By Christiana Gokyo, Jos An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Hon. John Tongshinen Gozhak, has demanded an immediate review of issues arising from the conduct of the party’s primary election. Gozhak made the demand on Tuesday while speaking to journalists shortly after submitting a petition at the APC Secretariat, Kalwa House, Jos. He said the call became necessary following what he described as disturbing developments surrounding the collation and declaration of results from the primary election. “We write as loyal and committed members of the APC, stakeholders from Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar An Islamic scholar, Ustaz Auwal Abdulkarim, has urged Muslims to observe fasting on the 9th and 10th days of Muharram 1448 AH, highlighting the spiritual rewards and blessings associated with the sacred days. Speaking during a sermon at the Izala Mosque on Mary Slessor Street, Calabar, Cross River State, Ustaz Abdulkarim said fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram is a highly recommended Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Quoting from the Hadith of the Prophet, he explained that those who observe the fast on these two days stand to receive immense…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has said the partnership between the Fund and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) will help strengthen social protection systems across Africa. Faleye stated this on Tuesday when he received a high-level delegation from RMA, led by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Adam, at the NSITF headquarters in Abuja. He described the engagement as the beginning of a strategic partnership between two leading African social insurance institutions, aimed at improving workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and social security…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to winners of the bye-elections conducted on Saturday, June 20, 2026, across the country, marking the official completion of the electoral process. The certificates were presented on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, represented by National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the elections, describing them as free, fair, credible and peaceful. While congratulating the newly elected lawmakers, Agbamuche-Mbu reminded them of the confidence placed in them by their constituents and urged…
By Umar Danladi Ado The Zamfara State Government has clarified that funds accessed under the World Bank’s State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme are being judiciously utilized to promote economic growth and improve the business environment across the state. The clarification was made by Governor Dauda Lawal through his Deputy, Mallam Mani Mummuni, during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) national townhall and state engagement tour held in Zamfara. The engagement formed part of a nationwide stakeholders’ meeting aimed at assessing the progress and implementation of the SABER Programme across states. The Deputy Governor said strengthening the…
By Usman Usman Garba The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Markets, Hon. Abdurrahman Abubakar Gobirawa, has declared that no administration in the history of Kano State has invested more in the development and modernization of markets than the current government. Gobirawa said Governor Yusuf’s administration has recorded unprecedented achievements in the commercial sector through massive investments in market infrastructure, security, sanitation, and business-friendly policies aimed at boosting trade and economic growth across the state. Speaking during an interview in his office on Tuesday as the administration marks its third year in office, Gobirawa praised Governor Yusuf…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Senior Special Assistant to Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Trade and Market Affairs, Hon. Abdurrahman Abubakar Gobirawa, has said that no administration in the history of the state has supported traders and market development as much as the current government. Speaking on the achievements recorded in the state’s commercial sector, Gobirawa highlighted several initiatives introduced by the administration to improve security, infrastructure, and the overall business environment across Kano markets. According to him, the government has strengthened security by establishing and upgrading security gates in various markets across the state, a move aimed…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mend the strained relationship between Nigeria and the neighbouring Niger Republic in order to strengthen security along the North-West borders. Dasuki, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the call shortly after receiving an award from ADC elders in his constituency in Sokoto on Tuesday. “I am seriously advising the governors to prevail on the President to ensure that we improve our relationship with our neighbour, the Niger Republic. “The current…
By Ado Salisu The centre of the ongoing Nigerian Premier league basketball second phase received commendation for provided facilities and support to the participating teams. The tournament, organized by the Nigerian Basketball Federation NBBF under the leadership of Alhaji Musa Kida was part of process to produce the best top four teams ahead of the final 8 scheduled to hold later in the year. Speaking shortly after Kano Pillars basketball team defeated Bauchi Nets 97-82 points, the team’s Secretary Bashir Musa described the centre as peaceful despite the insinuation of insecurity in the area. ”Since arrived Minna from Kano, we…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Governor of Sokoto State, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has commended security operatives for their unwavering commitment and recent successes in combating criminal activities across the state. Col. Usman specifically praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies whose recent operations led to the rescue of abducted residents and the neutralization of several bandits terrorizing communities in different parts of the state. He described these achievements as a testament to the dedication, courage, and professionalism of the security personnel who…