bayan taron, Kwamishinan Harkokin Cikin Gida da Al’adu, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, ya ce an dauki matakin ne domin karfafa tattalin arzikin mata masu kananan sana’o’i ta…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Ali Mustapha Goniri, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for approving the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, describing the initiative as a bold and strategic investment that will further strengthen Yobe State’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural producers. The Yobe State Executive Council recently approved N28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools, equipment and modern farming implements to support farmers and enhance food production across the state. Reacting to the approval, Goniri said the Governor’s decision reflects his administration’s unwavering commitment to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aliyu Ahmad Dambatta and Mansura Aminu Baba at Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Juma’at Mosque in Kofar Mata, Kano. The event was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu. According to the statement, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stood in as the groom’s representative (wakili), while Hassan Baba served as the bride’s guardian. The groom paid a dowry of N200,000. The wedding solemnisation was conducted by the…