By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged residents of the state to maintain peace, unity and mutual respect as the 2027 General Election approaches. Governor Yusuf made the appeal on Thursday while addressing citizens at the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, Kano. The Governor called on political actors, community leaders and citizens to reject violence, division, intolerance and criminality, stressing that peace and security are essential for sustainable development. He urged the people of Kano to pray for a peaceful, free, fair and credible election, while exercising their…
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From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The National Executive Committee of the Zuru Emirate Development Society (ZEDS), led by Air Vice Marshall Bala Salau (rtd), has been dissolved with immediate effect. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Trustees chaired by the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami, Sami Gomo III, at his palace on Monday. According to a statement signed by Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Sadaukin Zuru, the dissolution was due to ineffectiveness and lukewarm attitude of the leadership toward peace, unity, development, and security in the emirate. Since assuming office in 2022, with no record…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, SOCHEMA, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, has organized a one-day sensitization workshop for the leadership of the Sokoto State Chamber of Commerce. The workshop, aimed at scaling up informal sector enrolment in Sokoto State, drew participants from clusters of business communities under the auspices of the Sokoto State Chamber of Commerce. Declaring the workshop open, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruku Umar Abubakar Wurno, said it aims to sensitize and create awareness among the business community in order to make them understand the…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disputed Mining Lease No. ML-129 in Latya Community, Du District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The association also demanded the immediate revocation of the mining lease, subject to the outcome of relevant investigations, while calling for respect for the rights and interests of lawful landowners and host communities. The President of BYM, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, Esq., stated this while briefing journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos on Wednesday. Mwantiri said the association recognised the constitutional and…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar In a major push to promote early awareness and education on breast cancer, the Pink Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has launched a school-focused cancer awareness campaign in Calabar. The outreach, held at Government Secondary School, Akim, on Wednesday, is aimed at educating students on body awareness and breast self-examination while equipping them to serve as grassroots awareness agents in their homes and communities. Speaking on the partnership, the Chairman of the NUJ Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, commended the foundation for its…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State PDP gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa (ABG), has called for a period of deep reflection and renewed commitment to building safer communities, a united society and shared prosperity as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Bawa, in an Independence Day message titled “A Time for Deep Reflection and Rethinking,” said the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its challenges and renew hope for a better future. Under the theme “Safer Communities, United People and Shared Prosperity: A Kaduna that Works for All,” the gubernatorial candidate…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Gwamnatin jihar Zamfara ta bayyana cewa ta kammala shirye shirye ta domin gudanar da bikin cikarta shekaru Talatin da Kafuwa. Da yake jawabi ga manema labarai a yau sakataren gwamnatin Jihar Zamfara Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada ya ce.”Shirye-shiryen bikin cikarsu shekara 30 za su fara ne a gobe Alhamis 1 ga Oktoba a harabar Baje Kolin Kasuwanci da ke Gusau, sannan kuma za a yi liyafar cin abincin dare ta jihar da yamma.” Inji shi A cewarsa, ayyukan za su ci gaba a ranar 2 ga Oktoba tare da kaddamar da Block C da aka gyara na…
By: Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi: Tragedy struck as Chairman of Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC Fiidi Ward was reportedly killed by unknown assalaints in early hours of Wednesday in Makurdi, Benue capital. The victim identified as Igbu Terhemen àccording to sources left home fateful Tuesday to watch local football match at Kanshio settlement part of the state capital and did not returned home. The victim Family Members and friends worried by his prolong absence embarked on thorough searched and was found unconscious within the premises Of NNPC Depot along 0turkpo Road on Wednesday at about 2am in the State Capital. Family source…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has signed the state’s 2027 Appropriation Law, totalling N828.58 billion, into law. The Governor signed the budget at the Government House Banquet Hall on Wednesday, commending the Katsina State House of Assembly for its speedy consideration and passage of the Appropriation Bill. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Radda described the development as a collective achievement involving the executive and legislative arms of government. He said the 2027 Appropriation Law provides for a total expenditure of N828,578,844,091.48, covering recurrent and capital expenditures. Governor Radda noted that the budget was signed…
By Rabiu Sanusi, Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and communities, saying unity, peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding remain essential to building a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. Waiya made the call during a novelty football match organised by the Kano State Government to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, bringing together personnel from various security agencies and members of the Safe Corridor programme at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano. The Commissioner said the sporting event was designed not only to mark the nation’s…