From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Former Minister of Water Resources and Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has praised Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, for his commitment to addressing insecurity and safeguarding lives and property across the state. Shagari, in a statement issued by his media aide, Musa Ubandawaki, and made available to journalists in Sokoto, described the governor’s sustained investment in security as a sign of responsible leadership and dedication to the welfare of the people. The former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State said the administration’s proactive security measures had…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has secured the conviction of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant, Hon. Omar Suleiman, over alleged violation of laws prohibiting the defacement of public infrastructure. The aspirant was fined N3 million by the court following charges relating to the illegal placement of campaign posters on public facilities. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this during a press conference held in Yola on Thursday, saying the judgment affirmed the government’s authority to protect public assets. Wonosikou described the prosecution as a move to enforce existing laws…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has paid a homage to the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, following his emergence as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. During the visit on Friday night at Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Governor Yusuf congratulated the Vice President and rejoiced with him over his nomination, describing it as a recognition of his commitment and service to the nation. The Governor prayed to…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful submission of his nomination form to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. Governor Yusuf called on Nigerians across political, ethnic and religious divides to support President Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office to sustain the current momentum of development, economic reforms and national progress being witnessed across the country. The Governor made the call shortly…
By Shuaibu Ibrahim, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has launched the 2026 wet-season farming support programme in Zamfara State with the distribution of over 72,000 bags of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs to farmers across the state. The programme, flagged off on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, also includes the distribution of more than 120 truckloads of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides, and 100 crop residue crushers. Other items provided by the state government are 100 grass choppers, 100 feed milling machines, improved pasture seeds, 20 motorcycles, and 20 mobile phones for agricultural extension workers. Speaking at the…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Residents of Karofin Madaki quarters in Bauchi metropolis have been thrown into shock and mourning following the killing of a 42-year-old Islamic teacher, Rilwanu Dauda, allegedly during a dispute over political posters. Dauda was reportedly stabbed on Sunday by one of two brothers suspected to be political thugs following an altercation over posters pasted on a billboard near his family home. He was rushed to the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital but was confirmed dead after reportedly dying on the way. The incident was said to have occurred at about 10 a.m. after the deceased asked the…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned against any attempt to suppress the will of Nigerians in the 2027 general elections. Makinde gave the warning on Friday during a visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, alongside APM National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, and other members of the party’s national leadership. The meeting, held behind closed doors, focused on security, governance and political developments ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Makinde described Nigeria’s current political environment as “toxic,” but expressed…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, regained their freedom following a month-long intelligence-led security operation. The Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. He said the operation, which culminated in the rescue on July 10, 2026, was led by the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General C.R.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The implementation of the Nigeria for Women Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU) has commenced in Sokoto State, with a series of activities aimed at promoting grassroots participation and effective delivery of the programme. The State Coordinator of the project, Abdurrahman Abubakar, disclosed this during the training of Ward Facilitators in Sokoto, expressing satisfaction with the calibre of personnel recruited for the programme. Abubakar described the recruitment process as transparent and merit-based, saying the quality of the successful candidates had strengthened confidence in the effective implementation of the project. He said the Sokoto State Government had demonstrated strong…
By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and promoting excellence in sports administration. Babangida gave the assurance during a surprise visit to the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, where he was received by the stadium management, staff and well-wishers. The visit marked his first official inspection of a facility under the commission since taking over from his predecessor. Addressing the staff, the chairman urged them to remain committed to their duties, particularly in maintaining the stadium and ensuring a clean and…