By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has lamented the politicisation of insecurity, warning politicians against using the security situation as a campaign tool ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Radda made the remarks during a sensitisation programme and public lecture organised by the Katsina Scholars Forum for Community Advancement. The event had the theme: “The Role of Islamic Ulama, Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders in the Maintenance of Peace.” He expressed concern that some politicians were exploiting the insecurity challenge for political gain instead of offering practical solutions to address the problem. The…
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From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called on Islamic clerics to work closely with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to strengthen the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality across the state. The governor made the call during a sensitisation programme and public lecture organised by the Katsina Scholars Forum for Community Advancement, led by Sheikh Munir Adam Koza. He said tackling insecurity requires the support of every member of society, particularly religious leaders, whose words and guidance have a strong influence on the people. “Government has a responsibility to…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the second statewide ward-level town hall meetings to gather citizens’ input for the preparation of the 2027 state budget, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and participatory budgeting. The governor launched the exercise on Saturday at Radda Ward in Charanchi Local Government Area, while similar consultations were held simultaneously across all 361 political wards in the state’s 34 local government areas. Governor Radda described the exercise as a significant step towards ensuring that governance remains people-centred, stressing that every community deserves to have a…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Member representing Yabo State Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki Yabo, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo. The victims were reportedly travelling to Lagos State in search of better livelihood opportunities when the accident occurred. In a condolence statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Hon. Shamaki described the incident as a devastating loss to Yabo and the entire Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency. “It is with a heavy heart that I received…
By Musa Muhammad Kuta, Calabar The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has called on residents of the state to come out in large numbers to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of IPAC, Engineer Effiom Edet Okon, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Calabar. He urged youths, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to mobilise eligible residents to participate in the voter registration exercise. According to him, the council expects about 2.5 million people to register for their voter cards, stressing that active participation in the…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service said Adeniyi disclosed this during a dialogue with NCS retirees, noting that the funds had already been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts. According to the breakdown presented at the meeting, Access-ARM Pension Managers had 1,223 beneficiaries, Premium…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Zuru Emirate Council of Chiefs has urged the media team of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, to sustain the publicity of the infrastructural projects being executed across the state, describing the initiative as a “reality show” of the administration’s achievements. The call was made during separate courtesy visits by the governor’s media team to the palaces of traditional rulers in the emirate, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru. The Emir of Zuru and Chairman of the Zuru Emirate…
By Ado Salisu Former Gombe United Football Club Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has restated that the ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss Amaju Pinnic has recently concurred with his view that Ibrahim Gusau, the current NFF Chairman has no blame for the Super Eagles’ elimination from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Gombe, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Commission, a reputable NGO that advocates for transparency and accountability in Nigerian sports, stated this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja “Recently, I watched former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
By Ekaette Okon.Joseph /Musa Kutama,Calabar The Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon, has honoured an outstanding constituent, Etimbuk Philip Udoh, Esq., following her exceptional academic achievement of graduating with a First Class from the Nigerian Law School. In a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, National Assembly, Rep. Okon received the newly qualified lawyer in his office ahead of her Call to the Bar ceremony. He congratulated her on the remarkable achievement, describing it as a source of…
By Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called for total commitment and support as Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team prepares for the 2026 African Nations Cup finals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nimrod made the remarks shortly after the team secured qualification for the continental championship, where the eventual winner will also earn Africa’s lone qualification ticket to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. “We have to put all our resources together to achieve our objective,” Nimrod said. “Our preparations will intensify in August when the team moves into training camp. The camp will…