By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Nine people have been confirmed dead in a multiple road traffic crash involving two vehicles in Bauchi State. The confirmation was contained in the First Information Report (FIR) on the road traffic crash (RTC) issued by the RS12.1 Bauchi Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The rescue operation was led by Senior Road Marshal Assistant Suleiman Adamu Toro. According to the FIR, the crash occurred at about 11:20 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, and was reported at 11:25 p.m. FRSC operatives arrived at the scene at 11:40 p.m., recording a response time…
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By Ado Salisu The excitement continues to build! With 100 days to go, Omon, the official mascot of the 28th Nigerian University Games (NUGA), proudly leads the countdown as the journey to UNICAL 2026 reaches a significant milestone. Representing strength, resilience, determination, and the rich natural heritage of Cross River State, Omon continues to inspire the spirit of the Games while reminding us of the values that unite university sports—excellence, unity, friendship, and fair play. With just 100 days remaining, preparations are gathering momentum as the University of Calabar readies to welcome student-athletes, officials, volunteers, university leaders, and sports enthusiasts…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has so far spent over N1.7 billion on the Rumbun Sauki Programme, an initiative aimed at subsidising food items for civil servants across the state. The Special Adviser on Rural Economy, Yakubu Nuhu Danja, disclosed this in an interview with journalists. He said the programme was introduced as part of the government’s social intervention measures to cushion the effects of economic hardship and improve workers’ access to essential food commodities. According to him, about 30,000 civil servants in both the state and the 34 local government areas have benefited from the…
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim The Kano State Government has intensified its campaign to promote exclusive breastfeeding, describing it as one of the most effective strategies for combating child malnutrition and improving maternal and child health outcomes. The State Nutrition Officer, Aishatu Suleiman, stated this on Thursday during a road walk organised to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week. The awareness campaign began at the School of Hygiene and ended at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, attracting health workers, development partners, civil society organisations and government officials. Ms Suleiman said the campaign was aimed at increasing public awareness of exclusive breastfeeding from…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairman of Dange/Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Magaji Bodai, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing an indigene of the area, Prof. Dahiru Muhammad Shuni, as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. Bodai gave the commendation in Sokoto on Thursday while reacting to the appointment of the renowned educationist. The former member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly said the people of Dange/Shuni Local Government Area and Sokoto State were delighted that President Tinubu had, through the appointment, demonstrated great…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the creation of two additional districts in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The approval was announced in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Argungu Local Government Council resolved to create two additional districts within the Argungu municipality to enhance grassroots administration and traditional leadership. The newly created and upgraded districts are: Yamman District, with its headquarters at Gungu,…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has disclosed that his administration has spent over ₦16 billion on retirement and death benefits since assuming office in May 2023. The Governor made this known on Thursday while delivering his address at the opening ceremony of the Workers’ Rights Summit, held to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the legalization of trade unionism in Nigeria (1938–2026). The event took place at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris stated that, in line with his administration’s strategic plan for sustainable economic growth, numerous transformative projects have been executed across the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Thursday represented the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Women in Security Summit (WINSEC) 2026, organized by the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. During the event, Comrade Waiya received the WINSEC Award of Excellence on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in recognition of his Distinguished Leadership for Peace, Security and Good Governance. Speaking after receiving the award, Waiya described the recognition as a testament to Governor Yusuf’s purposeful leadership and citizen-centred…
By Usman Usman Garba, Rabi’u Sunusi and Sani Surajo The Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Lawan Najume Kano, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as remarkable achievements in education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure and water supply across the state. Speaking in an interview, the chairman said the recent employment of qualified teachers, particularly holders of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), was a major milestone in strengthening primary education. He noted that although schools are currently on holiday, the newly recruited teachers have already received their appointment letters and will begin enjoying…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Barr. Sani Ahmed Haruna, has charged the newly elected chairmen of the state’s 11 Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to uphold transparency, accountability, and the prudent management of public resources in the discharge of their responsibilities. The commissioner gave the charge on Wednesday while presiding over the first Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting with the newly elected council chairmen at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in Gombe. He said the people of Gombe State had entrusted the chairmen with the responsibility of…