From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, has stressed that security forces cannot effectively eliminate terrorists and other criminals without the active support and cooperation of local communities. Abdulsalam stated this in an interview with our correspondent in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. He said the security situation in Yobe State was currently relatively stable, apart from a few attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in parts of Bursari, Geidam, Yunusari and Gujba, which he said were successfully foiled by the military and the Civilian Joint Task Force…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the recent bandit attacks reported in four Local Government Areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking necessary measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The affected areas include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwarzo. Governor Yusuf expressed sympathy with the victims and families affected by the attacks, describing the incidents as deeply disturbing and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, describing his demise as a great loss to Jigawa State, the traditional institution and the people of the emirate. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi, the Government and people of Jigawa State, the Emirate Council, members of the late Emir’s family and the people of Gumel Emirate over the painful…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Taraba State Government Scholarship Programme initiated by Governor Agbu Kefas to support indigent students for foreign postgraduate studies has suffered a setback following allegations that top government officials hijacked slots for their own children. Among those named are Hon. Mike Dio Jen, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, and Zakaria Kurutsi, Director of Students at the State Scholarship Board. The Scholarship Board shortlisted 100 beneficiaries drawn from the state’s 16 local government areas for fully funded Master’s degree programmes at various universities in India under the Kefas administration. One of the selected candidates is Victor Mike…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Rovers Football Club of Calabar has unveiled Tosan Bob Blankson as its new Technical Adviser and Lawrence Ita as Chief Coach, as the club sets its sights on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). In a statement issued to sports journalists in Calabar, the club’s Media Manager, Ettah Emmanuel, said the unveiling took place at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, signalling the beginning of a new chapter for the historic Nigerian football club as it prepares for the new season. The ceremony was attended by key stakeholders in the Cross River State sports…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Commission removed the party’s validly nominated candidates for State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue States and replaced them with unauthorised names. According to the Commission, the allegations carried out by the NDC was not true, rather the party was only trying to damage its name before the public. In a press statement issued by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, on Tuesday 1st September, 2026, the Commission clarified that candidate…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Federal Government, through the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has introduced modern solar-powered irrigation systems in Gabasawa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas of Kano State as part of efforts to boost agricultural production, reduce farming costs and strengthen food security. Speaking during a demonstration of the newly introduced irrigation technology, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Khalil Sulaiman Halilu, represented by the Director of Technical Services, Engineer Dr. Emmanuel A. Ajani said the initiative was being implemented in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). He explained that the…
By Ado Salisu A fresh controversy is brewing within the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) ahead of its forthcoming elections, with federation member and FIBA match commissioner Adamu Deshi challenging the leadership of outgoing President, Engineer Musa Kida, over the conduct of the federation’s affairs. Deshi, a forensic auditor and accountant, issued the challenge in a strongly worded rejoinder to a recent publication on Zazamedia.com.ng titled, “Setting the Records Straight: NBBF Clears the Air on Tenure Elongation.” In his response, Deshi disputed the publication’s explanation for the absence of several NBBF board members, questioning whether they had actually resigned or had…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Katsina State Chapter, has sought a partnership with the Katsina State Directorate of Information and Communications Technology (KATDICT) to strengthen the digital capacity, online safety and professional practice of women journalists. The association made the request on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to KATDICT, identifying artificial intelligence (AI), social media management, mobile journalism, digital storytelling, cybersecurity and fact-checking as priority areas for collaboration. Speaking during the engagement, the Director-General of KATDICT, Naufal Ahmad, welcomed the initiative and assured the women journalists of the Directorate’s readiness to support the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Kutama Constituency has endorsed Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin; and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during a caucus meeting held yesterday under the leadership of the APC leader in Kutama Constituency, Alhaji Sunusi Mai Auguga Kutama. Speaking after the meeting, Alhaji Labahani Adda’u Kutama said the APC caucus had agreed to mobilise party supporters to vote for all APC candidates in the 2027 elections. “The APC caucus in Kutama Constituency has…