From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support and collaboration of traditional rulers in maintaining peace and mobilising citizens ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The appeal was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at Iga Idunganran, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The visit marked the conclusion of the Commission’s South-West Zonal Readiness Assessment and Staff Interactive Session. Prof. Amupitan formally enlisted the Oba of Lagos and the Lagos Traditional Council as partners in…
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From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina As schools reopen in Katsina State on Monday, the state government has directed parents and guardians not to send children with symptoms of illness to school. The directive comes amid concerns over the reported spread of diphtheria and conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo, in the state. Our correspondent reports that Katsina State has so far recorded more than 2,000 cases of diphtheria across 30 of the 34 Local Government Areas, while Apollo remains a common illness among children and adults. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Education,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government says it has awarded contracts for the construction of 1,365 kilometres of rural roads across the 23 Local Government Areas, while another 530 kilometres have been identified for execution. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on Rural Roads, Hon. Malami Muhammad Galadanchi, disclosed this in Sokoto while highlighting the achievements of the administration in the rural roads sector from 2023 to date. He said some of the 1,365 kilometres of roads had been completed and commissioned, while others had been completed and were awaiting commissioning. The remaining projects, he…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Tinubu-Shettima Solidarity Group for establishing a structured grassroots mobilisation network across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Radda gave the commendation when he received members of the group on a solidarity visit to Government House, Katsina, where they presented their mobilisation structure and pledged their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor said the relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima had demonstrated loyalty, cooperation and commitment to the development of Nigeria. “Anyone who says he…
By Adamu S. Ladan, FCAI The recent exchange between veteran broadcaster, Dr Reuben Abati and his Arise News colleague, Rufai Oseni, during the station’s Morning Show has produced something of a media storm. What began as a disagreement during political discussion quickly became the subject of public debate, with viewers taking sides and commentators questioning whether the conduct of the presenters was consistent with the standards expected of professional journalists. But perhaps the more important question is not who won the argument. It is what the episode tells us about journalism, professional conduct and the power of the microphone in…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna has vowed to fight his way back to the top after two years marked by disappointing results on the international stage and compounded by personal struggles. The former African champion is determined to revive his career with a fresh start in France, where he has joined Amiens Sport Tennis de Table, a second-division club in the French Table Tennis League. Aruna left Lagos over the weekend after a brief holiday and has since linked up with his new club. According to the Nigerian star, the move represents more than…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi of the Zurmi Emirate Council. Announcing the appointment, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the approval followed due consultation and the recommendation of the kingmakers of the Zurmi Emirate Council, in accordance with established traditions, customs and relevant laws of the state. The new monarch ascends the throne as the 21st Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, succeeding His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bello Suleiman, who passed away on…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State in the 2026 edition of Leading Ladies in Cross River State. Bassey’s recognition was contained in a congratulatory letter from the editorial team of the publication, informing her that she had made the final list following consideration of several nominations. According to the organisers, the selected personalities were recognised in appreciation of their accomplishments and the inspirational value of their individual stories. The recognition is significant…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State has been selected as one of the 36 states of Nigeria to host the 2026 Crusade of Christ for All Nations (CFAN), with the campaign tagged “Calabar 2026.” The international evangelistic ministry, founded by the late German-American evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, will hold the Calabar crusade from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the Calabar International Conference Centre grounds. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda is expected to lead the preaching during the four-day gospel campaign. The Executive Director of CFAN Africa, Rev. John Darku, disclosed this in Calabar during a news conference to announce the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has responded to allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the persistent water shortage in the state, saying various interventions are ongoing and that the APC-led administration remains committed to ending the crisis. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Iyan Sokoto, the ministry said it had taken note of a statement by the ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, regarding water supply in the state. “While we respect his right to comment on public issues, it is important to set the…