From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of several prominent sons and daughters of the state, urging residents to pray for the repose of their souls and support their bereaved families. In a statement issued by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Muhammad, Governor Buni described the series of deaths recorded across the state in recent weeks as a painful loss. “As faithful, we all know that death is an inevitable end. It comes only at the appointed time ordained by Almighty Allah…
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By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Torrential rainfall has displaced more than 200 families and destroyed several shops and properties worth millions of naira in Dangamu Village, Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred barely two weeks after a heavy downpour claimed the lives of two people in the Janbango area of Katsina metropolis. Reports indicate that several communities across different local government areas in the state have been affected by heavy rainfall over the past month, leaving many residents homeless and causing extensive damage to property and farmlands. Katsina is one of the northern states that experiences…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant operational successes by the Armed Forces of Nigeria between July 17 and 23, 2026, including the neutralisation of a senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, the destruction of terrorist hideouts, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the arrest of several terrorist collaborators across the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai recorded major breakthroughs in the North-East, particularly in Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe states. According to him, troops successfully repelled a Boko…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, describing the visit as a long-awaited opportunity to personally thank the revered monarch for his unwavering support, prayers, and wise counsel to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Tinubu arrived at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, where she was received by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, Deputy Governor Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir, members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers, and other top government officials. She proceeded to…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has arrested and prosecuted 22 people for violating the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that stricter enforcement and tougher penalties may be introduced to improve compliance. The Chief Magistrate attached to PEPSA for the enforcement of the sanitation exercise, Hon. Yop Ashoms, disclosed this while speaking to journalists after monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise in Jos on Saturday. She said the monitoring team inspected several areas, including Terminus, Filling Bowl, and Congo-Russia in Nasarawa, Jos North Local Government Area, where they observed poor compliance with the sanitation…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Muslims have been urged to remain humble and continuously seek knowledge as a foundation for proper worship and personal development. The call was made by Ustaz Auwal Abdulkarim of JIBWIS, Calabar, during an awakening Tafsir held at the JIBWIS Mosque in Calabar, Cross River State. Speaking during the lecture, Ustaz Abdulkarim stressed that Islam places great importance on the pursuit of knowledge. He explained that Allah (SWT), through the Holy Qur’an, commands believers to acquire knowledge so they can worship Him correctly. He noted that the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has pledged to take proactive steps to ensure that more accountants in the state are enrolled as members of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN. The Deputy Accountant General of the state, Alhaji Junaidu Usman Junaidu, gave the assurance on Saturday in Sokoto shortly after he was conferred with the “Award of Excellence” by the Sokoto and District Society of ICAN. Addressing newsmen after receiving the award, Junaidu said the state government under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu is unwaveringly committed to building capacity in the public finance…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State Government has secured strategic media partnerships following an advocacy and familiarization visit by the Governor’s Media Team to leading national and international broadcast organizations in Lagos. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed BK, visited Channels Television, the BBC, Radio France International (RFI), TVC Communications and Arise Television. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration in promoting the state’s development initiatives and enhancing public communication. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, the engagements resulted in…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Emir of Karaye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Muhammad Maharazu, has pledged his full support toward the reopening of Karaye Unity College, assuring members of the Karaye Old Boys Association (KAROBA) of his commitment to engage relevant authorities to facilitate the process. The Emir gave the assurance when the National President of KAROBA, ACI Murtala Uba Sule Burum-Burum (Rtd.), led members of the association’s executive on a courtesy visit to his palace. Speaking during the visit, the monarch promised to personally intervene by consulting the Kano State Commissioner for Education and other key stakeholders…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya (Walin Sokoto), has urged all eligible residents of the state, particularly young people who are yet to register, to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise before its scheduled deadline. Dan’iya also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the exercise by an additional two weeks, saying the extension would enable more eligible Nigerians to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued…