By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and consistent funding to strengthen the Commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prof. Amupitan made the appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, in Abuja. He said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two federal agencies. He explained that INEC’s constitutional responsibilities include conducting elections for the offices of the President, Vice President, National…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has urged the Muslim community across the state to remain vigilant against criminal elements seeking to infiltrate their ranks and create unrest. Governor Otu made the call when he received the leadership and members of the Cross River State Hausa/Fulani and Muslim Community Support Group for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027 during a courtesy visit to his office. The governor stressed that sustainable development can only flourish in a peaceful environment and urged members of the community to…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has launched a comprehensive health intervention for victims of the recent devastating floods in Calabar, with officials beginning the mapping of affected households ahead of the distribution of essential medical supplies and disease prevention materials. The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, is being led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, alongside the ministry’s senior management team, following the directive of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The team visited Atu Community, one of the worst-hit areas, where many families were left homeless, displaced and grieving after floodwaters destroyed homes,…
By Ado Salisu The Kano State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, has called on the people of Kano and Katsina states to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in the 2027 general elections. The commissioner made the appeal while receiving a delegation from Katsina State, led by the Special Adviser on Tourism and Reorientation, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Musa, during a courtesy visit to her office in Kano. The visit was aimed at studying and sharing ideas on the establishment of…
By Rabiu Sanusi No fewer than 35 personnel of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) have successfully completed their further studies under a scholarship scheme introduced by the Managing Director, Hon. Faisal Mahmud Kabir, since he assumed office three years ago. The beneficiaries studied various disciplines, including Motor and Electrical Mechanics as well as Road Traffic Management, to strengthen the agency’s workforce and improve service delivery. Speaking while receiving the graduates at the agency’s headquarters in Bompai, Kano, Hon. Faisal said the scholarship programme forms part of the institutional reforms introduced to reposition KAROTA as a modern and professional traffic…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the second batch of a two-day training for key education stakeholders on the 2025 Guidelines on the Roles and Responsibilities of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Dutse, Jigawa State. The training is aimed at strengthening the capacity of education stakeholders and enhancing their understanding of the updated SBMC Guidelines to promote effective school governance, accountability, community participation and improved learning outcomes in basic education schools across Kano State. Declaring the training open, the Kano State Commissioner for Education,…
By Ado Salisu Former World and Olympic wrestling champion Daniel Igali has expressed confidence that Team Nigeria will perform strongly at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, while commending the National Sports Commission (NSC) for prioritising athletes’ welfare ahead of the competition. Igali, who is also the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, said the signs emerging from Team Nigeria’s camp indicate that the country is well-positioned to compete for medals, largely due to the improved welfare and preparations provided for the athletes. “From all the information available, I believe there are genuine reasons to be optimistic about Team Nigeria’s…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have suffered a major political blow in Kebbi State following the defection of more than 10,000 supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, Governor Nasir Idris received the defectors on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he assured them of equal treatment and full integration into the ruling party. Governor Idris described the APC as a party for the masses and commended the new…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the release of N2,110,403,965.83 for the payment of gratuities and death benefits to 772 beneficiaries, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the prompt settlement of retirement benefits. The funds will cover gratuities and death benefits for state and contract staff, as well as retirees from the Local Government Service and Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs). The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Malami Shakari, mni, and signed by the Director of Administration, Rashidu Muhammad Bala, FCIA, FCIHRSM. The statement was made available…
By Ado Salisu The Katsina State Government has sent a delegation to the Kano State Ministry of Culture and Tourism to understudy its achievements and share ideas on establishing the newly created Katsina State Culture and Reorientation Agency. The Special Adviser to the Katsina State Governor on Culture and Reorientation, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Musa, disclosed this during the delegation’s visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajia Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, at her office. He explained that the visit became necessary because of Kano’s rich historical and cultural heritage, which dates back hundreds of years. According to…