From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar No fewer than 10 youths in Bichi have received cash donations from a Senior Legislative Aide to the National Assembly as part of efforts to support their businesses and improve their livelihoods. The beneficiaries received the financial assistance from the Senior Legislative Aide, Engr. Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar, to enable them to expand their businesses and become more self-reliant. In a statement issued to our reporter, Alhaji Salihu Umar Ahmed said the initiative was aimed at supporting young people in Bichi to sustain themselves and strengthen their businesses. “The Special Legislative Aide, Zaharadeen Kabir, has provided…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Director of Women Mobilisation of the Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Betta Edu, has commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for the successful launch of the National Community Food Bank for the South-South region in Calabar, Cross River State. Dr Edu described the initiative as one of the most impactful innovations of the Renewed Hope Administration, particularly for vulnerable Nigerians, including pregnant and lactating women, malnourished children and other people in need of food support. Speaking with journalists shortly after the launch in Calabar, Edu said the Community Food Bank would not only provide…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, Hon. Sirajo Ado Jibia, has dismissed claims by opposition parties that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is anti-North, describing the allegation as baseless and untrue. Jibia made the remarks during a meeting with Special Assistants and Deputy Special Assistants appointed by the local government council on Saturday. He accused opposition parties of creating political confusion and attempting to sow disunity in the country by portraying the Tinubu administration as being against the North. According to him, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated its commitment…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Masari made the call during an engagement with APC supporters in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The engagement took place in Nabanje town shortly after the Jumu’ah prayer at Nabanje Mosque. The gathering provided a platform for political consultation and interaction between APC leaders and grassroots supporters, with discussions focused on strengthening the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the people of the state, particularly APC supporters and members of various support groups, to mobilise massively for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Governor Yusuf made the call while receiving members of the Tinubu Support Group, led by its Coordinator, Chief James Faleke, who visited Kano as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has commenced the physical demarcation of land belonging to Bayero University Kano (BUK) affected by the longstanding Rimin Zakara land dispute, signalling a new phase in the implementation of the settlement reached after decades of controversy. The exercise is being coordinated by the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning in collaboration with the management of BUK and representatives of the Rimin Zakara community, following the completion of compensation and resettlement arrangements for verified beneficiaries. Leading officials to the affected area on Thursday, the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Muhammad…
From Muawuya Bala Idris The Katsina State Government has deployed enumerators to all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state to conduct the 2026 SMART Nutrition Survey, aimed at generating reliable data to guide health and nutrition policies and interventions. The exercise is expected to provide updated information on the nutritional status of children, women and vulnerable households, helping the government and development partners identify areas of need and better target interventions. The enumerators underwent a five-day training programme before being deployed to the various LGAs to collect data in accordance with the approved SMART methodology. The state Commissioner…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sports development, improving the welfare of athletes and creating a conducive environment for young people to showcase their talents across various sporting disciplines. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Balarabe Kadadi, stated this while being represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Sidi Almustapha Yahaya, during an inspection visit to sports facilities owned by the Sokoto State Government. The inspection covered the training camp of Sokoto United Football Club, as well as handball and basketball facilities,…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has acknowledged that employment is a pillar of development, describing it as a foundation for human dignity, social stability, economic growth and inclusive development. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang stated this while declaring open a two-day stakeholder consultation on the development of the Plateau State Employment Action Plan (SEAP) and the establishment of the State Employment Council (SEC) at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The Governor was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Josephine Piyo. Mutfwang said Plateau State has a vibrant youthful population, abundant human capital, a growing technology ecosystem and…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Higher Education has pledged to provide a conducive learning environment for staff and students of the Institute for Continuing Education (ICE), Northwest University Kano, located within the Murtala Muhammad Library complex. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Dr Ali Lawan Alhassan Kiyawa, made the pledge during an inspection visit to the institute. Kiyawa described the current learning conditions at the institute as unfortunate and embarrassing, particularly in view of the state government’s commitment to the education sector, to which more than 30 per cent of the state’s budget has…