From Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi The Benue State Government has commenced moves to reconstruct oil exploration in the state, with the administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia focusing on an abandoned oil well at Okwuji in Apa Local Government Area. The oil well was drilled in 1969, about 57 years ago, during the early period of oil exploration in Nigeria. It was part of exploration activities carried out in the Benue Trough to determine whether the area contained commercially useful oil and gas deposits. The abandoned well has now been brought back into focus by the Benue State…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Unilever Nigeria PLC on Thursday, 27 August 2026, signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja to strengthen inter-agency and public-private collaboration, enhance security, protect legitimate trade, safeguard lives and consumers, and support Nigeria’s economic growth. According to a statement issued in Abuja, during his engagement with the FFS, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, described the MoU as a bold, deliberate and strategic step towards strengthening inter-agency collaboration and supporting the shared mandates of both agencies to protect lives,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has constituted a Special Committee on Diphtheria Outbreak Response following reports of diphtheria cases and deaths in some Local Government Areas of the state, with particular concern over the situation in Rano Local Government Area. The constitution of the committee is aimed at strengthening and coordinating ongoing response efforts, conducting a comprehensive assessment of the outbreak, and taking immediate measures to prevent the further spread of the disease to neighbouring Local Government Areas. The Special Committee is chaired by the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad…
By Rabiu Sanusi Transport sector stakeholders in Kano State have applauded the Managing Director of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Hon. Faisal Mahmud Kabir, for his outstanding leadership and far-reaching reforms which they said have transformed the agency’s operations and improved its relationship with road users. The stakeholders, drawn from commercial drivers’ unions, road transport employers’ associations and other professionals within the transport sector, converged at the KAROTA headquarters to commend the Managing Director for what they described as remarkable achievements recorded since his appointment by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in 2023. They said the reforms introduced under Faisal…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has begun training Da’awah scholars on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern communication technologies to enhance the dissemination of Islamic teachings and reach wider audiences. The initiative was implemented under the Kano State Sharia Commission through a workshop organised for Da’awah organisations across the state, with the theme, “The Impact of Collaboration Among Da’awah Organisations in Promoting Islam.” Speaking during the workshop, Malam Garba Umar Fagge, who presented a paper titled “Approaches to Delivering Da’awah Through Communication Platforms,” said AI technology could significantly simplify the delivery of Islamic messages and…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has debunked allegations circulating on social media by a blogger, @radical.okoja.bia, and others, claiming that the board is imposing restrictions on Christian worship in the state. In a press statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto, the Commandant of the board, Dr Usman Abdullahi Jatau, described the claims as false, misleading and an attempt to discredit the board and disrupt religious harmony in the state. Dr Jatau said it was necessary to set the record straight, stressing that Sokoto remains one of the most peaceful states in the country, where adherents…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Government has called for stronger grassroots security and greater accountability as the newly elected chairmen of the state’s 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) assume office. The call was made during the third day of a three-day orientation programme organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development for the 24 council chairmen. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Barr. Sani Ahmad Haruna, said effective grassroots administration required a sound understanding of the laws guiding local government operations, prudent management of public resources, and…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) has taken steps to expand fibre-optic connectivity to consumers across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving access to reliable and affordable digital services for households, businesses and public institutions. In an effort to achieve this objective, the agency organised a workshop in collaboration with the State Urban and Regional Planning Board (URPB) and the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (KATDICT). The workshop was aimed at creating awareness about fibre-optic deployment, identifying investment opportunities and addressing challenges associated with extending connectivity to consumers. Speaking while declaring…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director/ Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed profound sadness over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Faleye described Ugboaja’s passing as a huge loss to the labour movement, saying he stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour. The NSITF boss, in a condolence message on Friday in Abuja, said Comrade Ugboaja was a committed labour leader, an articulate advocate for Nigerian workers, and a patriot who served with dignity and passion. “As the General…
By Ado Salisu Players and officials of Kano Pillars Basketball Team are expected to depart Kano for Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, today, Saturday, ahead of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League Final 8 Championship. The over 20-member contingent, comprising players, coaches and officials, is in high spirits ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 6, 2026. The Pyramids side secured their qualification ticket after an impressive performance in the first and second phases of the competition held in Jos, the Plateau State capital, and Minna, the Niger State capital, respectively. Kano…