By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar In a show of solidarity, compassion, and unionism, the South-South leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by the Vice President of Zone F (South-South), Comrade Opaka Dokubo, on Friday visited the ailing Secretary of the NUJ Cross River State Council, Comrade Mike Abang, at his residence in Calabar. The delegation assured Abang of the union’s unwavering support as he continues to recover from a stroke. The visit provided an opportunity for the zonal leadership to offer prayers, encouragement, and words of comfort to the veteran journalist while commending the remarkable progress he…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Gujba Local Government Area and recovered 26 goats suspected to have been stolen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkareem, disclosed this in a statement, saying the breakthrough followed a kidnapping incident reported at the Gujba Divisional Police Headquarters on July 7, 2026. According to him, armed men had abducted one Idi Musa of Kolmamaji Village, Gujba LGA, and took away his Kasea motorcycle before fleeing to an unknown destination. He said the Police immediately launched a…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected drug dealers during a raid on criminal hideouts and drug joints at Buduwa Market in Jakusko Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Damaturu. According to him, the operation was carried out around 2:00 p.m. by the Area Commander, Gashua, who led a joint team of police personnel from Bade ‘A’ and Bade ‘B’ Divisions, Area Command Gashua, Garin Alkali, Yusufari and Jakusko Divisions, alongside members of the Peace…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe No fewer than 500 households from four communities in Gombe State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development in collaboration with the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency and other partners. The healthcare intervention, held on Saturday at the Kagarawal Palace, provided medical services to residents of Malam Inna, Kagarawal, Sabon Fegi and parts of Unguwa Uku communities. Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, laboratory tests and medications for various common ailments, while patients requiring surgical procedures and specialised orthopaedic attention were referred to relevant health facilities…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Senator Ibrahim Shema Turaki has nominated a prominent opposition figure in Katsina State, Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The faction reportedly reached the decision after a meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan. It has also purchased the party’s nomination form and submitted Dr. Inuwa’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing his supporters in Katsina, Dr. Inuwa confirmed meeting with former President Jonathan but said he had not yet accepted the PDP’s nomination. He maintained that he…
By Rabiu Sanusi Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Yobe State, Kashim Musa Tumsah (KMT), MFR, has appealed to his supporters to remain peaceful, patient, and law-abiding as consultations continue over the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. In a statement issued on Sunday, Tumsah thanked his supporters for their loyalty and steadfastness following his disqualification from the APC governorship primaries, which he described as unjust. He recalled that after the outcome of the primaries, he had urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid actions capable of undermining the unity of the APC or affecting the party’s chances in…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State and Chairman of the APC North-West Zonal Forum, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Saturday continued his statewide consultation tour with a visit to Bichi Local Government Area, where he expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for their loyalty and commitment to the APC. The visit was part of the chairman’s ongoing tour of all 44 local government areas in Kano State, aimed at strengthening party unity, engaging stakeholders, and appreciating members for their contributions during the party’s primary elections, which produced candidates for the State…
Daga Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau Ministan Tsaro na Kasa, Bello Matawalle, ya taya Mataimakin Shugaban Kasa, Kashim Shettima, murnar sake nada shi a matsayin abokin takarar Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu a zaben shugaban kasa na 2027. Shugaba Bola Tinubu ya samu tikitin takarar shugaban kasa na Jam’iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) bayan zaben fidda gwani da jam’iyyar ta gudanar a watan Mayun 2026. Sakon taya murnar Matawalle ya biyo bayan sanarwar da Kwamitin Aiki na Kasa (NWC) na APC ya fitar, inda ya tabbatar da Kashim Shettima a matsayin abokin takarar Shugaba Tinubu a zaben 2027, lamarin da ya kawo karshen…
By Ado Salisu El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa Amazons emerged champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after defeating debut finalists Ikorodu City and Heartland Queens respectively in thrilling finals played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday. In the women’s final, debutants Heartland Queens put up a spirited performance against the experienced Nasarawa Amazons. After a goalless first half, Chizoba Johnson gave Heartland Queens the lead early in the second half. However, Coach Christopher Danjuma’s Nasarawa Amazons fought back, with Judith Adaobi scoring the equaliser to force the match into a penalty shootout. The Lafia-based side held their…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Executive Chairman of Bichi Local Government, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area to the continued growth and success of the party, following the visit of the Kano State APC Chairman and Chairman of the APC North-West Zonal Forum, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa. Hon. Mai Fata made the declaration while receiving the APC State Chairman during his ongoing tour of the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. He described the visit as timely and significant, saying it demonstrated the party leadership’s commitment to…