By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau North Equity Project (PNEP), a peaceful advocacy initiative representing minority ethnic groups in Plateau North Senatorial District, has called for fairness, justice, and equitable distribution of political positions across the six local government areas that make up the senatorial zone. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jos, the leader of the group, Evangelist Arom Daniel Izang, expressed concern over what he described as the continued concentration of leadership positions in the hands of one dominant ethnic group in Plateau North. According to him, true democracy thrives…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Wednesday paid a solemn visit to Kawel Community in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos Local Government Area following the deadly attack on Sunday, June 21, 2026, which claimed the lives of 23 people and left one person injured. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, was accompanied by top government officials who expressed deep sorrow over the incident and conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Plateau State to the bereaved families and the entire Mushere community. Governor Mutfwang described the attack as barbaric, senseless, and…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Managing Director of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), Dr. Mohammed S. Khalil, has disclosed that the board has settled the outstanding 16-month allowance owed to sanitary inspectors employed as casual staff by the previous administration. Dr. Khalil made the disclosure while responding to a team of journalists recently over allegations raised by some REMASAB sanitary inspectors. He confirmed that the affected workers were indeed engaged by the previous administration, but explained that the current administration, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, took a sympathetic approach by providing the necessary funds to clear…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Baba Inna Foundation has sponsored the celebration of the International Day of ICT for Girls involving public and private secondary schools across Kano State. Speaking during the event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, the Chairman of the Foundation, Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Ibrahim Baba Inna, commended the Kano State Government for its support, which made the successful hosting of the programme possible. He said the Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, orphans, and other less-privileged members of society through various empowerment and educational initiatives. According to him,…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Following the gruesome beheading of two persons in Akai Ibonda and Ukim Ita communities in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State last month, chiefs and traditional leaders in the area have resolved to invoke traditional injunctions against criminal elements operating within the council area. Our correspondent reports that the community leaders, who convened a congress attended by key stakeholders and prominent indigenes, adopted a five-point action plan aimed at preventing a recurrence of such incidents and restoring peace to the affected communities. Recall that one Akaninyene Eshiet and others were arrested by security…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. In a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the party said the suspension followed complaints from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate. According to the statement, the complaints were based on the alleged lukewarm attitude of the affected officials towards party activities, inadequate engagement with critical stakeholders, poor mobilization efforts, and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has responded to recent criticisms by former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, saying the former deputy has failed to offer meaningful ideas that could contribute to the progress and development of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf made the remarks at the Government House in Kano while presenting the Certificate of Return to the newly elected member of the House of Representatives representing the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Hon. Shu’aibu Rabi’u Nagogo (Abba Gano). The…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on residents of the state to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President deserves overwhelming backing in recognition of his commitment to the development of Kano State and Nigeria as a whole. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf made the call at the Government House in Kano while presenting a Certificate of Return to the newly elected member of the House of Representatives for the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Hon. Shu’aibu Rabi’u…
Daga Senator Iroegbu Taron Africa Forward Summit da aka gudanar a Nairobi, Kenya, ya nuna wata sabuwar alaka tsakanin Afirka da Turai, musamman Faransa. A karon farko, an gudanar da taron haɗin gwiwar Afirka da Faransa a ƙasar Afirka, inda Shugaban Faransa Emmanuel Macron da Shugaban Kenya William Ruto suka jagoranci taron tare a matsayin abokan hulɗa masu daidaito. Shekaru da dama, tarurrukan da ke haɗa Afirka da manyan ƙasashen duniya kan kasance a Turai, Amurka, China ko Rasha, inda shugabannin Afirka ke halarta a matsayin masu neman taimako ko tallafi. Sai dai taron Nairobi ya sauya wannan tsari ta…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three persons, including a citizen of the Republic of Niger, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms trafficking. The convicts are Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, a Nigerien national, Yusuf Muhammad, also known as Sallau, and Kabiru Muhammad. Justice Nuraddeen Muhammed Bello of High Court 23 delivered the judgment in Case No. SS/45C/2026, finding the three defendants guilty of terrorism and arms proliferation charges. According to the judge, the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the evidence presented before the court established the guilt of the accused…