By Godwin Edet / Ekaette Okon Joseph The Member representing Uyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, has expressed confidence that Governor Umo Eno will receive overwhelming support from the people of Uyo Federal Constituency in the 2027 governorship election, citing the Governor’s people-centred policies, visible development projects, and unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of the people of Akwa Ibom State. Speaking during the ARISE Akwa Ibom radio programme, the federal lawmaker said the four local government areas that make up Uyo Federal Constituency—Uyo, Uruan, Ibesikpo Asutan, and Nsit Atai—have experienced firsthand the positive…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commended the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for securing approval for the construction of a dam in Kanke Local Government Area of the state. In a message of appreciation, Governor Mutfwang described the project as a significant intervention that will address the persistent water scarcity affecting communities in the area. He said that, when completed, the dam will provide access to potable water, improve sanitation and hygiene, expand irrigation opportunities, boost agricultural productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life of residents.…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Coalition of Northeast Movement for Good Governance has rejected calls for an investigation into the alleged acquisition of properties in Abuja by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, insisting that the allegations are not supported by credible evidence. The coalition’s position follows a petition submitted by a group, Concerned Gombe Citizens, urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Pantami over the alleged acquisition of properties in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Federal Government to transform the state into a major livestock production and export hub for Nigeria and West Africa. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made the commitment while hosting the Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, ahead of the commissioning of Nigeria’s first Livestock Control Post and Guarantee Facility at Mfum in Ikom Local Government Area. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Governor Otu said the state was committed to working closely with the Federal Ministry of Livestock…
By Sani Sani Surajo Abubakar The true measure of a responsive government lies not only in the number of projects it executes but also in its ability to improve the lives of its people. While roads, schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure remain vital pillars of development, policies that directly empower citizens economically often leave the most enduring legacy. This philosophy was demonstrated by the administration of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, during the historic land allocation exercise held on August 1 and 2, 2026, at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House. The event, which…
Daga Usman Usman Garba Yadda aikin gina Kotun Ɗaukaka Ƙara (Court of Appeal) da ke harabar Sakatariyar Audu Bako a Kano ke gudana. Ana gudanar da aikin ne ta hanyar ƙoƙarin Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar (Abba Bichi), ɗan Majalisar Wakilai mai wakiltar Mazabar Tarayya ta Bichi. Ana sa ran kammala wannan aiki zai ƙara ƙarfafa tsarin shari’a tare da sauƙaƙa samun ayyukan Kotun Ɗaukaka Ƙara ga al’ummar Kano da ma jihohin da ke makwabtaka.
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented compensation cheques worth N31.72 million to five beneficiaries from treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), marking the first direct payout to federal civil servants under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) since the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) was enacted in 2010. The presentation, held in Abuja on Tuesday, benefitted families of workers who died or suffered work-related injuries while serving in the federal public service. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, described the occasion as the fulfilment of…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through Operation Whirlwind, has handed over a truck carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Katsina State. The truck, bearing registration number SBA 146 SA, was intercepted by operatives of Operation Whirlwind along the Kano–Jigawa route at Birnin Kuka in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State while allegedly transporting diverted petroleum products in violation of existing regulations. The handover ceremony took place at the Nigeria Customs Service, Katsina Area Command Headquarters. Speaking during…
By Abubakar Umar Muhammad The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming healthcare education in Kano State through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, and human capital development. Recognising that a strong healthcare system begins with the proper training of health professionals, Governor Yusuf entrusted the leadership of KHETFUND to Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen. Her commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability, and excellence has continued to drive remarkable progress in the state’s health sector. One of KHETFUND’s most significant interventions is at the School of Health Technology, Bebeji, where the Fund has established…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area, Hon. Lawan Najume, has called on residents of Kano State to continue supporting the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf, saying its achievements across critical sectors have earned renewed public confidence. Speaking in an interview, Najume said the governor had demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the lives of citizens through strategic investments in education, agriculture, healthcare, water supply and road infrastructure. He described the payment of salaries to newly recruited teachers before they officially resumed duty as one of the administration’s most remarkable decisions, saying it reflected the governor’s commitment…